Trade Manual 2020

Melbourne F O O D & W I N E Taste sensations at every turn 3 0 The very best of Victoria’s local produce, wine, cider, beer, hand-crafted spirits. Add a pinch of the exotic, with an edible forest, clifftop dining, a truffle hunt, luxury vineyard stays. Visit a paddock-to-plate boutique farm, take a cooking class. 5 Day Itinerary DAY ONE: YARRA VALLEY & DANDENONG RANGES Coombe Yarra Valley (p40) is home to history, award- winning estate grown wines, a stroll-able 7 acre garden, a gallery and fabulous cellar door dégustation experience pairing a flight of wines with matched culinary bites. Domaine Chandon (p41) was established by French Champagne house, Moet and Chandon. Enjoy panoramic views, take a self-guided tour and savour wines (including méthode traditionnelle sparklings) in the Brasserie. Chateau Yering Hotel (p71) offers award-winning dining at Eleonore’s Restaurant. Unwind and relax in this gracious space with a modern Australian menu reflecting a creative choice of ingredients and daring combinations to delight. Autopia Tours (p39) makes wine touring simple and delicious. They’ve chosen their favourite wineries, a cider and ale brew house, arranged sharing platters of fresh local produce and selected divine local chocolates. De Bortoli Yarra Valley Estate (p41) invites guests to excite their palate with great new wines. These third-generation winemakers offer unique cellar tasting experiences including estate grown labels served with exceptional cheeses. Araluen Boutique Accommodation (p70) nestles in 4 acres of picture-perfect gardens and bushland. Dip into the swimming pool, collect fresh eggs from the free-range hens and settle back in a self- contained villa. Oakridge Wines (p44) Offers award-winning wines, wow- factor architecture… and scenery to match. For back vintage tastings served with tasty matched canapés in the private tasting room, reserve a spot in a masterclass. Edible Forest (p41) offers hosted ‘tour & taste’ experiences through the food forest where everything is either edible or medicinal. Bespoke chef-led cooking classes also feature guest- picked produce from the forest. Balgownie Estate Vineyard Resort (p70) offers a day spa, fine dining restaurant, award- winning accommodation, onsite activities and superb conference and wedding facilities. Dine, taste, indulge, meet and experience. Bliss. Levantine Hill (p43) offers cellar door experiences and two dining options. The all- day dining space has a relaxed offering with a menu designed to share. The Signature restaurant offers a dégustation menu matched to estate wines. Rochford Wines (p45) is much more than a winery. Sip award winning cool climate wines, ogle breathtaking views and hang out in versatile indoor- outdoor dining and tasting spaces. Four Pillars Distillery (p42) Invites guests backstage where the magic happens. Experience a Distiller’s Masterclass and discover how gin is made, how to drink it, and how to taste it like a pro. MORNING ACTIVITIES (select from) AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES (select from) STAY OVERNIGHT (select from)