Velvet & Willow, Auburn.
June 14, 2025 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
Nothing happens before coffee and no trip to The Clare Valley is complete without visiting our favourite Cafe.
Hill River Wines
June 14, 2025 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
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 HillRead more
Jim Barry Wines
June 14, 2025 in Australia ⋅ 🌬 12 °C
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.
WeRead more
Clare Valley Distillery
June 14, 2025 in Australia ⋅ 🌧 11 °C
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
June 14, 2025 in Australia ⋅ 🌧 10 °C
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
June 14, 2025 in Australia ⋅ 🌧 10 °C
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 forRead more
Bungaree Station
June 15, 2025 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 9 °C
A self guided tour around Bungaree Station, the Homestead, Shearing shed and Chapel.
Taylors Wines
June 15, 2025 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
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 forRead more
O'Leary Walker Wines
June 15, 2025 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
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 AndyRead more
Rest before dinner.
June 15, 2025 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
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 acrossRead more
Dinner and drinks at Sevenhill Hotel
June 15, 2025 in Australia ⋅ 🌙 9 °C
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 hadRead more
Aaaand we're home.
June 16, 2025 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
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.
