IMMERSE

Today marks a day of love for many in Australia as it is Valantine’s Day.  Throughout the country couples are celebrating their love for one another, while others are chasing the idea of a new beginning.  So on this day of bold moves and loving gestures it seems only right to introduce to you Immerse … More IMMERSE

Soumah

Italy is at the top of my bucket list and is yet to be discovered by my pasta obsessed taste buds and view driven eyes.  I long to experience the Italian way of life and journey along the Amalfi coast stopping in each town to appreciate their traditions and taste their wares.  So to be … More Soumah

August Planner

August Planner:  Take a look at these dates and make sure you book ahead to avoid disappointment. 1st of Aug – 31st of Aug Yarra Valley Chocolaterie Hot Chocolate Festival $18 for Tasting Sessions 31 hot chocolate flavours over 31 days. http://www.yvic.com.au Friday 5th of Aug Herd One year Birthday Party! Starts 7.00pm                  $50 per … More August Planner

De Bortoli Wines

With my blog hitting the one year mark this month and my parents taking the trip of a lifetime to Europe, it is only fitting that I took the drive to De Bortoli last week.  You should all know by now from reading my first blog piece (What Am I Doing and Why Am I … More De Bortoli Wines

Gumboot Season 2016

It’s ‘Gumboot Season’ in the Yarra Valley.  You will find specials behind many a Cellar Door, as you discover this wet yet beautiful region throughout July.  Your gumboots will earn you the following:   Boat O’Craigo  458 Maroondah Hwy, Healesville 15% off wine at Cellar Door. Coombe Yarra Valley:  673-675 Maroondah Hwy, Coldstream  15% discount … More Gumboot Season 2016

Levantine Hill

  Can I tell you a secret? Yarra Valley Life is a bit of a stalker!!! It’s true! You see it’s been a year almost to the day since I discovered the intriguing Levantine Hill Estate on social media.  It’s been a year since I vowed to go and try their tasting menu – because … More Levantine Hill

TarraWarra Estate

  Discovering TarraWarra Estate is like discovering an oasis in the desert, you want to drink it all in as fast as you can.  From the gate you feel a peace settle over you as you are thrown into a property that mixes the beauty found in both nature and art perfectly.  Melbourne’s autumn is … More TarraWarra Estate

Maddens Rise

  I used to think that I was European at heart, however the more I travel through this stunning part of Victoria the more I realise how raw, rustic and amazing this country’s beauty really is.  The scene at Maddens Rise of dripping gum trees, lush green vineyards and golden hay bales is a fine … More Maddens Rise

Coombe Yarra Valley

There has always been mystery surrounding the property on the corner of Maroondah Highway and the Melba Highway. As a child I remember looking out the car window and wondering ‘what could be behind that beautiful hedge?’ Being a child of the 80’s I had no idea who Dame Nellie Melba was, and if I … More Coombe Yarra Valley