Sparkling Up The Yarra

The moment you set eyes on the scenic view of the Yarra Valley in Victoria, your heart is at ease. An hour’s drive from Melbourne, the valley greets you with acres upon acres of lush greenery and picture-postcard views while the freshness of the air and tranquility immediately puts you in a Zen-like mode.

One of the Yarra Valley’s viticultural stars is, without doubt, Domaine Chandon. Famous for its sparkling wines, particularly its unique and iconic sparkling Shiraz, it is also one of the most visited wineries in the region.

The History

In the mid-1980s, upon visiting with viticulturalists and winemakers, the head of Chandon in California stumbled upon the valley. Known as ‘Green Point’ to the early settlers, the area stayed green compared to the other surrounding properties that browned during summer.

Endowed with natural soils with deep moisture capacities, it was an ideal place for grapes to flourish and grow. The site was a perfect meeting point for viticultureas it also drew cooler temperatures flowing into the valley from the mountainous ranges.

Having searched for the perfect location, the site was eventually selected and purchased by Moët in 1986 – marking the beginning of Domaine Chandon and its expansion into Australia.

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