Masterclass Wine Tasting Yarra Valley Experiences
Masterclass in a Glass - Where Every Sip Tells a Story
There’s wine touring… and then there’s us.
At Chauffeur Drive Melbourne Yarra Valley, we craft exceptional, personalised journeys into the heart of one of Australia’s most revered wine regions — for couples, small groups, wine lovers, and those simply curious to know more.
With intimate local knowledge and long-standing relationships with some of the Yarra Valley’s most respected winemakers, your experience becomes more than just a tasting — it becomes a masterclass in cool-climate winemaking, layered with insight, elegance, and authentic hospitality.
Your Personal Wine Chauffeur — A Guide, A Host, A Storyteller
Every journey with us is led by a wine-savvy chauffeur who not only drives — but brings the science, soul, and stories of the region to life. Learn why the Valley’s microclimates shape flavour so beautifully. Discover what makes cool-climate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir sing. Hear how wineries headhunt world-class winemakers, passionate artisans who push the boundaries of flavour and finesse.
You’ll walk away with a new understanding of wine — from vineyard to barrel to bottle.
Masterclass Experience
Uncork the secrets behind the cellar door
Your Yarra Valley wine journey commences around 9:00am as your wine chauffeur welcomes you to Melbourne and leads you into the days wine journey from Melbourne, leaving the city’s pace behind and entering the vine-laced tranquillity of the Yarra Valley — a region famed for its elegant cool-climate wines and sweeping vineyard vistas. Along the journey you will learn about the history of wine making in the Yarra Valley, stories with intimate knowledge that can only be gained by over time with true enriched local wine relationships.
By 10:00am, your first tasting begins with a private, guided masterclass professional wine educator. Across 5 to 8 premium pours, you’ll explore varietal expression, site-driven characteristics, and blending philosophy. Enjoy curated pairings of local artisan cheese with reserve, single vineyard, and museum-release wines that showcase the nuance and complexity of the Yarra Valley terroir.
Lunch unfolds at Domaine Chandon, where you’re seated at a private table overlooking the estate vines. Here, indulge in a flight of four méthode traditionnelle sparklings, guided by your wine chauffeur. Compare classic Brut, rosé, and vintage cuvées — from Old World influence to modern Australian innovation — perfectly matched with your seasonal lunch selection.
Your final tasting is an elevated showcase at one of Yarra Valleys elite wineries. This exclusive session features 5 to 8 handcrafted wines, hand chosen by an Australian wine maker of the year including flagship reserve and single block expressions. Highlighted by bottles retailing over $250 each, this is a sensory deep dive into Yarra’s winemaking excellence — a true masterclass in a glass.
If time permits, your wine chauffeur will add another venue for more tasting experiences local only to the Yarra Valley.