Yarra Valley Wineries Lunch Reviews

It was amazing to have a tour of the Yarra Valley that was flexible and personalised to our preferences. Thank you to David for being a wonderful guide.

David, our driver made the day in Yarra Valley an experience no one else can offer. David took us to places we didn’t know anything about, such as the chocolate factory and when he heard about one guest’s preference of Nebbiolo, he took us to a winery that has Nebbiolo. Just wow. David’s knowledge and anything-is-possible attitude will provide you an experience you can’t get elsewhere.

We had a wonderful day in the Yarra Valley with lunch at Domain Chandon and tastings at three other wineries. Thanks to our chauffeur Jennifer who adjusted the tour to our preferences to ensure we had a fantastic day. Highly recommended. Robert and Julie

David was incredible – his knowledge of the Yarra Valley, of wine and of what constitutes an exciting, informative and inspiring tour was unparalleled. From the very first second we were seated in his immaculately presented Chrysler, he was committed to delivering a tour that was not only going to be incredibly memorable, but also one that was unique and tailored to our individual interests – which he unravelled in his engaging conversation with us as we took a scenic drive to – and through – the beautiful Yarra Valley. I would recommend David to anyone and everyone, he is a brilliant tour guide and driver. Thanks again David!

I had friends in town from London and we wanted to spend a day in the Yarra Valley, but we wanted to sample the wonderful wines from the region so needed a driver for the day. David was a wonderful tour guide and gave us lots of interesting insights into the region and the various places we visited, and made this day as amazing as we’d hoped! We started at Healesville Sanctuary to introduce our visitors to the local wildlife, including an up close encounter feeding kangaroos. We then went to Four Pillars for a gin tasting, which was fantastic. Then onto Domaine Chandon where we got a VIP tour from David and then had a wine tasting and a beautiful lunch. David then took us to some smaller wineries that we didn’t have on our radar, where we found some sensational wines and purchased a few to take home, along with some beautiful cheeses from a local dairy. It was an absolutely fabulous day, and David and Jennifer were so helpful and accommodating in planning the day. We would definitely recommend Chauffeur Drive Yarra Valley and hope to do it again one day!

This is something we all, as a family of 4 adults, recommend highly! We had a wonderful and memorable two days with our driver David. He is so friendly and nothing is impossible for him, he can organize everything that you might want and a bit more! We wouldn’t have found all those places by ourselves and definitely wouldn’t have get so much information about them, about Australia and everyday living in this lovely country!

David our Chauffeur, was so knowledgeable and down to earth, made the experience really enjoyable and relate able – would happily recommend!

David made our day to the Yarra Valley an enjoyable experience. His knowledge of the area was great and his contacts with the various owners and managers gave us very personal service. Many thanks.

The day was an enjoyable experience made so by David our driver. His knowledge and contacts provided us with a great day.

I was very much looking forward to this tour and it didn’t disappoint in fact it was amazing. We were greeted by David, who was warm, friendly and very knowledgeable. First stop was Soumah where we were taken through a masterclass with Scott, what an experience I learned so much and the wines were beautiful. Then lunch at Domain Chandon which was superb, the view just blew us away. Then it was onto Coldstream for more delicious wines, and the jewel in the crown was Levantine the wines here are phenomenal. All day David provided us with information on the region, wines and history which we both thoroughly enjoyed. This is a don’t miss it tour, we will definitely be back thank you David for a wonderful day.

Great experience with an excellent chauffeur who made the day we will never forget thanks

What a memorable day. Fantastic experience. Our wonderful Chauffeur David educated us on all aspects of the Yarra Valley. Chandon for lunch – what an experience. A highly recommended tour.

I was in a group of 6 and we all had a great time David’s knowledge of the area re: wineries, cheese and gin tasting was spot on and we all recommend his company’s tours. 10 out of 10 from us thanks David for an enjoyable day

At the end of charity dinner and being slightly over refreshed we decided to bid for a driving tour of the Yarra Valley. We won ! I’m pleased to say that was one of the better decisions we made that night – ten months later, six of us recently enjoyed an outstanding day in the Yarra Valley.
Despite some initial frustrations in trying to book the day – it would have been easier to know what days were available so we could have conveyed these to all parties – the subsequent communications were excellent and frequent.
David remained in regular contact, provided feedback on our proposed itinerary, recommended a few places and also advised us to make bookings at each place.
On the day, David arrived on time in a great Mercedes van and immediately started to inform and entertain us. He was a fabulously engaging host and we thoroughly enjoyed his passion, enthusiasm and humour. He educated us on the wine and gin industry in the Yarra Valley and on many of the establishments.
We had intended visiting Four Pillars for a gin tasting but following a good chat with David we instead opted for the nearby Alchemy Distillery, a relative newcomer to the local gin industry. Arriving at 11am we were the first visitors and had a great time. I highly recommend popping into Alchemy.
Over the course of the day we visited Zonzo Estate for lunch and then Helens Hill and Seville Estate. All were outstanding.
David remained patient and flexible as we experienced a few minor delays as a couple of the places were very busy. He also kept us informed and made sure we weren’t too delayed so we didn’t miss any of our bookings.
David has been in the business for many years so he is thoroughly professional, polite and attentive but also relaxed and engaging. He clearly knows the area and the good places to visit. We will certainly book again and will work with David to build an itinerary with his input next time.
I’ve just been reminded that the van also had water, mints and chocolates – much appreciated during the day.

What a stunning way to spend a special birthday given by a beautiful & generous dear friend. The wineries, carefully chosen route, luxurious limo, very knowledgeable chauffeur, delightful tastings, superb lunch, privacy, and great humour.

From the moment we were picked up until drop off. Our guide David was very friendly, knowledgeable about the area and was all about our group having the best time and getting the most out of our tour. He went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and showed us some great wineries and little hidden gems along the way! Will definitely love to book another tour with David.in the future.

The driver was incredibly knowledgeable and experienced. Good contact prior to experience to arrange a suitable mix of visits and driver was on time. We were a group of close friends and he just allowed us time to enjoy each other’s company, but still gave us lots of information. We would do it again in a heartbeat!

We were so delighted to be taken on a wine journey with David. Every tasting was just wonderful. Truly made myself and my partner enjoy her special birthday gift. David, you are an absolute star! Looking forward to booking this again in the near future.

Knowledgeable about the local area and it’s history and tailored our experience to our own personal preferences. Had some amazing out of the way spots we would never have thought to visit which we thoroughly enjoyed. I cannot recommend Luxury Chauffeured Yarra Valley Wine Tours enough.

We took our mums on this tour for mothers day and we all had such a great time! Our driver was so lovely and she took us to great locations, it was overall a very memorable experience. The wineries were beautiful and the day was very special.

We got a car for after our wedding reception. The service was friendly and helpful and the car was clean and arrived early! Would highly recommend!

Perfect way to spend the day if you are a wine and food lover.

The best part about the experience was the flexibility to do whatever we would like rather than having a set agenda. Also the chauffeur David was amazing as he always asked what we’d like to do next and chose best area to do so and hasn’t failed.

“We had a most excellent day led by Dave cruising the Yarra Valley. Simply lacked for nothing. Nothing was a hassle, and all destinations were spot on. My wife had a fabulous birthday. Highly recommended.”

A perfect way to spend your birthday with friends, wine, and food! Loved every minute!

A perfect way to spend your birthday with friends, wine, and food!

Our beautiful day ranged from a delicious cheese tasting to an even more delicious gin tasting interspersed with that “fizzy” stuff at a well known champagne maker followed by a tour of a vineyard art gallery. The lunch there was excellent as was the idyllic setting. David’s wine knowledge was extensive as was his knowledge of the Yarra Valley region.

We thoroughly enjoyed our day with him and will definitely be returning for another visit in the future.

The two of us got picked up promptly for our 9am start, and we happily drove out to the Yarra Valley, enjoying lively conversation, as we went through our wine tastes/preferences, and our lovely driver worked out what would make our day particularly special. Having already done this once before, I was excited to do it again, and it was just as much fun! Different wineries, with selections and itinerary designed to complement each individual, it was so good! A lovely lunch as well, and PLENTY of wine enjoyed throughout the day. Finishing at a distillery made our day. Could not recommend this enough, these guys are so friendly and made the day wonderful.

Our Chauffer, David, was excellent, accommodating, informative, knowledgeable and “suggested” venues without pushing anything, exactly what we wanted. Communication beforehand of the pick-up was excellent, David texted us 30 mins before and arrived exactly on time! A great start to the day and everything ran like clockwork from there.

We had a most excellent day led by Dave cruising the Yarra Valley. Simply lacked for nothing. Nothing was a hassle, and all destinations were spot on. My wife had a fabulous birthday. Highly recommended. Best Griffins

Our host, David, was great to talk to and his knowledge of the area and the wines was fantastic. If you are into wine you must do this. A big thanks to David for a great day

Our driver David was fantastic company, professional, very knowledgeable and friendly. He knew the ins and outs of the area and tailored a day to perfectly suit us. Left with incredible wines, boutique spirits and cheeses. Not to mention plenty of breathtaking photos. We would recommend this to anyone, as there is something for every taste in this experience.

My 91 year old nana won a voucher for Red Balloon and we were struggling to find a suitable experience for her… well we definitely chose the right one! Our chauffeur David went above and beyond to show us all around the Yarra Valley. He seemed to have connections everywhere, giving us exclusive behind the scenes tours and meet and greets with winery owners! David was not only very informative, but also great company. He made my nana and I feel very comfortable with his conversation and interest in what my nana had to say… even if she repeated herself many times haha! He really took the time to get to know us and our preferences so that he could design and personalise the day around us. The car was very spacious and comfortable, and each venue made us feel very welcome! I would highly recommend Chauffeur Drive to anyone, whether it’s for the elderly, or a group of people in their 20s, they cater for everyone! I’ll definitely be hitting them up for my birthday later in the year!

Your knowledge of the region and the individual wineries was fantastic. We would highly recommend your experience again. Thank you

The food, wine and accommodation were all terrific, top notch! We also liked the flexibility that we were given, so we could adjust things according to our mood at the time. Jenn, our driver was great. She asked us what sort of things we wanted to do, and also had suggestions for us which were all great. Nothing was too much trouble. Thankyou for making our trip so pleasant.

We were given our chauffeur drove Yarra Valley winery tour as a present and what a special day we had. Jennifer picked us up in the morning and she discussed our preferences re food, wine styles, and wineries. Great day visiting cheese dairies, four wineries and a great lunch overlooking the hills. We have visited the Yarra Valley a few times, but Jennifer introduced us to some small wineries with fabulous wines. Great to chat to the winemakers too. Needless to say, there were a few dozen wines and some local cheese loaded into the boot of our car. Jennifer was very friendly, professional with lots of local knowledge. It was a very special day.

Dave was a star. The trip was tailored to our likes and every aspect was perfect. A big thanks for a great day out.

Jennifer was very professional and accomodating to our needs.

Our driver was experienced, knew which wineries (and other destinations like the yarra valley dairy) we might like, and was a great host for the day. He even secured us a great cheese platter at one tasting location.

Driver was great and customized trip to our liking.

Being a guy with no idea on what to do for a proposal, I was stressing out on Monday until I found this. David contacted me and I explained the situation to him. He immediately put my mind to rest with his fantastic recommendations. He set the whole day up for me and even went to lengths to make the day extra special. He picked the most perfect location to get down on one knee. I proposed early in the day and that way both my now fiancé and I could celebrate in style – Wine, Cheese, Lunch and importantly for my fiancés taste – Gin. David really listened to our preferences and tastes and set the day accordingly. I did not have to worry about a single thing and this made me feel comfortable without stress. If you’re a guy who has no idea on how he would like to propose, choose this. You cannot go wrong. Or if you just love the yarra valley and what is has to offer – treat yourself.

Beautiful countryside and such a variety of places to visit. Thank you to our driver.

This wine, cider, chocolate tasting tour and lunch was a wonderfully relaxing day with beautiful scenery, wines, ciders and lunch. David the Chauffeur was really friendly, happy, warm and engaging. The day was easy, happy and memorable.

We spent Saturday with David exploring the Yarra Valley and were treated to a day of total indulgence. Could not have asked for a better day of sunshine, wine, food and views! Thank you, David, for introducing us to the Yarra Valley in the most spectacular way. We discovered some hidden gems (and new favourites) along the way and checked out some of the more commercialised spots like Chandon – it was a perfect mix! David’s knowledge of the region, wine and local produce (cheese, chocolate) was outstanding. A must!

His expert knowledge of the wineries ensured we visit the wineries that suited us best. We have found some new favourite places that we will be visiting again.

Great day, our driver tailored our tour especially for us making sure each winery we visited had the wines we liked. The whole day was seemless to the point of pre-ordering our lunch for us so we didn’t have to wait. Car was lovely, clean & comfortable and drive very friendly. Would recommend to anyone who wants a relaxing day in wonderful countryside with lots of fantastic food and wine.

We had a lovely day being chauffeured by David – a special experience for our ruby wedding anniversary. After sampling the produce of four vineyards, a cheese tasting and a visit to a chocolatier, we were very relaxed. Glad there was plenty of room in the boot of the Chrysler for our purchases!

1st stop was at the chocolate place for coffee and Easter gifts. Then to a well known winery for cheese & wine tasting. Off to the next venue for champagne tastings in the private area. Whole glasses of champagne not just a sip. Lovely setting & gardens and left to enjoy your champagne with your partner. We then went to cute boutique winery for more tastings & lunch. Beautiful wines, food & views. We then chose to go to a gin house for tastings. Industrial building with communal tables. It was quite busy but no problem with the service. We had a great day and would highly recommend.

A lovely driver who was so helpful and flexible and good advice given to choose best-suited venues to sample Yarra Valley’s products – cheese, sparkling wine, winery lunch then home via Four Pillars Gin. Great girls outing!