Sightseesteph

Enjoy a picnic on the lawns of Domaine Chandon with a hamper and drink in hand.

Visiting the beautiful Yarra Valley (1 hour from Melbourne CBD), there are some things you can expect - good views, quality food and wines. It is home to over 80 cellar doors and many vineyards. Domaine Chandon is Moet & Chandon's only Australian winery. Known for their sparkling wines, Chandon have been in the business since their foundation in Argentina in 1959 by founder Robert-Jean de Vogüé.

The weather was beautiful as we spent the afternoon relaxing in a cordoned off garden area overlooking the vineyard. Light music played from a speaker near the restaurant. A picnic was set up with all the chairs, pillows and tables required to be comfortable as we enjoyed the selection of local produce presented in the picnic hamper. A drink is included, with any additional drinks available at cost.

At the time of writing, the hamper included a curated picnic basket for two, featuring a range of locally-sourced delicacies and a bottle of Garden Spritz to share. This included:

Organic sourdough baguette, cultured Fitzroy butter
San Danielle Proscuitto with pickled vegetables
Citrus marinated Mount Zero olives
Roast beetroot hummus with macadamia dukkah
Chicken miang salad, toasted peanuts, lime chilli dressing served with betel leaves
Local cheeses with fennel lavosh, toasted walnuts and quince paste
Fresh local strawberry salad with baked vanilla and orange cheesecake

It was a memorable afternoon enjoyed with a friend.