Australia is well known for its amazing fresh produce, cool climate wines and breath-taking views. Once you visit this little piece of paradise you will definitely want to go back times and times again. Let's see some of the best places where you can find the best local food and wine in Melbourne.
Festivals
The numerous food and wine festivals offer visitors and locals an opportunity to taste and experience the best food and wine that the country has to offer. The festival has over 70 stalls where people can enjoy the Victoria, Yarra Valley, Barossa wine taste and many other sophisticated wines from the region. Such festivals bring people together in order to show the quality, diversity and value of the amazing Australian wines and to promote the world-known wine growing regions. There are wines form more than sixty wine regions across Australia which enables visitors to taste different varieties such as Semillon, Hunter Valley, Margaret River, Barossa Shiraz, Tasmanian Pinot Noir and many others.
Restaurants
If you want to enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of the best Melbourne restaurants, you are guaranteed to get a great meal. Melbourne is simply the best place to dine and have a top table experience in Australia. The world-class chefs, perfectly-matched food and wine and the innovative cuisine are just some of the characteristics of Melbourne's fine dining.
Visit some of Melbourne's restaurants, bistros, cafes and bars to experience the mix of cultures. Whether you are more into modern, traditional or exotic flavours – Melbourne's dining scene offers a wide array of the world's great cuisines.
Wineries
If you are looking for an exciting weekend getaway, then the beautiful Melbourne valleys should be your ultimate destination. Visit the various cellar door tastings and learn about your favourite wines directly from the people who produce them on a journey across Melbourne's best wine regions.
With more than 700 wineries and 600 cellar doors in 21 distinct wine regions across the state, Melbourne offers various wine choices which can satisfy everyone's taste.
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Visit the astonishing Barossa Valley to experience a Barossa wine taste which you will remember for a lifetime.
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Visit Yarra Valley and taste the estate wines that were the reason for the beginning of Victoria's internationally-renowned wine industry.
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Head to the High Country and sample the Italian best varietals and enjoy the region's views.
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Head to the hills of the Mornington Peninsula, south from Melbourne, to taste top shelf Pinot Noir, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay.
