Tokar Estate Yarra Valley Winery

Took my adult daughter for a Birthday Treat was not disappointed food very good as was the service. Try the Shiraz and the Cabernet Sauvignon both wines really... read more Took my adult daughter for a Birthday Treat was not disappointed food very good as was the service. Try the Shiraz and the Cabernet Sauvignon both wines really good

On Monday, July 24, we did a private wine tour of the Yarra Valley, from Melbourne. We had instructed our tour guide/driver, that we wanted to do serious wine t... read more On Monday, July 24, we did a private wine tour of the Yarra Valley, from Melbourne. We had instructed our tour guide/driver, that we wanted to do serious wine tastings, as we are serious “winos.” No need to spend time touring cellars, crush pads, etc., but to concentrate on tastings. He was happy to oblige.Lunchtime found us pulling up to the lovely Tokar Estate. I have to admit that I had never heard of it, but then in the USA, we tend only get the very top (read most expensive) wines from Australia, or the “bottom of the barrel” “industrial wines.” Nothing in between. As we found out, on previous trips to Australia, there was so much good, to great wine, that we just never see, and likely never will see, on US soil, and especially in our home state of Arizona.Already that morning, we had done three cellar door tastings, so Tokar was #4, and included Lunch too!We were ushered into the restaurant/tasting room, and after an introduction, set about tasting the wines, as our “seating” was not for another half-hour.Tokar has two “series” of releases, the “value brand,” “Carafe

Sunday family lunch for 6 of us. From the moment we walked in we experienced exceptional service! Wine tasting with Roderick was very enjoyable and he was a pro... read more Sunday family lunch for 6 of us. From the moment we walked in we experienced exceptional service! Wine tasting with Roderick was very enjoyable and he was a professional. Our meals were terrific....we did not need to wait long for our orders to arrive.....this is despite 5 of us ordering medium rare steak which was cooked to perfection! Throughout the afternoon the service by James and our young waitress could not be faulted...they were attentive and professional without being intrusive. The meals were perfect and portions were generous. Although rather expensive, we could not fault the food and service and enjoyed the afternoon immensely!!!

The food was to die for chilli prawn pasta was delicious and the desserts were something else!<br/ <br/ Restaurant was cosy, but tables far enough apart to feel... read more The food was to die for chilli prawn pasta was delicious and the desserts were something else!<br/ <br/ Restaurant was cosy, but tables far enough apart to feel like we were the only couple there.<br/ <br/ Massive winner for a romantic night out.

Really beautiful surroundings and worth the trip to the Yarra Valley! Staff were excellent, friendly and helpful. The 3 course option was good value! Food prese... read more Really beautiful surroundings and worth the trip to the Yarra Valley! Staff were excellent, friendly and helpful. The 3 course option was good value! Food presented beautifully and timed well between courses. Loved the welcoming warm bread with olive oil and dukkah!