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The new Re’em Yarra Valley winery

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Helen & Joey Estate is thrilled to announce the opening of a new chapter in its illustrious winery journey with the introduction of Re’em Yarra Valley. This exciting expansion sees Re’em becoming the home to a brand-new restaurant and 16 boutique rooms, solidifying the estate’s position as a premier destination for wine tourism. Under the visionary leadership of Helen & Joey Estates’ founders and the guidance of esteemed culinary consultant Mark Ebbels, Re’em presents a dining experience that pays homage to Helen and Joey’s rich Chinese heritage while celebrating premium seasonal Australian produce. Head chef Abe Yang, in collaboration with Ebbels, has curated a menu that promises a truly distinctive culinary adventure in the heart of the Yarra Valley. Ebbels, known for his tenure at renowned establishments such as The Fat Duck, Bacchanalia, and TarraWarra Estate, expressed his honor in working with Helen & Joey on this venture. He shared, “The challenge of blending their heritage with innovative culinary techniques and local produce has forged a truly unique dining experience. It’s a privilege to help craft a menu that marries tradition with creativity in the Yarra Valley.” Re’em’s front-of-house team, led by venue manager Darren Fraser, a finalist for the ‘Service Excellence Award’ in the Good Food Guide 2024, is committed to delivering an exceptional dining experience from Monday to Sunday. The restaurant’s menu has been meticulously designed to harmonize with the estate’s new world wines. At the core of the kitchen is a wood-fired grill, infusing many of the hot dishes with an additional… Read More

Pour your own prosecco at The Winery Surry Hills this summer

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This is dangerous. You’ll be able to pour your own prosecco this summer with a fountain of the stuff at The Winery in Surry Hills. The Winery has installed the fountain just in time for summer, meaning alcoholics great and small can flock to the bar every Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoon until the end of the year. Complete with picnic blankets, you can feast on delicious picnic spreads and indulge in bottomless bubbles poured straight from the mouth of a giant lion shaped fountain. For $79, the package includes two hours of bottomless prosecco and a bougie picnic spread. Think, The Winery’s signature gourmet pork and veal sausage rolls served with spicy tomato relish, chicken parfait, epicurean cheese, Italian cured meats, dips, fruits, roasted nuts, bread and crackers. Comfy picnic blankets and oversized cushions completes the relaxed experience. Get it until 30 December from The Winery’s website.