De Bortoli Wines

De Bortoli Yarra Valley is located less than one hour from Melbourne, in the heart of Victoria’s renowned Yarra Valley wine region. Surrounded by rolling vineyards, the estate is ideally positioned close to key Yarra Valley townships, including Healesville and Yarra Glen, and within easy reach of regional attractions such as cellar doors, boutique accommodation, and nature-based experiences. Its accessible yet scenic location makes it a convenient choice for corporate events, conferences, and team-building experiences seeking a destination feel without long travel times.

De Bortoli Yarra Valley is a fourth-generation, family-owned winery offering a distinctive setting for business events, team building, and corporate gatherings just one hour from Melbourne. Grounded in Italian heritage and a philosophy of generous hospitality, the estate is designed to bring people together through shared experiences, meaningful conversations, and a strong sense of place.

Set among rolling vineyards, the property combines professional event infrastructure with a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere that encourages connection and creativity. Purpose-built conference and meeting spaces offer flexibility for board meetings, workshops, strategy sessions, and larger conferences, with natural light and vineyard outlooks enhancing focus and engagement.

Food and wine sit at the heart of the De Bortoli experience and are seamlessly woven into corporate events. Guided wine tastings, wine blending activities, and seasonal experiences provide engaging team-building opportunities that foster collaboration and shared achievement. During the warmer months, the garden bar and outdoor spaces create an informal setting for networking, post-meeting drinks, and relaxed celebrations.

At the centre of the estate, Locale Restaurant delivers a farm-to-table dining experience inspired by the De Bortoli family’s Italian roots. The restaurant can host seated lunches and dinners for up to 100 guests, making it ideal for corporate dining, presentations, and private events. The surrounding gardens, with sweeping vineyard views, can accommodate up to 200 guests, offering a versatile space for larger gatherings, cocktail-style events, and outdoor activations.

De Bortoli Yarra Valley stands for authenticity, quality, and people-first hospitality. Every corporate event is approached with the same care as a family gathering, ensuring guests feel welcomed, well looked after, and inspired. The result is a venue that balances professionalism with warmth, making it a natural choice for businesses seeking meaningful, memorable experiences beyond the traditional conference environment.

Conference Facilities
Caters to a range of group sizes and event styles. Locale Restaurant can host seated lunches and dinners for up to 100 guests, making it ideal for corporate dining, presentations, and private events. For smaller meetings and strategy sessions, the estate offers a dedicated conference room accommodating up to 18 guests seated. Events can be enhanced with curated food and wine experiences, including guided tastings, wine blending activities, and seasonal garden bar activations, allowing groups to combine business with memorable shared experiences.

Technical Facilities
Essential event technology to support meetings, presentations, and corporate gatherings. The venue is equipped with Wi-Fi, sound system, a television for presentations, and a microphone suitable for speeches, briefings, and facilitated sessions. This setup allows for seamless presentations, small conferences, workshops, and team meetings, while maintaining a relaxed, distraction-free environment that encourages engagement and connection.

Delegate Activities
Delegates at De Bortoli Yarra Valley can enhance their time on the estate through curated wine and food experiences designed for connection and engagement. Optional activities include guided wine tastings, hands-on wine blending sessions, and seasonal garden bar activations, offering relaxed opportunities for networking and team building. The surrounding vineyards and gardens also provide an ideal setting for informal breaks, outdoor discussions, and post-meeting gatherings, allowing delegates to balance productivity with memorable shared experiences.