If you are a lover of wine, get excited as the Yarrawonga area has a vast selection of wineries that you will simply love.

Marvel at the serene locations and taste a selection of locally made wines, while even treating yourself to a mouth-watering meal to finish the day off.

If you need some advice on planning your next winery experience, we’ve compiled our top tips below to ensure you make the most out of your winery tour.

Determine why you are going there:

To make the most out of your winery trip, ensure you have defined your goals, so that when you leave you won’t be disappointed. Goals could be to taste one of your favourite wines or to try something different, enjoy a beautiful meal overlooking a stunning landscape, or learn something new about a local region or area.

Choose a winery tour that has no more than 6 wineries per day:

This is so important! Why it may be tempting to visit all of the wineries on your list all in one day, it’s nice not to rush and to enjoy each one in a suitable time. A good rule is to allocate at least one hour per winery and add extra time for any meals, information or tasting sessions you will attend.

Ensure there is a driver:

Be comforted in the fact that you won’t need to drive, by ensuring your winery tour has a shuttle bus or allocated driver throughout the day. This means you can taste and sample as much wine as you want and truly enjoy the moment.

Choose lesser-known wine regions:

While there are sure to be plenty of reasons why the bigger wineries attract more people, there’s something nice about exploring lesser-known wineries. They tend to be more personal and you may have the opportunity to ask more questions, sample more wine and really embrace the experience.

Bring a picnic:

If you’re heading out for an all day wine tour, why not pack a picnic for lunch? There are usually some beautiful locations for you to sit down, have a bite to eat and enjoy the view. Some great foods to bring include bread, cheese and dips teamed with a glass of your newly purchased wine!

Consider big events or events happening at the winery:

Sometimes your winery experience can reach a new level when being treated to local music and bands while feasting on a beautiful dinner at the end of your tour. Look on websites, or head to the Yarrawonga information centre to see if there are any events happening at these wineries for you to be part of.

Are you heading to a winery while you are in Yarrawonga? Do you have a favourite one to go to? Comment and share with us below.