Sunday 6 July 2014

A fabulous day....

.... of fine wine, food and friends at the Yarra Valley.

As I mentioned yesterday morning, I went on a fundraising Yarra Valley Winery tour with a group of colleagues from work.  Well, I can tell you, we had the best time!  Lots of delicious wine to taste, a yummy lunch, lots of laughter and I made some new friends - what more could you ask?

Our first stop was at Rochford Winery where the sommelier told us a lot about wine growing and the wines.





Stop 2 was at Kellybrook Winery - more lovely wine to taste.




A welcoming warm fire as it had started to rain.
Our lunchtime stop was at the beautiful Wild Cattle Creek Winery.



Just a little glow in my cheeks from the wine tasting.



Our lunch was delicious!



The last winery stop was at Yering Station.  Just beautiful!















Then our very final stop was the Yarra Vallery Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery.  Sorry, I was so overwhelmed by all the chocolatey goodness that I forgot to take any pics but here are a few from their website.




... finally some last pics, my bounty from yesterday.





So, I hope that I have given you a feeling for what my wonderful day was like yesterday.  It was a long day - I left home at 8am and didn't get home until 7pm but it was fabulous and over a $1000 was raised for The Smith Family charity.  So well worth it.

Bye for now, some sewing and stitching to do on this Sunday arvo,

hugs, 


12 comments:

Barb said...

What a great way to spend the day! Thanks for sharing the photos!

Frances said...

What a lovely day! Looks like you saw and tasted many lovely things!!

Melody said...

Looks like a great day. The Yarra Valley is so picturesque.

Linda said...

Wonderful pictures Kaye. Looks like a fun day.

Linda

Brigitte said...

Thanks for sharing all these great pictures. It must have been such a special day. And the result is not bad - the wonderful wines and chocolates you brought home and the money you all made for charity.

Mii Stitch said...

Wine + chocolate can only be = to a fantastic day !!!

cucki said...

Wow so nice :)
Super fun day x

Margaret said...

Looks wonderful! What a great time!

Sarah in Stitches said...

Looks like you had a great time! Those wineries are beautiful. Great bounty, too :D

gracie said...

Thank you for taking me along on the tour...next time, share the wine...lol.... looks like you had a great time.

KimM said...

What a glorious day you had! How can you beat a day of wine and chocolate?!?
hugs
xxx

Anonymous said...

wow what a day,it all looks awesome Kaye.xx

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