The Yarra Valley is less than an hour’s drive east of the city centre of Melbourne and is home to many of Australia’s most popular and renowned wineries. The cool climate here is very suitable for the vineyards of the Yarra Valley, especially the Pinot Noir plantation which accounts for 29% of its production, and Chardonnay which accounts for 25% of the total production. And most importantly (to me!), the cool climate also produces award-winning sparkling wines. The Yarra Valley has more than 55 first-rate wineries and restaurants and is known for producing some of the best red and white wines in the world. The Yarra Valley is the oldest…