Get ready for some cyber sipping adventures with Yarra Valley’s greatest wine varieties available over the internet!

Hunter Valley

Due to the current Covid-19 pandemic, many are forced to stay in their homes, cancelling their weekend plans and weeks away in the lush greenery of the Yarra Valley. Luckily, the wineries of the region have opened their door virtually, allowing you to order sampling kits and learn about the fine wine from the comfort of your couch!

Yarra Valley Wine and Virtual Cellar Door

Every Thursday afternoon at 5 o’clock, the Wine Yarra Valley offers a live video chat on their Instagram. Simply purchase a range of their wines at the start of the week and set them out for a night slowly sipping the wine varieties. Learning about the winemaking process and the history of this grand vineyard. Questions are also allowed, so if you are looking for even more in-depth discussions, this virtual wine tasting experience is for you!

Innocent Bystander Virtual Tastings

It is by far one of Yarra Valleys most popular wineries, Innocent Bystander was always packed full of visitors before the pandemic. However, their virtual tours are just as popular, with their ‘Live Tasting Bar’ held every Friday at 5 pm on Facebook. It is hosted by the brand’s very own sommelier, Margaret, and is the perfect way to finish your work week at home!

Payten & Jones

At 7:30 pm on a Friday, Payten & Jones are hosting a tv show! Offering interactive entertainment, behind the scenes winemaking process, and notes from the brand’s top winemakers. Order the week’s showcase wines online, and pop open a bottle while you settle back on the couch and enjoy the show.

Yarra Valley Writers Festival

The Yarra Valley Writer Festival holds a Sunday session every week, live streaming while talk all things books and wine. Simply order a couple of bottles from Yarra Valley and enjoy the delicious taste as you discuss popular books. There are also guest authors who appear, such as Christos Tsiolkas, Clare Bowditch, and Charlotte Wood. With author performances, Q&As and video stories to enjoy while you tuck into the wine!

Related article: Which is the Best Hunter Valley Wine Tour?

Recommended Hunter Valley Wine Tours: https://huntervalleytoursydney.com.au/
Company: https://sightseeingtoursaustralia.com.au/

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Sarah Adair

Sarah Adair

Sarah Adair is a Brit living in Australia and seeing as much of the world as she can! Sarah is the owner of Silo Lounge.