Coonara Springs

Have you noticed that if you don’t polish your silver it becomes tarnished and dull?  Like a piece of silverware Coonara Springs had become a little tarnished, a little dull:  The garden overgrown and the building tired and worn.  It looked as though years of serving the locals had taken its toll and it was … More Coonara Springs

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

Bella Vedere

Sadly no longer open for business.  See Tramonto for more on this property. Like something out of a dream the Bella Vedere restaurant stands tall, looking out over the vineyards of Badgers Brook Winery and the beauty of the Valley.  There is a peace, a stillness where the aroma of the freshly baked bread beckons … More Bella Vedere