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Epicurean Food and Wine Tours

Melbourne, Victoria 3191, Australia
61 3 9598 0943
Ranked #12 of 79 tours in Melbourne
4.5 of 5 stars 60 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: Epicurean Tours Melbourne offer a unique food and wine experience in small groups to the Yarra Valley with experienced and informative guides. All...... more » Owner description: Epicurean Tours Melbourne offer a unique food and wine experience in small groups to the Yarra Valley with experienced and informative guides. All guests are met at their hotel accommodation. Tasting at De Bortoli Winery with cheese from their own Cheese Maturation Room, visit Yering Station Winery & Produce Store, the Farmers Market on the 3rd Sunday of the month. Lunch is at Domaine Chandon with 4 half-glasses of wine. Conclude the afternoon at Coldstream Hills Winery and the 100 year old working Yarra Valley Dairy and taste handmade farm cheeses, locally made cider, tea or coffee. Return to your hotel accommodation between 5:15pm & 5:30pm. « less
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Brisbane, Queenland, Australia
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

This tour truly blends like minded people who enjoy wine, food and ambience. Thank you Fiona for making the day great. Definitely would recommend this to friends. Cheers Maria and Josie. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

The only way to experience the Yarra valley wineries. Great food, great wine and a warm personal wonderful host. Fiona makes your day special. This was the highlight of our trip. Lunch at domaine Chandon really topped this off. Thanks Fiona Regards Deborah and jonathan More

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Ottawa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

We were picked up by Fiona at Balgownie Estates(really nice place, wonderful dinner) and almost immediately began chatting with our tour mates. Fiona took us from winery to winery Bortolli, Chandon, Yering, and we shared glass after glass, story after story with what turned out to be new friends, David and Lyn from just outside Melbourne, Copely from Boston and... More

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Rancho Palos Verdes
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012
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My husband and I were undecided about which wine country to tour (Hunter Valley once we arrived in Sidney) or the Yarra Valley in Melbourne. We liked the idea of the Yarra Valley being only an hour away as opposed to the Hunter Valley being at least two hours away. We also prefer a small, individualized tour as opposed to... More

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Fiona Dallas, Owner at Epicurean Food and Wine Tours, responded to this review
19 April 2012

Thanks Jan for your review, I never need my arm twisted to visit other special places the Yarra Valley has to offer, so glad you enjoyed the day, you were both great company. Kind regards, More

San Francisco, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

We had a very pleasant and fruitful day tour with Fiona - owner of the Epicurian, in the Yarra Valley. We were the only couple on the tour. The car was comfortable and Fiona well informed and well connected with the people there. We visited several great wineries, tasted a lot of wines and cheeses and had a great lunch... More

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Fiona Dallas, Owner at Epicurean Food and Wine Tours, responded to this review
1 April 2012

Thanks Alex, your enthusiasm for Australia's beautiful wine regions was appreciated and it was a pleasure to take you both around the Yarra Valley. Kind regards, More

Perth, Australia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2012

Fiona our tour guide was punctual, very friendly, informative and accommodating. We had a small group of six which was lovely as we could enjoy the tastings - wines and cheeses, without being rushed. The staff at the wineries were very informative and helpful. The wines were great, knowledge superb and the scenerary fantastic. The highlight of the tour was... More

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Fiona Dallas, Owner at Epicurean Food and Wine Tours, responded to this review
1 April 2012

Thank you Maria, we're fortunate to have such a beautiful region to showcase and wonderful people who look after our guests with such professionalism. It's always a pleasure to take people to the Yarra Valley and your review is much appreciated. Kind regards, More

New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2012

The full-day wine tour with Fiona and Epicurean Tours was the highlight of my trip to Melbourne. Fiona was friendly and shared a great deal of information about the region. The excellent choice of vineyards made for the perfect day of wine and food pairing in the Yarra Valley. My travel companion and I looked into a number of different... More

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Fiona Dallas, Owner at Epicurean Food and Wine Tours, responded to this review
13 March 2012

Thanks Kerry, you made it a fun day for me as well... it was a pleasure to have you both on the trip! It always pleases me to see people from different parts of the world come together and have a great day. All the best, More

Brisbane
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2012

I had decided to choose this winery tour before friends finally got back to me with their recommendation - which happened to be the same! We were not disappointed. Fiona personally called when I made the initial inquiry and answered all of my questions. Our sudden change of pickup address was easily accommodated by Fiona. With a total of 8... More

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Fiona Dallas, Owner at Epicurean Food and Wine Tours, responded to this review
28 February 2012

Thank you for your detailed review. I'm sure other reviewers will find it helpful.Thank you for taking the time. Kind regards, More

Melbourne
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012

We (4 25 yr olds) did this tour as a birthday celebration/gift and it was a fantastic day! Would highly recommend. We visited some beautiful places, drank great wine and ate good food. Tour operator was helpful and friendly. We were picked up and dropped off in Melbourne. Great value for money. Do not have a negative word to say... More

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Fiona Dallas, Owner at Epicurean Food and Wine Tours, responded to this review
28 February 2012

Thank you for your review, it was great to spend the day with such a nice bunch of girls! Kind regards, More

Brisbane
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012

Had a great day on this tour. There were plenty of opportunities for wine tasting. The cheese tasting in the trophy room at De Bortoli didn't quite go as planned but that was not the fault of the tour operator Fiona. It seems that De Bortoli had a number of staff absent that day. Fiona was a very informative guide.... More

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Fiona Dallas, Owner at Epicurean Food and Wine Tours, responded to this review
20 February 2012

Thank you for your review, I'm glad you had a great day. Kind regards, More

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