When Bella Vedere closed their doors there was an almost audible gasp from the Yarra Valley locals. The most upsetting part was that the two story building rising from the vineyards of Badger’s Brook would stand empty. A venue with so much potential, so much promise and character would remain locked up and unused. Enter … More Tramonto Kitchen and Bar
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
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
The Farm Yarra Valley is the love child of Rob Dolan Wines and the crew behind The Croydon Brewery, The Cellar Door and Bec & Dales. There is no denying the fact that, just like The Cellar Door, this venue is beautifully appointed. The mix of country charm and industrial accents are aesthetically pleasing and … More The Farm Yarra Valley
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
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
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
Can I share a little secret with you? Often there is no plan when it comes to Yarra Valley Life blog days. I simply drop my son off at kinder and drive in the general direction of the Yarra Valley. Medhurst Wineries was discovered in such a way. I was curious to find out … More Medhurst Wines
To continue what seems to be a ‘little’ theme this month I decided to head on down to The Little Vineyard. It’s location was not new to me as it is situated on a road that has slowly become my photographic goldmine. Littered with rural scenes that scream my name so loud that I … More The Little Vineyard
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
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