Rochford Wines - Melbourne's Yarra Valley
Rochford Wines is a versatile indoor and outdoor function, event and entertainment destination in the heart of the Yarra Valley catering for 2 to 7,000 guests. From intimate corporate dinners to incentive groups and product launches, Rochford’s large indoor spaces and expansive grounds are your blank canvas to create the ideal event.
Our Restaurant with floor to ceiling windows, frame the magnificent views, while timer and exposed beans create warmth and intimacy within. A kids menu is also offered each day. This impressive winery can host up to 240 people for a gala dinner or lunch function and over 300 people for a cocktail party.
For something more casual, the Rochford Wine Bar is open daily. A selection of shared platters, wine flights and Pizza is available until 5:00pm daily.
The courtyard with its shady elm as a central feature is a perfect location for private wine tastings or pre-dinner drinks accompanied by canapés made by our passionate chefs.
The café and patio are perfect for casual lunches or a seasonal platter with a glass of our premium wine while looking out over the vineyard and mountain views.
Our team of chefs create imaginative seasonal dishes using the freshest produce, sourced local where possible. Changing with the seasons, the wine list showcases Rochford Wines' full range of wine including those from award winning back vintages.
The Pinot Gallery is a light filled space via a spiral staircase suitable for private dining, meetings and cocktail parties. Or the Barrel Room, adjacent to the Cellar Door and is surrounded by wines maturing in French and American oak barrels, perfect for group tastings, intimate dinners and meetings.
Experience all that Rochford-Yarra Valley has to offer.
Open Daily 9am – 5:00pm. Reservations recommended.
Wine Tasting at Rochford
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Concert's at Rochford
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Oakridge Wines Yarra Valley
Here's why Oakridge is one of the top restaurants and wineries in Melbourne's Yarra Valley. Great wine, food, service and passion set amongst a spectacular environment that produces excellence for the visitor.
Maddens Lane Winery Trail - Melbourne's Yarra Valley
The winery dress circle of the Yarra Valley
A meandering lane that holds all the history and prestige required for a visitor to truly experience what it means to drink an exceptional Yarra Valley wine. This spectacular natural amphitheatre, formed by the Coldstream and Warramate hills, holds the authenticity, history as well as the new wave of this internationally recognised cool climate region.
The wineries on this trail are a tribute to the area. Home to some of the oldest plantings in the Yarra Valley the true nature of Australia's premier wine producing region is on show here. Holding some of the oldest Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vines in Australia with its cool climate Shiraz and Italian varietals it is a tour de force of quality and dedicated craftsmanship. The winemakers along here deliver the traditional wines to perfection and the new wave blends with innovation that will impress any taste.
Whilst taking in the glorious slopes covered in vineyards you are often blessed with the opportunity to see a local mob of kangaroos bouncing through them, witness the winemakers at work tending the vines and watch the pickers at work taking bunches by hand gently from each vine.
Enjoy the cellar door experience, hear the local stories or stop of at one of the premium cafes or restaurants on this trail.
There are two ways to find this trail, take the scenic drive through the pastureland, orchards and strawberry fields of Coldstream and Gruyere along Killara Rd or start from Maroondah Hwy coming Healesville.
Opera Under the Stars at Rochford Wines
Television Advertisement produced by Rochford Winery for Opera Under the Stars featuring Pot-Pourri and The Yarra Trio.
7th March 2009 at 7:00pm
Opera Under the Stars featuring Pot-Pourri and The Yarra Trio
Supporting The Australian Childhood Foundation and The Alannah and Madeline Foundation
Rochford Winery
Maroondah Hwy
Coldstream, Victoria
Bookings & Enquiries: Rochford Wines, ticketmaster.com.au, 136 100 and Ticketmaster outlets.
With 40 overseas tours and 6 CDs under their belt including Europe, Asia and USA, Melbourne's Pot-Pourri presents their unique and innovative blend of music theatre, cabaret, opera, magic, didgeridoo and comedy in a superbly entertaining show that is so hot it sizzles! These talented artists hit those high C's in Opera, belt out Broadway, seduce with song, dance up a storm, create magic and stir your soul with haunting ballads! Described as brilliantly talented, funny, fresh, moving and must-see... do not miss them! Find out more at
The Wine Zen Tasting Dominique Portet Shiraz Cab Yarra Valley 2007 part 1 of 4
See part 4 of 4 for Wine Zen score.
Find Yourself - Melbourne's Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges
Find Yourself is the latest campaign for the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges, stunning destinations just one hour’s drive east of Melbourne.
The evocative imagery invites people to explore these regions and uncover the rich tapestry of products, places and faces that abound across the Yarra Valley and throughout the Dandenong Ranges.
Along with the new campaign imagery, destination websites have also been launched which enable the discovery of trails and experiences; a quick four hour city escape, a romantic getaway or the ultimate long weekend for the food and wine lover.
Imagine an early morning balloon flight, rising through the mists of the valley and seeing the beauty unfold beneath you, followed by a close encounter with nature of another kind, upfront and personal with a platypus at Healesville Sanctuary. Lunch on the deck of TarraWarra, wine and cider experiences along the Coldstream trail and a final stop at the chocolaterie for a much anticipated sweet treat on the way back to your home away from home for the weekend, perhaps one of many beautiful bed and breakfast the area offers.
If it’s the hills you’re after, then head up the Dandenong Ranges on the scenic winding roads and discover the wonderful villages and communities scattered amongst the trees. Artist studios, tea rooms, antiques and crafts and beautiful cool climate gardens are all part of the discovery.
All these experiences and more feature on a number of illustrated trail maps that help visitors plan their trip. Whether it’s James Halliday’s Handpicked Yarra Valley trail, the Cider and Ale Trail, a Cool Climate Garden Trail or the Madden’s Lane Winery Trail, each path provides a rich experience for visitors with old and new discoveries just waiting to be found.
The Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges are dynamic regions with wonderful local operators who are constantly evolving the visitor experience. Whether it’s breathtaking scenery, absorbing culinary adventures, making your own dessert, creating your own cheese, getting involved in the beer brewing process or just spending time up close and personal with nature, there are many reasons to revisit these destinations right on Melbourne’s door step. Some of the new venues include:
Royalty and refinement at Coombe Cottage, the home of Dame Nellie Melba, with magnificent gardens from W.R. Guilfoyle, the same designer of the Royal Botanic Gardens
GelAperia is not only serving some of the best natural, house-made gelato in Victoria, owner Davydd Marrie is also hosting hands-on gelato making classes
The Independent in Gembrook is a converted mechanics warehouse, now serving delicious Argentinian dishes by highly-respected 5 star chef, Mauro Callegari
Napoleone Brewery and Ciderhouse - a working microbrewery where visitors can fully experience the beer making process behind the scenes from a third generation brewing family
Cake-making with best-selling author and pastry chef, Alison Thompson at Stones of the Yarra Valley is a delightful way to spend an afternoon, before sharing your freshly made cake with friends and family
Hands-on cooking classes with Locavore Studios. Learn to make cheese, design a dinner party or make the perfect martini with special guests Four Pillars Gin. Classes vary and include local produce
Along with the new, old favourites continue to provide an exceptional way to escape city life, with ongoing investment preserving the beauty of the region, new recipes and additional experiences including:
New head chef Zoe Birch serving exquisite food at Healesville Hotel’s renowned Quince dining room
Exploring the beautiful gardens and villages in the iconic Dandenong Ranges
Appreciating world-class wines with lunch at Oakridge Wines
Relaxing and taking in the view on the new expansive deck at TarraWarra Estate
Or sampling the wide range of specially-made beers available at Hargreaves Hill Brewery
Visitors to the region need as little as four hours to start to unwind and feel they have escaped the city. Those with more time on their hands can choose to build more lasting memories with an extended stay to explore any number of opportunities to relax, enjoy award-winning food and indulge in rare experiences.
There is also an opportunity for those seeking the essential urban escape to win the ultimate experience for two. The winners will find themselves enjoying all the region has to offer at first hand, including helicopter transfers from Melbourne CBD, a balloon ride at sunrise, a private winery tour and two night’s luxury accommodation at Balgownie Estate Vineyard Resort & Spa. Entries can be made by visiting either website:
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Yarra Valley Vlog (Road trip from Melbourne)
Hello everyone! I'm back this time with our new road trip video from Melbourne, we drove 60km to Yarra Valley and we are going to spend 3 days here before we head to Phillip Island.
This vlog will be a covering our trip for the first 2 days, and some places we visited is listed down below:
Balgownie Estate, Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery, Coldstream Brewery, Warratina Lavender Farm, Meletos, Oakridge Winery.
Highly recommend the Chocolaterie & Ice creamery cafe, they have very nice desserts be it ice cream, cakes, mousse etc!
Our favourite restaurant would be Meletos, in Yarra Valley, apart from the amazing view, and good food they have their brewery tour too! be sure to book it in advance else you would miss it like us!
We bought most of our wines from Oakridge Winery, they really have the best dessert wine I've ever tasted! SOOOOOO worth to go there~!
DV- Dominique Portet Winery, Yarra Valley ( Melbourne, Australia)
DV- Dominique Portet Winery, Yarra Valley ( Melbourne, Australia)
A great escape to Yarra Valley
Away Luxury Holidays: Join Arun Thapar as he gets to witness a sunrise over Yarra Valley from a hot air balloon.
Yering Station Yarra Valley
Elton John- Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues. Rochford Winery. Coldstream. October 1st 2017.
1/10/2017. Sunday.
Melbourne, Australia.
Outer East Yarra Valley Winery Area of Melbourne Outskirts.
Elton John 2017 Tour.
Sunday October 1st 2017.
Wine Tour In Yara Valley
Australia is one of the world’s top wine producers and Yara Valley has over 80 wineries and get place to go on wine tour. I went to Napoleon Brewery And Cider, Dominique Portet Winery, Rochford Winery and Killara Estate.
By the time I was done I was pretty toasted but best of all, we got sample wine at Killara while watching Kangaroos that passed through the winery
Experiencing the Yarra Valley 2014
Experience the delights offered in the Yarra Valley from wineries, seasonal fruits, gorgeous artisan cheeses and fabulous scenery!
The Wine Zen Tasting Dominique Portet Brut Rose NV
Dominique Portet NV Brut Rose Yarra Valley
Nose: 7 + Taste:8 + Body: 6.5 + Balance:7 Finish:7.5. Total Wine Score: 50+36 = 86pts.
Good nose of tropical fruits, translates well on the palate, maintains freshness even when the glass warms up. Bright and refreshing with a 25 sec finish.
Video Review: Oakridge Pinot Noir Yarra Valley
In this episode Spitbucket travels to the Yarra Valley to meet up with Oakridge chief winemaker David Bicknell.
The wines reviewed in this episode include:
Oakridge 'Lieu-dit' Pinot Noir (2010)
Oakridge '864' Pinot Noir (2010)
Let us know your thoughts on Yarra Valley Pinot Noir. If you've tried either of the wines in this episode let us know what you thought.
Yarra Valley Wineries - Dominique Portet (360 Guided Tour)
Tenth generation winemaker Ben Portet showcases the stunning winery he operates with his father, Dominique Portet. The beauty of the Yarra Valley frames the French country inspired cellar door where you can taste and buy from their exemplary range of sparkling wines, sauvignon blanc, rosé, shiraz and cabernet sauvignon. High resolution 360 video tour featuring spatial audio.
Elton John performing I Want Love Oct 1, 2017 at Rochford Winery
This concert was just down the road from Wiggley Bottom Farm at Rochford Winery in the Yarra Valley. We're so lucky to have Rochford concerts so close to us - you can hear the concert from Wiggley or choose to go along in person. A Day on the Green put on a number of shows each year.
Simply Red Rochford Winery
Simply Red @Rochford Winery