The Shortest Lunch is coming back to the Yarra Valley. Treat yourself over one wintery weekend, and sample tasty drops from 13 family-run wineries. Meet the makers at their cellar doors and enjoy handcrafted wines and tasty bites, as well as live music and roaring fire pits. The Shortest Lunch will take place on Saturday June 21 and Sunday June 22, in celebration of the winter solstice.
The Shortest Lunch
Wander into the Yarra Valley, and visit some boutique and family-owned wineries in the region. Meet the makers and learn all about their winemaking process, their favourite drops and more.
There’s over 100 wines available to taste, including sparkling, rosé, reds and whites. Find limited releases and aged vintages, as well as orange, pet-nat, dessert wines, cider and beer.
Alongside the drinks, each winery has a curated selection of entrée-sized bites under $25. Tuck into hearty pasta dishes, slow-cooked meats, sweet and savoury pies and more. Most venues will also have options for kids and accommodations for those with dietary requirements.
The wineries you can visit are:
- Billanook Estate
- Boat O’Craigo
- Fin Wines
- Helen’s Hill
- Seville Estate
- Seville Hill
- Soumah of Yarra Valley
- Steels Gate
- Sutherland Estate
- Tokar Estate
- Whispering Hills
- Yering Farm Wines
- Yileena Park
Some of these venues are dog-friendly, so you won’t have to leave your furry pal behind. Most of these venues will also have live music to set the scene.
General admission tickets are $35 per person, and gives you entry for both days, as well as a souvenir tasting glass to keep. There’s also a Wine & Dine Package for $70, which adds a meal voucher and a glass of wine. If you’re feeling fancy, opt for the VIP ticket for $100, which includes all tastings, a meal, a glass of wine, a bottle to take home and a glass to keep. Children, non-drinkers and designated drivers have free entry.
Learn more about this winter festival and see the menus for participating wineries here.