Month: January 2023

  • CELEBRATE THE YEAR OF THE RABBIT  AT ROCHFORD WINES IN THE YARRA VALLEY

    CELEBRATE THE YEAR OF THE RABBIT AT ROCHFORD WINES IN THE YARRA VALLEY

    Rochford Wines is celebrating the Lunar New Year, and we are inviting our guests to join us. For the next two weeks, Isabella’s Restaurant will have a special Lunar New Year set menu that will help you bring in the new year in style!

    As the Year of the Rabbit comes hopping in, dine with us and enjoy a 2 course sharing menu, designed for two. You will enjoy a wine tasting on arrival and delicious meals carefully curated by the Rochford team. The two course meal includes an entree of fresh, thick cut calamari served with a zesty summer salad, fresh chilli and red onion. For mains, enjoy a succulent confit duck leg accompanied by celeriac gratin, witlof, jus and grated licorice. Enjoy these delicious menu items with a side of rocket and quinoa, semi-dried tomatoes, parmesan and a balsamic glaze. 

    Of course it wouldn’t be a trip to Rochford without impeccably paired wines, and this meal is no exception. Rochford’s sommeliers have matched each course with one of our most popular Rochford wines for a truly decadent experience. This offer is only $140 per couple, valued at $163!

    To make the festivities even more special, each guest who dines on our special Lunar New Year menu will be gifted a lucky red envelope at the conclusion of your dining experience.

    We look forward to welcoming you to the Yarra Valley, to experience the beautiful Isabella’s Restaurant as we celebrate the Year of the Rabbit! 

    *BOOK TABLE HERE*

  • Looking for the perfect Yarra Valley Wedding Venue in 2023?

    Looking for the perfect Yarra Valley Wedding Venue in 2023?

    It’s officially wedding season! The sun is shining and couples all over Australia are getting ready to tie the knot. Here at Rochford, we are so excited to start welcoming our 2023 brides to the greenery and beautiful venue spaces that we’ve become renowned for.

    Situated in the picturesque Yarra Valley, Rochford is the fully customisable and unique wedding venue that will make your day extra special. 

    In order to create and run these beautiful events, we turn to our expert and  dedicated wedding coordinator, Stacie, who lives and breathes her passion for curating incredible wedding days that her couples will never forget. 

    If you’re an upcoming bride or planning a wedding, read below for all the insights into the world of weddings at Rochford. 

    What makes Rochford such a great venue for weddings?

    “Rochford is a perfect venue for weddings. Not only because of the beautiful views of the vines and Yarra Valley, but also because it has such an open floor plan, with multiple spaces to choose from, that we can customise the wedding set-up to suit your dream wedding!”

    What is the secret to a seamless wedding day?

    “It’s certainly an over-used ‘secret’ but planning ahead! There’s nothing worse than having to rush around the day before your wedding finalising all the bits and bobs like your seating allocations, timings, etc”.

    What’s your favourite thing about being a wedding coordinator? 

    “Seeing the day come together, the joy and love on everyone’s faces, there’s nothing better than watching someone’s dream wedding day come to life”. 

    What wedding trends do you forecast for 2023?

    “Non-traditional weddings are on the rise. With couples straying from your typical run-sheet, opting to sit with their guests rather than sitting separately at a ‘bridal table’, taking bridal photos before the actual wedding, etc. 

    Baby’s breath and your more natural/rustic flowers and themes are as popular as ever! And wedding bouquets seem to be downsizing!”

    What’s been your favourite/funniest/most entertaining wedding memory to date?

    “A few of my favourite wedding moments have been the themed weddings, we’ve had a few Disney weddings, it’s always exciting to see something unique!!

    It’s heaps of fun customising packages. We can add things such as lawn games, cocktail hours, photobooths, gelati carts, etc. It adds something a little extra special onto your day that makes your wedding stand out!”

    What would the perfect wedding day at Rochford look like? 

    “The perfect wedding day involves being surrounded by your family and friends, hopefully some nice weather (however this is Melbourne after all!), having a glass of wine or 2, celebrating and dancing all night long”. 

    To enquire or get some further information on having your wedding at Rochford, give us a call on via (03) 5957 3333 or weddings@rochfordwines.com.au