Ultimate Viewers in Yarra Valley
See what 87 Oprah Show Ultimate Viewers did when they visited Victoria's scenic and serene Yarra Valley.
![Domaine Chandon Winery Domaine Chandon Winery](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/tows/201101/20110118-australia-yarra-slideshow-1-600x411.jpg)
Photo: ©Tourism Australia
Our Ultimate Viewers' first stop was Domaine Chandon Winery, the Australian winery of French Champagne giant Moët & Chandon.
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Photo: Debbie Pitman
Domaine Chandon provides one of the valley's most serene and memorable experiences, complete with the finest sparkling wines and picturesque views.
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Photo: Molly Plautz
Our Ultimate Viewers tasted several delicious wines, including three different blends of blanc de blancs—champagnes made exclusively from Chardonnay grapes.
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Photo: Courtesy of Molly Plautz
Following the group's indoor tour of the winery, they each had a chance to stomp large barrels of grapes while sipping on sparkling wine and tasting appetizers.
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Photo: Debbie Pitman
After the grape stomping, our Ultimate Viewers were treated to a gourmet meal under the oak trees.
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Photo: Debbie Pitman
As parting gifts, our Ultimate Viewers received a bottle of wine of their choice and a wine bag that contained an iPod docking station.
![Kangaroo at Healesville Sanctuary in Australia Kangaroo at Healesville Sanctuary in Australia](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/tows/201101/20110118-australia-yarra-slideshow-7-600x411.jpg)
Photo: Courtesy of Joanne Lombardo
While in Yarra Valley, our Ultimate Viewers also stopped by Healesville Sanctuary, one of Australia's most acclaimed wildlife sanctuaries with more than 200 species of wildlife, to get up close and personal with kangaroos and other native animals.
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Photo: Jan Johnson
The Tasmanian devil, the largest surviving marsupial carnivore, is another animal our Ultimate Viewers became familiar with at Healesville Sanctuary.
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Photo: Molly Plautz
Here, Benny the Koala takes in some sights of his own at Healesville Sanctuary.
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Photo: Courtesy of Jan Johnson
In addition to petting, meeting and observing the unique wildlife, our Ultimate Viewers also learned about the animals from Healesville Sanctuary experts.
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Published 01/19/2011