Virtuoso Life - September/October 2008 - (Page 64) AustrAliA’s Finest Wine your way through Melbourne Within an easy drive from Melbourne you’ll find over 850 wineries and even more vineyards. What better excuse do you need to taste your way around Australia’s most compact and diverse state? Boasting 21 wine regions, each with its own distinct weather, soil, and grape varieties, you are sure to become a connoisseur by visiting Victoria. Head to the Yarra Valley, only an hour outside of Melbourne, best known for its Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, however, its cooler climate also produces robust reds that are equally perfected. The Mornington Peninsula offers warmer climates and spicy Pinot Gris and Shiraz. Both regions offer the perfect complement to the stylish, cosmopolitan capital city of Melbourne which attracts chefs from around the world to create a distinctive gourmet scene. Melbourne Food & Wine Delights 7 days / 6 nights September 2008 through March 31, 2009 Experience the wines of Victoria with ATS Tours’ seven day self-drive vacation to Melbourne, the Yarra Valley and the Mornington Peninsula. • 7 day Hertz Car Rental • 2 nights Yarra Valley at Chateau Yering Historic House • 2 nights Mornington Peninsula at Peppers Moonah Links Resorts • 2 nights Melbourne at The Lyall Hotel & Spa • Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight over the Yarra Valley and Gourmet Breakfast • Cellar Door Pass – VIP access to over 45 wineries • 6 bottles of wine chosen from the wineries you visit. • BONUS: Free City Sights Tour of Melbourne
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