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Award winning wines and delicious cuisine

GAPSTED Wines is renowned for its award–winning wines and delicious cuisine produced from fresh local produce, all set against the backdrop of their vineyards overlooking the striking alpine valleys. Embark on a journey of discovery with more than...

North East Media 06 Jun 2023
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Enjoy some time at ‘the cellar’

OWNER of La Cantina winery in the King Valley, Gino Corsini turned 90 on May 15. From Bagni di Lucca in Italy, Gino called many places home before he settled in the King Valley. In 1980 Gino and son Peter planted the first lot of vines on their...

North East Media 06 Jun 2023
Wine Country

Warm up with a fortified or full–flavoured red wine this winter

IF you love a winery with history then John Gehrig Wines is for you – John, a fourth generation winemaker, established the vineyard and winery on the banks of the King River, Oxley in 1976; within the Milawa Gourmet Region. John’s son Ross has...

North East Media 06 Jun 2023
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Seasonal food and wine theatre night

AN evening of unforgettable indulgence awaits at Glenbosch Estate. Perched on a hill on the outskirts of Beechworth, Glenbosch winery and distillery has all the makings of a sensational wine and culinary escape. But it is the masterminds in the cellar...

North East Media 07 Mar 2023
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Annual Harvest Moon festival this May

DELATITE Winery are holding their second Harvest Moon Festival from May 5 to 7 2023. This festival is about regenerating your mind, body and soul while learning about the positive effects of regenerative farming. From yoga and meditation sessions to...

North East Media 07 Mar 2023
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More than 30 wines to taste at Gapsted

GAPSTED Wines, awarded Cellar Door with Best Food (Alpine Valleys) in Gourmet Traveller Wines’ Best Cellar Door Awards, is renowned for its award–winning wines and delicious cuisine produced from fresh local produce, all set against the backdrop...

North East Media 07 Mar 2023
Food and Wine

For those who love a winery with history

THE Gehrig family wine history started around 1860 in Barnawartha, Rutherglen. Fourth generation winemaker John started his own brand in 1976 in the King Valley, utilising the cooler region for premium Riesling, Chenin Blanc and lighter reds like...

North East Media 06 Dec 2022
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Gourmet food at its best in Milawa

BASED in the heart of the Milawa Gourmet Region, the Olive Shop showcases the best artisanal gourmet food in the North East of Victoria. Supporting more than 120 local small producers, the Olive Shop has a reputation for friendly customer service...

North East Media 24 Nov 2022
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A special hat for Brown Brothers

BROWN Brothers Restaurant in Milawa has been awarded a hat at The Age Good Food Guide Awards 2023, recognising the efforts of its head chef Bodee Price and the kitchen team. The winners were announced in November, acknowledging Victoria’s best...

North East Media 06 Dec 2022
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Sample the best at Gapsted Wines

GAPSTED Wines, awarded Cellar Door with Best Food (Alpine Valleys) in Gourmet Traveller Wines’ Best Cellar Door Awards 2022, is renowned for its award–winning wines and delicious cuisine produced from fresh local produce, all set against the...

North East Media 06 Dec 2022
Food and Wine

A variety of wines for every tastebud

WHEN the call of the grapes can’t be ignored any longer, look no further than these multi–award winning wine regions. Rutherglen wine region is home to 19 wineries and is mostly known for its Muscat and Durif varieties. Maps can be obtained if you...

North East Media 06 Dec 2022
Wine Country

The future looks bright at Gapsted

AFTER two years in and out of COVID lockdowns and ever–changing restrictions, Gapsted Wines has emerged with a fresh new management team and an eagerness to take the winery, cellar door and restaurant to the next level. Andrew Santarossa joined the...

North East Media 07 Jun 2022
Wine Country

Award–winning wines at Ros Ritchie

THE award–winning winery, Ros Ritchie Wines, is situated in the beautiful and popular Mansfield wine growing region of central Victoria yet lends its own unique aspect to the wines produced year after year. Ros, with her husband John Adams...

North East Media 07 Jun 2022
Wine Country

Stay at a working winery this winter

HAVE you ever wanted to stay on a working winery?Need time away from everyday life with your significant other to just relax and reconnect?Want to enjoy a technology–free weekend where you are able to simply soak up each other’s company and the...

North East Media 07 Jun 2022
Wine Country

Experience a new food philosophy

BROWN Brothers are proudly reimagining the regional dining experience with Brown Brothers Restaurant, the King Valley’s premier destination for good food and great wine. Bringing fresh, exciting and delicious flavours to the region, the fourth...

North East Media 07 Jun 2022
COVID-19

Taste the wine

PEOPLE will be able to visit the region’s cellar doors and taste wine from Monday with the easing of COVID-19 restrictions across Victoria.

Steve Kelly 31 May 2020
People and Lifestyle

Brewers hop online for virtual BeerFest

BRIDGE Road Brewers is lifting spirits despite challenging coronavirus times with an innovative mini High Country Hops - A Virtual Harvest Beer Festival being hosted tonight.

Coral Cooksley 07 Apr 2020
Ovens and Murray Advertiser

Billson’s brew appeal

THE owner of Beechworth’s Billsons Brewery will this week lodge an appeal with the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) following Indigo Shire Council’s rejection of a proposed amendment to the existing planning permit for extended trading hours and holding events.

Coral Cooksley 08 Aug 2019