Velvet & Willow, Auburn.

Nothing happens before coffee and no trip to The Clare Valley is complete without visiting our favourite Cafe.
Hill River Wines

Second visit for Jenny and I, first time for Cam and Jayne.
Service was welcoming and friendly. The Poppy was a real hit. Best served with ice. Cheers 🍷
On the way, we stopped at the Quarry Hill Czytaj więcej
Jim Barry Wines

Jayne booked this one and I was a bit "meh" about it as we'd been before and It didn't stand out for me.
We were pleasantly surprised and well looked after by George who really knew his stuff.
We Czytaj więcej
Clare Valley Distillery

Gin Tasting and a light lunch.
Nice venue and friendly staff. Not being a Gin drinker, it didn't hold much interest for me but Jenny and Jayne had a Gin Flight.
Welcome to D2 . Watervale

We checked in to our accommodation for the weekend, D2 at Watervale.
It was raining when we got there which made for a muddy drive.
Greg Cooley Wines

We caught a Taxi to Greg Cooley Wines and sat for a tasting. There was a Hens Party on while we were there which which kept Greg and Kelli on their toes.
We stayed til 5.30 then back to the house for Czytaj więcej
Bungaree Station

A self guided tour around Bungaree Station, the Homestead, Shearing shed and Chapel.
Taylors Wines

We were keen to experience the new tasting room at Taylors and were underwhelmed.
It looks great upon arrival but inside, it lacks warmth and character, much like the staff who were on duty. And for Czytaj więcej
O'Leary Walker Wines

I've driven past this place many times but never been in.
Stunning views, the best platters I've ever had, welcoming and knowledgeable staff and good produce.
I even reacquainted myself with Andy Czytaj więcej
Rest before dinner.

After popping into Matriarch & Rogue at Mintaro, then Greg Cooley to purchase our wine, we went back to the house to kick back before dinner.
The late afternoon Sun was doing some nice work across Czytaj więcej
Dinner and drinks at Sevenhill Hotel

This was a good experience.
The Proprietor of the Sevenhill Hotel picked us up in a Minibus and took us to the Hotel.
We had a couple of pre's chatting to another couple from Adelaide with whom we had Czytaj więcej
Aaaand we're home.

We woke and had breakfast before packing up and tidying the house.
We'd planned on going to Crabtree Wines before leaving but they didn't open until 10.30am so we decided to just head home.