Rochford Wines

Month: July 2022

  • Breakfast at il Vigneto

    Breakfast at il Vigneto

    They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day and we couldn’t agree more. So, we’re delighted to share that for the first time, our popular Italian eatery il Vigneto, located amongst our beautiful Rochford vineyard estate in the Yarra Valley, is now serving breakfast every weekend.

    Open from 9am-11am on Saturdays and Sundays, start your day off the right way with our new breakfast menu offerings.

    Whether looking to brunch in the Yarra Valley with friends, taking the kids out for a special morning treat or getting an early start on your Yarra Valley winery adventures, il Vigneto is the perfect place to stop by, relax and enjoy a delicious meal, before getting on with the rest of your day.

    If you like the idea of eating pizza for breakfast then you’re going to love il Vigneto’s new menu – with inventive takes on traditional favourites inspired by the freshest locally-sourced ingredients.

    Choose between such tasty breakfast pizza creations as smoked salmon, ricotta, rocket and hollandaise, pork and fennel sausage, provolone, hash brown, egg or prosciutto and streaky bacon, mushroom, fior di latte and egg.

    Inspired by Neapolitan street food, our pizza fritta stuffed with ricotta, provolone, tomato and capsicum will leave your taste buds dancing or for something a little extra, try out the breakfast risotto with pancetta, pork and fennel sausage, rocket créme fraiche, egg and hollandaise sauce.

    A kids menu is also available and will satisfy even the fussiest little eaters!

    If you prefer sweet over savoury then il Vigneto has that covered too, with a tempting selection of sweet pizza served with vanilla gelato. 

    Click here for bookings or to view the full breakfast menu on offer at il Vigneto.

  • Rochford Gin Bar – a unique sensory experience

    Rochford Gin Bar – a unique sensory experience

    Captivate your senses and discover the wonderful world of gin at Rochford Wines – the perfect way to warm up this winter. Whether you’ve sampled our wine-infused gin before (and are coming back for more) or you’re curious to try something new, the Gin Bar, nestled within our beautiful estate, is a great place to start.

    The Gin Bar at Rochford is an elegant purpose-built space where gin lovers can gather and explore the distinct characteristics of our masterfully curated gins, created in collaboration with the Alchemy Distillery team.

    Take the Rochford wine experience to a whole new level and immerse yourself in a unique sensory experience guided by our highly knowledgeable and dedicated team. Explore our wine-infused gin range comprising Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Shiraz, as we deconstruct each gin for you and guide you through the flavour profiles while matching fruit and botanicals.

    As well as offering gin tastings, our Gin Bar also provides a selection of classic gin cocktails, which you can sample while sitting at the bar or enjoy out on the terrace overlooking the stunning vineyard.

    Rochford is proud to create memorable experiences for all our guests, allowing you to tailor your perfect Yarra Valley adventure. 

    “My friend and I visited Rochford Winery yesterday to taste some gin. From the get-go, the staff were so kind and accommodating. We were given a tasting by Linsey, who was so warm and welcoming and so knowledgeable about the gin. We would like to thank Linsey for the amazing experience we had, it was thoroughly enjoyable and because of such amazing customer service, I came back today to buy a bottle of gin”.

    – Customer Testimonial

    The Rochford Gin Bar is open 7 days a week. Click here to book your gin tasting experience or call (03) 5957 3333.

  • Winter Dining at Isabella’s Restaurant

    Winter Dining at Isabella’s Restaurant

    With the change of season comes delicious new food offerings at Rochford Wines’ premier restaurant, Isabella’s. Showcasing the best in seasonal fare and the freshest, locally sourced produce, each dish has been created by our Head Chef Ryan Frost and designed to complement Rochford’s globally awarded wines. 

    Combining French-Mediterranean flavours, choose between a two or three course set menu with a vast selection of mouth-watering and hearty dishes to tempt your tastebuds. With an open fireplace set amongst our beautiful, relaxing dining space and sweeping views of the Great Dividing Range, it’s the ultimate destination this winter to experience all that the Yarra Valley has to offer.

    Featuring multiple dining options and tasting experiences, Isabella’s new winter menu encourages sharing meals as well as offering plenty of delectable choices to individually enjoy.

    Highlights this season include warming entrees such as French onion soup served with sourdough bread and gruyere cheese and roast veal accompanied by a warm mushroom and cherry tomato salad.

    For mains, enjoy a 16-hour slow cooked beef oyster blade with tomato and pumpkin tagine, gremolata and smoked almonds or winter mushroom risotto with asparagus, gremolata, lemon crumb and Grana Padano. Heaven!

    From our sharing menu, try the lamb shoulder served with tomato and pumpkin tagine, confit garlic, gremolata – a standout choice.

    And who can pass up the chance to indulge in one of our incredible winter desserts? We recommend the classic sticky date pudding with toffee sauce and mascarpone, or our dark chocolate and macadamia brownie served with coffee custard.

    There is also of course the a la carte (casual) option, as well as a variety of vegan menu selections, with complementary Rochford wines to match every meal. Why pick one dish when you can have them all?!

    Whether dining with family or friends, one thing is certain – you are in for a treat this season at Isabella’s.

    For bookings, please call our friendly staff on (03) 5957 3333 or hit the link below.