Bridget and Peter tied the knot on 12th December 2025, marking one of the very last weddings of the year at Rochford Wines – and what a way to close out the season.
With the vines in full bloom and the summer sun shining, the couple exchanged vows on the lawn, surrounded by their closest family and friends. The ceremony was heartfelt, joyful, and full of energy – perfectly reflecting Bridget and Peter’s love story.
One of the standout moments? Our much-loved confetti-down-the-aisle exit, as the newlyweds were showered with cheers, colour and celebration. It was a moment of pure happiness, captured against the lush vineyard backdrop.
After the ceremony, Bridget and Peter soaked up the afternoon with relaxed portraits among the vines, joined by friends and laughter before heading into the next chapter of the day. As the sun dipped, the celebration shifted indoors to Isabella’s Restaurant, where Bridget surprised guests with an outfit change before the reception began.
The evening was everything a summer wedding should be – high-energy, love-filled, and centred around connection. Long tables, flowing wine, heartfelt speeches and a packed dance floor created an unforgettable atmosphere as everyone came together to celebrate this beautiful couple.
Bridget and Peter’s wedding was a perfect reminder of what makes December celebrations at Rochford Wines so special – vibrant landscapes, golden light, and moments that linger long after the last song plays.
We were honoured to be part of such a joyful day and wish Bridget and Peter a lifetime of happiness. 🍷✨
If you’re searching for the perfect Yarra Valley wedding venue, look no further than Rochford Wines. Join us on Sunday 14th September for our Wed & Wine – a chance to explore our stunning spaces, meet our team, and imagine your dream day here in the heart of the Yarra Valley.
This free event is the ideal opportunity for engaged couples to see Rochford Wines dressed for a wedding, take a guided tour, and sip on our award-winning wines as you picture your Yarra Valley wedding reception and ceremony unfolding across our estate.
At Rochford Wines, every wedding is unique and our Wed & Wine day is designed to help you see the possibilities while experiencing the venue as your guests would.
✨ The Conservatory, Styled for a Wedding
Our Conservatory will be beautifully dressed to showcase both a wedding ceremony and reception. Walk the aisle, explore the welcome area, and see a styled dining table complete with florals, the perfect way to visualise your own celebration.
✨ Guided Tours with Our Team
Our Head of Sales, Kat, will be onsite to guide you through the many spaces at Rochford Wines, from ceremony spots to reception areas. She’ll be available to answer your questions and share how we can bring your Yarra Valley wedding vision to life.
✨ Sip and Stroll
As you tour, enjoy a glass of Rochford wine in hand – because planning your wedding should be as memorable as the day itself.
Why Choose Rochford Wines for Your Yarra Valley Wedding?
From romantic lakeside ceremonies to elegant receptions in Isabella’s, Rochford Wines offers a variety of spaces to suit every couple’s style. With our estate-grown wines, seasonal menus, and expert team, every detail of your day is designed to reflect the beauty and charm of a true Yarra Valley wedding experience.
If you’re unable to attend our Wed & Wine viewing day, we’d love to welcome you for a private tour on another day that suits you. Contact our team to arrange a viewing and begin planning your unforgettable Yarra Valley wedding at Rochford Wines.
Come for a Tour, Stay for a Wine
Whether you’re newly engaged or finalising your venue shortlist, Rochford Wines’ Wed & Wine is the perfect chance to explore our spaces, meet our team, and gather inspiration. Come for a tour, stay for a wine – and discover why Rochford is one of the most loved Yarra Valley wedding venues.
Why not make a day of it? After your tour, book in for lunch at either of our on-site restaurants and enjoy a leisurely meal surrounded by the vineyards. It’s a wonderful way to experience the full Rochford Wines atmosphere while imagining your wedding day from start to finish.
Is the Rochford Wines Wed & Wine day free?
Yes! Our Wed & Wine event is completely free to attend, but registration is required to secure your spot.
Do I need to book to attend?
Yes, please register online in advance using the link above. This helps us prepare and ensure every couple has the best possible experience.
What will I see on the day?
Our Conservatory will be open for you to walk through and get a feel for how your ceremony could look. With select touches to help set the scene, it’s the perfect backdrop to start imagining your own celebration. Enjoy a Rochford Wine while exploring the grounds and many spaces we have available for both ceremony and reception.
Will staff be available to answer questions?
Absolutely – our Head of Sales, Kat, will be onsite all day to guide tours, answer your questions, and chat through your wedding plans.
Can I book a private tour instead?
Of course. If you can’t attend on the 14th of September, simply get in touch with our team to arrange a private appointment.
Buds are beginning to burst, ducklings are frolicking on our lawns and the familiar pop and fizz of our sparkling bottles fill the cellar door once more.
Spring is finally upon us! And as the temperature begins to rise, so too does activity here at Rochford. Whatever your age, or your appetite we’ve got your Spring sorted.
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School Holidays – 21 September – 6 October
If you’ve got the kids home from school these holidays and you’re looking for an activity that’s as fun for you as it is for them, we’ve teamed up with Healesville Sanctuary to deliver just that.
This exclusive Rochford Wines X Healesville Sanctuary experience includes adult entry to the Healesville Sanctuary (kids visit free on the holidays) and lunch at our esteemed Isabella’s restaurant.
Who could say no to cuddling koalas followed by a delicious lunch and glass of wine? Certainly not us.
This offer is available during the school holidays (21st September – 6th October) or until sold out. Bookings are essential so (kangaroo) hop to it!
Got a couple of pizza-loving bambinos in your family? Good news! Kids eat free with any adult meal purchased these school holidays at Il Vigneto Pizzeria.
We’ve got a baby Margherita for the tiny traditionalists among us, a tasty Ham and Cheese pizza, and Alfredo, Pesto or Napoli Orecchiette on offer for the pint-sized pasta lovers.
For Mum and Dad, our full menu has lots to choose from, but we’ve got our eyes on the Zucca pizza or the Linguini Pescatore for fresh, springtime flavours.
For the main event, it’s a tough choice! But punters are loving the Confit duck with white bean and Toulouse sausage cassoulet, finished with a truffle crumbed artichoke.
Another crowd-pleaser has been the barbecued quail with roasted aubergine, blood orange marmalade, and black garlic.
If fish takes your fancy, it’s hard to go past our pan-seared Barramundi, with roasted heirloom carrot and quinoa salad and smoked chilli harissa labneh. Yum.
For sweets, take your tastebuds to the tropics with our Coconut Tapioca served with roasted coconut, lime gel and a glazed cherry. Or there’s always cheese – burrata with caramelized onion fig and walnut roulade and lavosh – ok we can hear you salivating from here!
As we mentioned earlier, the buds on our vines are beginning to burst and flower! Which means it’s an exciting but anxious wait for our vineyard to see what the upcoming vintage will bring.
Music and events
If it’s entertainment you’re after, the lawn is ripe and ready to host you and your mates this spring, with Blankets & Wine on 12 October. Dance and sing-along with the whole family to the sounds of Afrobeats, RnB, Reggae and Soulful Hip Hop live music performances.
If iconic club anthems are more your style, you simply can’t miss out on the Alive Garden Party on 26 October. Featuring live orchestra, Club Symphony, playing all your favourite bangers from the likes of Daft Punk, Fatboy Slim and Basement Jaxx. This is an experience not to be missed.
Our Concert Lounge at Il Vigneto is also playing host to a slew of talented acts this spring, including Fleetwood Max on 5 October, Jeff Jenkins & the Heartstarters on 2 November and The Boombabies playing 60’s dance hits and anthems on 23 November.
With Spring here and the charge home to the end of the year firing up, don’t forget to start booking in those Christmas functions and catch-ups, we’re lapping up this new season, but summertime will surely be here before we know it!
Meet the 2019 vintage of our Premier Pinot Noir and Premier Chardonnay, and the winemaker, Kaspar Hermann, who is responsible for them.
The 2019 release of the Premier range of wines from Rochford holds a very special meaning for winemaker Kaspar Hermann. They mark his first vintage at Rochford in the Yarra Valley, and he recalls it as being a bit of a baptism of fire. He arrived a few short weeks before the start of vintage, which was a compressed one at that, so it was certainly an intense, memorable introduction to the range of wines. These two wines – the Premier Pinot Noir and Premier Chardonnay – sit at the top of the Rochford range and are known for consistently being some of the best and most age-worthy wines we produce.
Kaspar is passionate about the wines he produces and serious about getting the best out of their sites. He’s a true believer of the old adage that great wines are made in the vineyard, saying, ‘The work’s really been done for me before the fruit arrives at the winery. I’ve just got to make sure I don’t stuff it up.’
There’s certainly a lot more to winemaking than not stuffing up, but Kaspar is a firm believer in minimal intervention winemaking, which is one of the things that attracted him to the Yarra Valley in the first place. ‘Pinot is my favourite variety followed closely by chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon,’ he says. ‘I’m lucky to have access to all of my favourite varieties in a region focused on great wine.’
One of the best things about working at Rochford, he says, is the incredible vineyard sites he has access to. ‘My goal is to get a little more vineyard and winery balance in my work as it really helps me understand the potential of certain sites, but also the challenges to the health and wellbeing of the vines in other areas. If we can understand this, it will help make the challenging years more manageable and successful.’
Kaspar’s holistic approach to winemaking was built on the solid foundation of a viticulture degree that he studied straight out of school. His enthusiasm for comprehensive vineyard programs, which grew from this education, helps him make wines, ‘Just out of grapes.’
Speaking of grapes, the site from which the Premier Pinot Noir 2019 site is taken is a unique parcel of fruit. It’s a one-acre, ten-row parcel of MV6 clone pinot noir, which has a unique boysenberry fruit character. This section was planted in the mid-eighties and has quite small bunches, so the structure in this wine is definitely more pronounced. It’s a wine that will reward those with patience. ‘It’s got plenty left in the tank for ageing,’ says Kaspar, ‘but it’s still good to go if you want to drink it now.’ And for food? It’d be perfect with the tried-and-true duck combination but, as Kaspar points out, ‘Not many people really cook duck at home, so the simplicity of Japanese cuisine would be my recommendation for food pairing.’
The Premier Chardonnay 2019 hails from the coveted Gembrook site in the Upper Yarra. The fruit here always has a great backbone of natural acidity, so it lends itself well to that famous, more minerally style of chardonnay. ‘The fruit is ‘fresh, textured and flavour intense,’ says Kaspar, with a portion of the wine going through malolactic fermentation. This isn’t to make the wine something it’s not, but rather used as a tool to tone and balance the acidity. The resulting wine will age for anywhere from five to ten years, but it’s certainly a wine to enjoy now. And while pairing this chardonnay offers a lot more flexibility due to the lean style, Kaspar recommends something quite simple, like roast chicken. ‘You can offer the most fancy and elaborate pairings in the world,’ he says, ‘but I think the simplicity of roast chicken is honestly something that people can really relate to.’
Kaspar hopes, along with the entire Rochford team, that you enjoy drinking these two newly released wines as much as he’s enjoyed making them. For him, they are confirmation of a bright future for the estate, particularly after the challenges of 2020. ‘Working through the pandemic has shown that when the hospitality industry comes to a grinding halt, the wine remains constant,’ he says. ‘It’s my goal to make great wine here, and for people to notice how good Rochford’s wines are beyond the dazzle of the amazing events we host.’
Get up close with the winemaking process and see first-hand how we turn the Rochford vineyard into our award-winning wines.
This whole day experience also features the best in local seasonal produce at Rochford’s Isabella’s Restaurant with a 2-course lunch included.
Sample our wine range with a guided tasting hosted by one of Rochford’s gifted sommeliers and finish off the day sipping artisan gin at the Gin Bar.
Gold Plus and Silver Plus Members, please call (03) 5957 3333 to redeem your special pricing for this event.
Book your exclusive behind the scenes access during the 2021 harvest at Rochford Wines and join us for a guided experience you will never forget!

10.00am – Meet your guide in cellar door and have tea or coffee on arrival
10.30am – Head out to the closest vineyard block and learn about grape picking, maybe even try grapes straight off the vine!
11.00am – Into our fully operational and very busy winery to see all the action. It may be crushing, ferments or tasting juice straight out of the press – there’s always something going on in the winery at this time of year.

11.30am – Guided wine tasting with one of our gifted sommeliers. Try both Rochford and Toolangi wines and learn how they are made.
12.30pm – Two course lunch featuring the best seasonal produce at Isabella’s Restaurant at Rochford Wines.
2.00pm – Guided tasting of Rochford’s artisan wine-infused gin, with refreshing sorbets to finish. The perfect end to the day!
$150 per person (includes lunch and your own personal Rochford guide for the day).
Maximum of 12 people per booking.
Available from the 22nd of February 2021 to the 10th of April 2021
Exclusion dates: Sundays, Public Holiday: 8th of March, Trade Days: 1st & 22nd of March & concert days).
T&Cs:
Non slip footwear essential
Sun protection and hats are advised
Grape picking dates to be announced one week in advance. If you wish to experience this you will be notified with dates one week prior.
The Spring Racing Carnival festivities are going to be a little bit different this year. While we would normally be strutting our stuff in the most in-style outfit and extravagant fascinators – the big parties will be taking a back seat – but that doesn’t mean we still can’t celebrate!
To help you get the most of this year’s at-home Spring Carnival celebrations we’re bringing the best of the Yarra Valley to you! Kick the party up a notch with our breakfast and lunch Spring Carnival Hampers!
Breakfast Option 1 – $110
A delectable continental breakfast with a boozy twist, including croissants, danish pastries, fresh strawberries and chocolate dipping sauce, locally produced jam from our buddies over at Rayner’s Orchard, and 2 bottles of Rochford sparkling wine.
To order, click here: https://www.rochfordwines.com.au/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=500001087
Breakfast Option 2 – $140
For a heartier breakfast, including 6 free range-eggs, maple smoked bacon, a whole Brioche loaf, fresh fruit and veg, orange and almond tea cake, and 2 bottles of Rochford sparkling wines.
Get stuck into this three-course meal that includes dips, house-made lavosh, locally sourced cheese, smoked salmon & wild rocket quiches, chermoula roasted chicken, dessert + more and of course 2 bottles of Rochford sparkling wine.
We are proud of our home, where possible we source our products from local growers, producers and suppliers, so when you celebrate with Rochford Wines, you celebrate with the whole Yarra Valley.
These hampers are available to order via our website with contactless home delivery.
Give our friendly team a call on 03 5957 3333 or explore our website for more information, including delivery costs.
Is your Dad a lover of all wines or is he a staunch red drinker?! Whatever his preference, we’ve got him covered with our three and six bottle wine packs!
Choose from our mixed selection, our red only selection, or, spoil him rotten with our premium selection.
The Classic Dad pack
For the ‘I like everything’ Dad, this pack contains a perfect combination of crisp white, smooth red and lusciously sweet wine.
Rochford Estate Chardonnay 2019
Rochford Estate ‘la Gauche’ Cabernet 2019
Rochford Muscat
The Serious Red pack
This pack contains a variety of generous, flavour packed, red wines, perfect for the man who says ‘no’ to the white!
Rochford Estate Pinot Noir 2019
Rochford Estate Syrah 2019
Rochford Estate Cabernet Franc 2018
The Spoil Him pack
This French-inspired selection eloquently captures your Dad’s inner Monsieur.
Rochford Estate Blanc de Blanc 2018
Rochford Single Vineyard ‘Terre’ Pinot Noir 2017
Rochford Single Vineyard ‘Dans les Bois’ Chardonnay 2018
You can check out our website for detailed information on each wine, including tasting notes, to see which pack your Dad will love the most.
All of our wine packs are available to order online via our website with contactless home delivery. Safe, considerate, and, of course, delicious!
Give our friendly team a call on 03 5957 3333 or explore our website for more information, including delivery costs.
We may all have to stay indoors a little longer, but that won’t stop us from spreading a bit of cheer to our (…and often stubborn) Dads, so we’ve put together a few hampers and gift packs to say ‘thanks! to all of the amazing Dads out there.
We went all out in spoiling mums with our fantastic Mother’s Day hampers, and your Dad probably got a bit jealous, but don’t worry, these carefully crafted hampers and gift packs are the perfect way to say, “Dad, don’t worry, I love you tooâ€.
Melt the heart of the father figure in your life – or fire up his appetite – with these limited-time-only Father’s Day Hampers and Gift packs!
Food and Wine Hampers
Our selection of food and wine hampers cater to every sort of Dad, the bold, the sensitive, the fancy. Here are a couple of choice hampers, but our online store contains a few more! Have a look, we’re sure you can find something your Dad will appreciate.
Father’s Day BBQ Smoker Gift Pack $159.00
Stoke the coal and turn yourself into a BBQ pro with our ultimate BBQ pack complete with a smoker and wood chips, and includes brisket, sausages, sauces and sides. Wash it all down, while you savour the flavours, with your choice of one of our award-winning wines!
Chocolate, Cheese & Wine Gourmet Hamper $158.00
This decadent hamper pack comes with an assortment of gourmet chocolates, creamy local cheeses, soft house-made breads, and of course our incredible wine + more! If your Dad is a little bit fancy, this pack is for him (and possibly for you, if he wants to share!)
Gift Packs
Show dad you care with a little gift from the heart. Here are a couple of options, but if you don’t think these will tickle your Dad’s fancy, please check out our website, there are more gift packs and we’re sure you can find the perfect one for your perfect Dad!
This nifty gift pack contains all of the gadgets your Dad will need to show off the real vino aficionado inside of him!
Rochford Pinot Noir or Shiraz Gin and Cologne
Your Dad may not be able to go out right now, but that doesn’t mean he shouldn’t smell nice in his own home! Check out our combination wine, gin and cologne packs!
1 x Rochford Shiraz Gin 700ml + 1 x P Frapin & Cie “Isle of Man†Eau de parfum 100ml
– Or –
1 x Rochford Pinot Noir Gin 700ml + 1 x P Frapin & Cie “L’Humaniste†Eau de parfum 100ml
All of our gift packs and hampers are available to order via our website with contactless home delivery. Safe, considerate, and, of course, delicious!
Give our friendly team a call on 03 5957 3333 or explore our website for more information, including delivery costs.
It’s time to shop wine online, because Melbourne, we are officially back in lockdown!
Wine delivery is essential (to most) and we have all the wine in the world to keep you sane during isolation 2.0! You can enjoy incredible deals on our world-class wines with our current winter wine packs – shop our wine dozens from $129, with savings of over $170 per dozen. Delivered to your door within two business days, why not stock up?
Avoid the supermarket panic buyers and shop with ease at The Rochford Grocer. Open seven days per week, from 11am- 8pm Monday – Friday and 10am – 8pm Saturday and Sunday. We’re serving up fresh and locally sourced produce, picture fruit, veggies, deli items, meat and more, along with ready to heat family-sized lasagnes and pies. Pick up your pantry staples including rice, flour and pasta, and the household essentials such as sanitiser, gloves and toilet paper to keep you safe and hygienic during lock down.
Avoid the supermarket panic buyers and shop with ease at The Rochford Grocer. Open seven days per week, from 11am- 8pm Monday – Friday and 10am – 8pm Saturday and Sunday. We’re serving up fresh and locally sourced produce, picture fruit, veggies, deli items, meat and more, along with ready to heat family-sized lasagnes and pies. Pick up your pantry staples including rice, flour and pasta, and the household essentials such as sanitiser, gloves and toilet paper to keep you safe and hygienic during lock down.
We’ve conquered the home delivery, the grocer and now we’re about to turn Mother’s Day on its head here at Rochford Wines. COVID-19 isn’t going to change the fact that we all love our Mums! So, order your home delivery with Rochford Wines now to spoil her this Mother’s Day.
Whether you’re one of the lucky ones celebrating the day with Mum in person or will be enjoying a family Skype/Zoom call, we’re all on the hunt for the perfect way to say ‘thanks’ this year.
Although we may not be able to take Mum out for her special day, Rochford Wines has ensured that you can emulate fine dining at home with our limited Mother’s Day box offerings.
Our Gift Box Range
Our boxes have the perfect gifts and essentials you need to cook mum a feast while she sips on delightful wine this Mother’s Day.
Complete with handbags, soaps, creams, chocolate and of course wine – it’s the perfect gift for any mum!
Introducing the Mother’s Day Hampers that can be delivered directly to your Mum’s doorstep.
Mother’s Day Brunch $198
Wake mum up the right way, showered in gifts, her favourite wine and brunch! Eggs, granola & fresh fruit are the essentials to a gourmet breakfast for mum.
Mother’s Day Lunch $198
Whether you use this divine offering for lunch or dinner, Mother’s Day roast is sorted. Fresh market veggies, chicken and Isabella’s wine will go down a treat.
Mother’s Day Seniors Hamper $185.80
The perfect afternoon tea with Mum or Grandma filled with tea, chocolate, biscuits, strawberries and wine; to toast the wonderful ladies in our lives.
Our Rochford Wines Mother’s Day boxes are available for order via our website with contactless home delivery available – what more could you want?! Gifts for mum, and fine dining from the couch. No waiting for tables this year!
Give our friendly team a call on 03 5957 3333 or explore our website for more information.
