Melba Festival - Silvie Paladino Saturday, 12 September 2009
Rochford Yarra Valley is excited to announce, as part of the 2009 Melba Festival, a very special night in our award-winning restaurant, featuring the iconic Silvie Paladino.
Silvie has established herself as one of Australia’s most versatile and talented entertainers, and this is a rare opportunity to be entertained by this fabulous lady, who has performed as lead artist with The Melbourne Symphony, The Sydney Symphony, The West Australian Symphony, The Australian Philharmonic Orchestra, The State Orchestra of Victoria and The Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra.
Supporting Silvie in his debut solo performance is a young singer from Mount Lilydale Mercy College, Anthony Gerace. Join us for a very special night of intimate entertainment over dinner, including Rochford’s award winning wines. This will truly be a great Yarra Valley experience!
Please note that this is an indoor event.
Dinner and Show:
Entertainment with a five course meal & a glass of sparkling on arrival . Based on shared table seating.
(Tickets will not be sent out. Please bring confirmation letter on the night).
$125.00 (Pre-sale price. Normally $145)
Rochford Club Member Dinner and Show:
Entertainment with a five course meal & a glass of sparkling on arrival . Based on shared table seating.
(Tickets will not be sent out. Please bring confirmation letter on the night).
Limit of two tickets per member. Membership must be current on event day to be eligible to purchase these tickets.
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$125.00
Showtimes
| Doors Open | 6:15 PM |
| Dinner Served | 7:00 PM Sharp |
| Entertainment Begins | 7:15 PM |
| Event Concludes | 11:00 PM (Approx) |
The Melba Festival - Silvie Paladino will be on sale from Friday 3rd July 2009. To receive the pre-sale email please subscribe to our database
The B-52s and The Proclaimers at Rochford Wines, Coldstream, Victoria, Australia
Both The B-52s and The Proclaimers are renowned for their charismatic live stage shows and raucous, uplifting music, so how much fun will this be! Mental As Anything, who is celebrating their 30th anniversary, will kick start the concert.
The B-52s – Kate Pierson, Fred Schneider, Keith Strickland and Cindy Wilson - put Athens, Georgia on the musical map in the late '70s, with their quirky and unconventional take on the new wave sound of the era. The band’s pioneering fusions of punk, new wave, vintage rock and electronic music all wrapped up in savvy hooks was an instant success. With three unique vocalists, they were an upbeat irresistible party band – and the world loved them!
Very special guests on the tour are Scotland’s finest Celtic soul brothers The Proclaimers. Twins Craig and Charlie Reid charmed the world with their consummate pop songs, charged with emotional honesty, political fire and wit like the euphoric ‘I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)’ and ‘I’m On My Way’, both massive hits in Australia.
And to get the party started will be everyone’s favourite party band Mental As Anything, celebrating 30 years since the release of their very first EP.
So there you have it...... The B-52s, The Proclaimers and Mental As Anything – three of the world’s best party bands all in one night! Don’t miss it.
Saturday, 28 November 2009
View: Ticket Holders Information General Admission: $99.50 + $5.50 Booking Fee Rochford Club Members Area Ticket (RCMA): View: RCMA Ticket Changes $99.50 + $5.50 Booking Fee Gold Reserve Tickets: Allocated seating in the Gold area at the Front of Stage. Chairs are provided. $160 + $5.50 Booking Fee View: Seating ChartSilver Reserve Tickets: Allocated seating in the Silver area near the Front of Stage. Chairs are provided. $125 + $5.50 Booking Fee View: Seating Chart Concert & Dining Package: (Formally known as VIP Platinum) View: Concert & Dining Offering $425 + $11 Booking Fee Private Marquee Please contact Rochford Wines Directly Transport: View: Transport Routes and Prices Wine & Food Voucher: $35 Showtimes
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RSPCA Animal Remembrance Day
Sunday 26th April Rochford Wines 11.30am
Please join us in remembering the animals lost in the Black Saturday bushfires & to recognise the animal welfare organisations, local communities & volunteers who supported the rescue & rehabilitation of fire affected animals.
All residents from bush fire affected communities can contact the RSPCA on 03 9224 2222 to register to attend this event and to arrange transport if required.
BYO picnic blanks, chairs & hampers. Food will also be available to purchase at the event.
Live at Rochford Missy Higgins & The Cat Empire Sunday, 12 April 2009
Two of Australia’s best-loved music acts – Missy Higgins and The Cat Empire - will celebrate landmark performances at an Easter Sunday concert at Rochford Winery in the Yarra Valley, as part of Tourism Victoria’s “Amazing As Always” autumn program, designed to encourage the return of tourism to the Yarra Valley & Dandenongs, as local residents and businesses are rebuilding their lives after the Victorian bushfires. The concert marks a triumphant return to Australia for Missy Higgins, who has spent over one year in North America touring solidly. Her Top 10 Australian hit “Where I Stood” is still enjoying exceptional airplay in the US, 12 months after its release. The song has been a Top 10 airplay hit over there, with sales exceeding 100,000 albums and 500,000 sales on iTunes to date.
This is Missy’s first Australian concert and is impeccably timed to promote the multi-ARIA Award winner’s new online EP, "More Than This" which releases Tuesday, March 31 exclusively through iTunes.
The Cat Empire are also destined for foreign shores again this year, with North America and European touring planned, the band on target to clock up their milestone 700th show in July. The Empires new live album LIVE ON EARTH hit number two on the Australian artist album charts in March, joining their previous list of multi-platinum albums. Arguably one of Australia’s hardest working bands, fans of The Cat Empire should take note that this may be their last Victorian show until later this year, so don’t miss out!
The stellar line-up is nicely rounded off with the remarkable Tim Freedman, whose solo performances in Australia are renowned for a mixture of caustic wit and delicate piano.
Opening the show will be Melbourne’s own Skipping Girl Vinegar, the indie world’s masters of acoustic melody.
View: Ticket Holders Information
General Admission:
Please bring a deck chair or picnic rug, as there is no allocated seating.
$89.00 + $3.00 Booking Fee
Rochford Club Members Area Ticket (RCMA):
Rochford Club Members can enjoy the concert benefits included with membership having access to the reserved members area with private bar and amenities. Members must be current on the day of the event to purchase these tickets. Maximum 2 tickets per membership.
View: RCMA Ticket Changes
$89.00 + $3.00 Booking Fee
Reserve Area Tickets:
Fenced off area at the Front of Stage. Chairs are provided but not reserved.
No Individual seats allocated. First to arrive will get best seats.
$129 + $3.00 Booking Fee
VIP Platinum:
VIP access with a three course meal and beverages. Based on shared table seating.
View: VIP Platinum Offering
$289 + $10 Booking Fee
VIP Platinum Accommodation Options: NEW
The Sebel Heritage Yarra Valley is located at the gateway to the Yarra Valley offering 4.5 star sophisticated accommodation and the very best leisure activities.
Overnight accommodation for two in a Deluxe guest room including breakfast. $239.00
Cancellations subject to terms and conditions of the hotels.
Private Marquee
Perfect environment to relax in style whilst enjoying quality musical entertainment, gourmet buffet food and fine wine in a relaxed, fun-loving environment is most definitely an experience you and your guests will remember.
Transport:
To help you get to and from Rochford this year we are partnering with Melbourne on the Move. There are limited pickup locations between Melbourne and Rochford.Bookings Essential
Booking Fee of $3.00 per ticket applies
View: Transport Routes and Prices
Wine & Food Voucher:
Includes a main meal, dessert and two glasses of Rochford Wine.
$30
Showtimes
| Gates Open | 2:00 PM |
| Skipping Girl Vinegar | 3:00 PM |
| Tim Freedman | 5:00 PM |
| Missy Higgins | 7:00 PM |
| The Cat Empire | 8:45 PM |
| Concert Concludes | 10:00 PM (Approx) |
Grape Grazing Saturday, 18 April 2009
Rochford has just been advised by the organizers of Grape Grazing that the event has been rescheduled to Saturday 18th April and Sunday 19th April 2009.
For all information please go to Grape Grazing or call Grape Grazing on 03 5962 6600.
Visit the Grape Grazing web site to purchase tickets.
View: Grape Grazing Web Site
The rescheduled Grape Grazing Festival on 18th - 19th April brings new winery participants and some extra special events to the Festival, broadening its appeal to every lover of food and wine. You can Graze, Taste, Indulge... and Dance. You've got to love it all.
Now in its 22nd year, the Yarra Valley Grape Grazing Festival is a 'must do' event on Victoria's calendar. Picture it and be part of it.
Wine and Food:
A selection of Reds & Whites will be available
Price range: $23.00 - $36.00
Entertainment:Nicky Bomba & Bustamento
Formed after a pilgrimage to Jamaica, this tropical shaking ensemble pays homage to the upbeat rhythms of the Carribean. Founding member Nicky Bomba has sourced both classic and rare tunes covering the Calypso, Mento, Early reggae and Ska styles.
Four part harmonies, Double bass, Island guitars,Trumpets , Bongos and Congas for days, this group captures the uplifting and cheeky spirit of this wonderful music.
Rise ! Bushfire Relief Benefit Concert Sunday, 19 April 2009
Bushfire Relief Benefit Concert
“RISE!!” Healesville Racecourse
Sunday April 19, 2009 10am – 8pm
Rochford is proudly supporting “RISE!!” Bushfire Relief Benefit Concert.
Featuring two stages with 15 bands and solo artists. Artists ranging from well-known local acts to Melbourne outfits, it will be a great family day.
Other attractions include a Hot Rod Display and kids rides.
For more information please visit www.yarravalleyrises.com.au
Salsa Beats Saturday, 30 May 2009
Salsa Beats is a fantastic party that is extremely popular with everyone who likes dancing and meeting new people.
People say that Salsa Beats is like our very popular Cuban Jazz Festival except instead of running through the vines looking for fun and adventure with thousands of people you can have the same experience on a more intimate level within our cellars and get the chance to really connect with the experience...
Visit the Wine Quest web site to purchase tickets including transport.
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Stick MoreeboStick Mareebo is the voice, the personality and the maan behind some of the biggest radio stunts this town has ever seen. And now he's heading out to Rochford Winery to host the 2009 Grape Grazing festival! Stick Mareebo brings the madness of MIX101.1 to the streets of Melbourne and often hosts the biggest stars to grace our shores in exclusive public appearances including Pink, Avril Lavigne, Shaggy, Destiny’s Child and Human Nature, just to name a few. |
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DJ Brad SassmanIf you missed out on 7000 people going nuts at the Cuban Jazz Festival, they're doing it all over again in this encore performance! |
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Mother’s Day At Rochford
Sunday May 10th, 2009 is Mother’s Day, and here at Rochford Mum becomes the ‘Star of the Day’, with a sumptuous 3 course menu put together by our team of premier Yarra Valley chefs. Entrée of Salmon Riette served with Prawn Salad, will be followed by Chicken Kiev with Truffled Mushrooms, and Cauliflower Puree, Steamed Asparagus and Pea, and Medeira Jus. Dessert of Poached White Wine and Almond Tart served with House Made Green Tea Sorbet, completes this fabulous meal. Treat Mum to a very special day!
Rochford Wines, an exceptional experience with exceptional wines….
Open: 10am—5pm, 7days a week
Café: 10am—5pm
Restaurant : 12-3pm
Travel less than an hour from Melbourne’s CBD and find yourself transported into the glory of Victoria’s Yarra Valley. Nestled at the foot of the Great Dividing Ranges, Rochford Wines is proud to offer its guests a unique and exciting Yarra Valley winery experience.
At Rochford Wines we pride ourselves on the production of premium quality wines that express the true character of our vineyard sites. Winemaker David Creed produces high quality wines with fruit sourced from our vineyards, located in two of Victoria’s premium cool climate wine regions. Together, with the viticulturalist, David works to ensure that the vineyards in the Macedon Ranges and the Yarra Valley produce only the finest of grapes to be used in the making of our wines.
The story of Rochford Wines has its beginnings in the hamlet of Rochford, on the northern slopes of Victoria’s Macedon Ranges. The 270-acre property with functional winery was purchased by the Konecsny family in 1998. Less than five years later, the Konecsny’s purchased a second winery, Eyton on Yarra, located in the Yarra Valley.
Shortly thereafter, this property was renamed Rochford Wines, in keeping with the brand already established with the original winery in Macedon. At the same time, the property was significantly redeveloped to improve the layout and design of the Cellar Door, Barrel Room, Observation Tower and Art Gallery. The existing amphitheatre was also extended to accommodate larger concerts and outdoor events.
This dynamic winery destination is certainly a highlight of the Yarra Valley. At Rochford Wines we offer our guests an opportunity to sample award-winning wines at our cellar door, enjoy a meal in our restaurant or café, appreciate the landscape by looking out over the estate from the observation tower and take in a bit of culture with a stroll through the art gallery.
Our beautifully designed, contemporary facility also functions as a special events venue for birthday and anniversary celebrations, weddings, corporate functions, car club displays, drive days, coach tours and more.
This summer sees the commencement of the Rochford Twilight Experience. Enjoy pizza, Rochford wines and movie blockbusters amongst the vines and under the stars.
Rochford’s 4WD Track (Coming Soon) allows you to test your nerves and skills in The Swamp. Clamber your vehicle out of The Channel. Stay afloat over The Rails. The track is ideal for vehicle launches, training days and corporate events.
Rochford is also the home base of Global Ballooning; Australia’s most professional ballooning company.
Rochford Wines is also renowned for hosting a high-calibre concert season. To date, artists such as Joe Cocker, Chris Isaak, Norah Jones, Crosby Stills & Nash as well as Rod Stewart have entertained thousands at Rochford.
Rochford Wines is proud to offer all of our visitors a total Yarra Valley food, wine, arts and entertainment experience.
Careers at Rochford
Rochford Wines is always looking for new people to join our dynamic team. Positions are currently available in the following areas: We are looking for people for all types of shifts including day, evening, weekends, public holidays and for our special events.
Concerts & Events
Hiring from October through to April each year.
We hire people individually and also groups of people in a fund raiser capacity, where groups can work at an event and the money earned is forwarded to their cause. e.g Local schools, kindergarten, scout groups.
We are looking for people to work in:
Wine Tents - serving wine, beer & soft drink. RSA certificate required.
Food Tents - serving meals. Food handling certificate required
Day Site Maintenance - making sure the concert area stays clean throughout the day
Evening Site Maintenance - Starting in the evening to help with cleaning up the site during and after the event
Front of House
Bar Staff - serving wine, beer, coffee & tea. (Have you got a RSA - Responsible Service of Alcohol certificate?)
Wait Staff - Taking orders, clearing tables, serving meals (Have you got a Food Handling Certificate?)
Please forward your resume, or to discuss the openings in more detail, please contact us..
Fundraising & Community
Rochford supports local organisations
In response to requests for support, Rochford is pleased to offer two programs that may assist your organisation with its fund raising endeavours.
The two programs, a Wine & Cheese Evening, and, Concert Support, have benefited numerous community groups to date. If either of these options is of interest, kindly contact us to discuss in further detail.
(1) Wine & Cheese Evening
(this option available April – October)
A representative from Rochford Wines will conduct a 20-minute presentation at your premises. A minimum of 30 guests does apply. Contact us for further details regarding applicable fees.
(2) Concert Support
(this option available October – April)
To ensure the success of concerts at Rochford Wines, local community groups, schools, and clubs, assist by ‘staffing’ various posts. For every person from your organization that assists at these events, Rochford Wines will funds to your organization shortly after the event.
These two initiatives have resulted in successful fundraising for a variety of local groups. Please contact us to discuss available dates and further details.
Also during 2008 Rochford supported The Heart kids Victoria an Auxiliary of The Royal Children’s Hospital by donating items for there Christmas hampers and raffle prizes through out the years.
Rochford supports the Rotary Club of Chirnside Park
Rochford are proud sponsors of several events and fundraisers held by the club which as resulted in raising over $2500 for 2008/2009.
Rochford support CFA Healesville
The CFA of Healesville manage all the car parking at Rochford events during the concert season. The CFA have raised in excess of $8000.00 last year. Rochford wish to thank the CFA for all the efforts and assistance.
Rochford supports Bholu for women in Indian desert communities
Bholu products help artisans from Gujarat in the desserts of India earn an income, providing them with independence and opportunity.
Rochford has a range of Bholu products on sale.
View: More info on Bholu
View: Bholu website
Rochford Media Release
February 10, 2009.
Bushfire Victims Fundraising
Rochford Wines, the Yarra Valley’s largest concert and entertainment venue, has today announced all events currently booked at our venue in the coming weeks and months will be actively raising funds for the victims of Victoria’s horrific bushfires.
The tragic circumstances of the past few days has affected us all, some of our own staff have suffered terrible property losses, and our heartfelt sympathy goes out to our friends and families in surrounding regional Victoria.
Scheduled events at our venue, daily tourist coaches and companies who have booked private corporate functions, are generously donating funds to our collection bins to be passed directly to The Victorian Bushfire Relief Fund.
NAB is co-ordinating the distribution of funds to the Red Cross, and is also collecting donations in branches around the country and online. Account details are provided below.
Tourism destinations like ourselves in the Yarra Valley, who are fortunate enough to still have our properties, are open for business and we are actively supporting local relief efforts to do whatever we can to lend assistance.
Rochford would like to take this opportunity to encourage the hundreds of thousands of Victorians and interstate visitors who have attended major concert events at our venue in the past, and taken in the beauty of the Yarra Valley and surrounding townships at the same time, to give generously to The Victorian Bushfire Relief Fund.
Rochford, and our major business partners and suppliers, urge all Victorians, and indeed all Australians, to dig deep for our friends and their families.
Victorian Bushfire Relief Fund
BSB 082 001
Account 860 046 797
Wine Plans
Things you should know about the wine plan:
Flexible. You decide what we send, how often we send and in what quantity. Details can be edited at any time.
Savings. Every case you buy will be discounted and sent with FREE shipping.
Delivery. We send your order to you automatically, Australia-wide FREE.
Rochford Club Membership. By signing to a wine plan, you will automatically receive the benefits of being a Rochford Club member.
To become a Rochford Club Member, you need to purchase a full case of wine.
By purchasing the wine plan you authorise Rochford to charge your selected account at the time of dispatch of your order.
Vineyards
Our winemaker, David Creed produces wines of distinction from fruit grown in our Macedon Ranges and Yarra Valley vineyards, both located in two of Victoria’s premium cool climate wine regions.
We like to say we make our wines in the vineyard, in other words we strive to produce the highest quality fruit possible. To achieve this we pay attention to every detail such as yield regulation through pruning and crop removal. In these cool climate areas sunlight intercept is vital so all our vineyards are trained using vertical shoot positioning. Combined with shoot removal and regular trimming we achieve a very open canopy. This combination of low crops and maximum sunlight exposure results in consistently high quality fruit no matter what the seasonal conditions are.
Macedon Ranges Vineyard
Nestled on the northern slopes of Victoria’s Macedon Ranges at an altitude of 600 metres above sea level is the site of our first vineyard. In fact, our name comes from the hamlet of Rochford, located nearby. Here the combination of cool climate and red volcanic soil results in wines with a great depth of flavour and structure.
The 108 hectare property has 35 hectares of producing vineyard with the main varieties being Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Gris. The clones of Pinot Noir include the highly acclaimed Burgundian 777 as well as 114 and 115. Already the 777 is showing great promise and is now a vital component of our Pinot Noir blend.
Our Chardonnay includes the Mendoza and Burgundian 76 clones which are vital components of our blend adding great complexity to our cool climate Chardonnay.
Pinot Gris is proving to be well suited to the site producing wines of great balance with minimal winemaking intervention. This wine is truly made in the vineyard. Riesling is again well suited to this area and produces wines of finesse with great aging ability.
In summary we grow the following grapes in our Macedon Ranges vineyard:
- Pinot Noir
- Chardonnay
- Pinot Gris
- Riesling
Yarra Valley Vineyard
Our 32 hectare Maroondah Highway property in the Yarra Valley has 14 hectares of producing vineyard.
We grow the following varieties in our Yarra Valley vineyard:
- Chardonnay
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Riesling
- Gewürztraminer
- Pinot Noir
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Shiraz
- Merlot
- Cabernet Franc
The Yarra Valley climate is unique in that it is possible to produce a range of premium quality wines from a range of varieties. This is a result of the mild to warm growing conditions combined with a long growing season. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay have long been standouts as has Cabernet Sauvignon. The new kid on the block is Shiraz and this may prove to be the Valleys biggest asset. The style is definitely cool climate with fine pepper and spice characters to make the perfect food wine. Sauvignon Blanc produces a style which is a little more Bordeaux like rather than Loire. It is ripe with moderate acidity but is definitely Sauvignon Blanc. The Riesling and Gewürztraminer add variety to our list and are definitely worth at trip to the cellar door to try.
Cellar Door
Our Cellar Door is open 7 days a week, 9 AM – 5 PM. Here our knowledgeable staff will lead you through an enjoyable and engaging wine tasting experience.
Tutored wine tasting sessions for groups are also available.
While at the Cellar Door be sure to visit our Shop. It has a carefully selected range of products represents Australia and the Yarra Valley. Rochford branded items are also available.
For further details and
Restaurant
Rochford is an award-winning restaurant and is open for lunch from 12 - 3pm, 7 days a week. Our head chef Reuben Dwyer and his team of chefs delight visitors with their imaginative seasonal dishes created from fresh Yarra Valley produce. Bookings are essential.
Rochford can cater for your event, whether it is for a fine dining luncheon, corporate function or your wedding, we have menu choices that will suit the fussiest of eaters.
We can offer different dining experiences for the casual visit to a more fine dining experience for the connoisseurs of exquisite food and wine.
View: Restaurant Menu
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Café
Our Café and patio area is open from 9am until 5pm, 7days a week. This area offers a more informal dining experience. It is a great location for an outdoor event, a product launch or just to dine a lazy Sunday away overlooking Rochford's sculptured lawns and vineyards.
View: Cafe Menu
View: Breakfast Menu
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Function Rooms
Rochford is your blank canvas to create an event or function to remember. The Pinot Gallery and Barrel Room are popular for business meeting, while the Restaurant is often used for larger presentations and product launches. Marquees are also available and outdoor spaces include a sound shell and the Lawn is perfect for large events. The Courtyard adjacent to the restaurant is frequently utilised for pre dinner drinks and large groups for wine tasting.
Art Gallery
Visit the Gallery at Rochford Wines in the Yarra Valley. Stroll among the magnificent works displayed in our award-winning restaurant, upstairs in the gallery and the sculptures on display outside in the vineyard.
The versatile exhibition space of the Gallery will enhance the display of diverse artworks such as painting, sculpture, glass, gold and silver smithing, textiles, mixed media and photography.
The artwork flows from the designated gallery space throughout the architecturally acclaimed building complex and the winery grounds, changing according to our current artist and their works.
Rochford Wines is currently displaying artworks supplied by Etching House. For further inquiries regarding art or the hiring of this space, please call our Functions Manager.
Past Exhibitions
- Deborah Halpern
- Craig Penny
- Jill McKenzie
- Philip Stokes
- Marcus Dillon
- Terry Price
Amphitheatre
The Amphitheatre and Sound Shell at Rochford is ideal for concerts and music based events. Recently landscaped to increase the capacity of the venue, the Amphitheatre hosts concerts featuring international artists. Rod Stewart, Lionel Ritchie and many more famous artists have all entertained eager fans at Rochford.
The Sound shell provides for a more intimate occasion and is the location for the Rochford Twilight Experience.
The Rochford 4WD Track
Test your nerves and skills in The Swamp. Clamber your vehicle out of The Channel. Stay afloat over The Rails.
Nestled amongst some of the most rugged four wheel drive tracks in Victoria, we are proud to introduce the Rochford 4WD Track.
Located on our 35 hectare Yarra Valley site less than an hours drive from Melbourne, the track is ideal for vehicle launches, training days and corporate events.
Work with our versatile team to create exactly what you are looking for; we offer
training and off track tuition rooms for networking and team building sessions;
private marquees, exclusive restaurant or café use, or outdoor lawn splendour;
entertainment packages featuring local, national or international artists;
Course completion certification for participants; and
Signage and branding opportunities.
Let our reliable, adaptive and award winning team of chefs meld their culinary creations into the atmosphere you are looking for.
2006 Rochford Yarra Valley
Chardonnay
Tasting Notes
This wine is light straw in colour with brilliant clarity. The nose is fine and elegant showing melon and citrus fruit combined nutty yeast and oak characters. The palate is rich and creamy with a fine acid backbone leading to a long finish.
Winemaking Notes
This wine is produced from a single Yarra Valley vineyard. After crushing and pressing the juice was cold settled to a bright level. This juice was racked into small French oak barrels and cultured yeast was added. Following fermentation the early addition of sulphur dioxide has prevented malo lactic fermentation. The wine was aged on yeast lees without stirring for 8 months. The wine was bottled in February 2007.
Viticultural Notes
The fruit for this wine comes from our Yarra Valley vineyard. The 2006 growing season started with an early bud burst and this was followed by a long period of warm to hot weather with plenty of sunshine. This resulted in very early picking with the Yarra Valley experiencing one of its earliest vintages on record. The fruit was picked on the 7th March at 12.7 Be.
2006 Rochford Yarra Valley Reserve Chardonnay
Tasting Notes
This wine is light to mid straw in colour with brilliant clarity. The nose is rich and complex displaying citrus fruit combined with nutty oak and hints of fig, apricot and coconut. The palate is rich, creamy and almost seamless with a fine acid backbone leading to a long, tight finish.
Winemaking Notes
This wine is a blend of 4 chardonnay clones from two premium Yarra Valley vineyards. After crushing and pressing the juice was cold settled to a bright level. This juice was racked into new French oak barrels and cultured yeast was added. Following fermentation the early addition of sulphur dioxide has prevented malo lactic fermentation. The wine was aged on yeast lees without stirring for 18 months. The wine was bottled in early December 2005.
Viticultural Notes
A warm summer followed by a mild and sunny autumn produced finely structured grapes with excellent flavour definition.
2006 Rochford Macedon
Ranges Chardonnay
Tasting Notes
Light straw with a green edge. The nose shows classic cool climate chardonnay perfume of citrus and melon overlayed with nutty oak. The palate is tightly structured leading to a long creamy finish. Barrel fermentation and maturation complements the fruit structure and adds depth and complexity to this wine. As there is no malo lactic fermentation there is plenty of acidity to give length and freshness to the finish.
Winemaking
The great thing about making wine from fruit grown in a cool region is that the fruit arrives at the winery at a nice low temperature. This naturally low fruit temperature allows us to whole bunch press our chardonnay. This results in very high quality juice with well-defined fruit flavours, low phenolic extraction and very low solids levels. After overnight settling the juice was racked into French oak barriques and a yeast culture was added. Following primary fermentation sulphur dioxide was added to the wine to prevent malo lactic fermentation. We feel that the lack of malo lactic allows the wine to truly express its fruit characters and also gives a wine with better aging potential. This was followed by 8 months maturation on yeast lees.
The wine was racked from barrel in December and bottled in early February 2007.
Viticultural Notes
The early part of the 2005/2006 growing season was warm to hot but this changed quickly in mid March to being very cool and showery. This weather persisted for the balance of the ripening period. The resulted was extended ripening with good flavour development but slightly lower acidy than normal. The fruit was hand picked between the 24th and 26th April at 12.0 to 13.2 Be.
2006 Rochford Latitude
Chardonnay
Tasting Notes
Light to mid straw in colour will a green edge. The nose is complex showing stone fruit and fig characters combined with toasty oak. The palate is rich and creamy with a good depth of flavour. The acid adds length to the long clean finish.
Winemaking Notes
After crushing and pressing the juice was cold settled to a bright condition. The racked juice was divided with 27% being tank fermented and 73% barrel fermented in conditioned French oak barrels. The tank ferment portion received a short period of yeast lees contact while the barrel component remained on yeast lees of 9 months. The wine was bottled in February 2007.
Viticultural Notes
The 2006 Rochford Latitude Chardonnay is produced from grapes grown in the Yarra Valley (76%) and Macedon Ranges (24%).
The early part of the 2005/2006 growing season was warm to hot but this changed quickly in mid March to being very cool and showery. This weather persisted for the balance of the ripening period. The result was extended ripening for the Macedon Ranges component with good flavour development but slightly lower acidy than normal.
2008 Rochford Yarra Valley Sauvignon Blanc
Tasting Notes
Light to mid straw in colour with a touch of green. The delicate nose shows tropical fruit combined with gooseberry and passionfruit. The palate is richly structured and shows good regional character of fine fruit flavours combined with fine acidity.
Winemaking Notes
After crushing and pressing, the juice was fermented in stainless steel tanks at 15 degrees celcius, allowing the wine to retain its fresh, vibrant fruit characters. The 2008 Sauvignon Blanc was fermented to dryness, giving an alcohol 13.5% vol. Bottled May 2008.
Viticultural Notes
The fruit for this wine was sourced from the cool Seville/Woori Yallock area as well as our Maroondah Highway vineyards. An early bud burst followed by warm and dry conditions resulted in a very early harvest.
2008 Rochford Macedon Ranges Pinot Gris
Tasting Notes
This wine is mid straw in colour. The nose shows a fine perfume of fresh pear combined with stone fruit and spicy characters. The palate is tightly structured with subtle flavours and fine acidity. The finish is long with just a touch of classic Pinot Gris firmness.
Winemaking
Ripe Pinot Gris fruit has a considerable amount of pink colour as well as developed phenolics. In order to keep juice colour and phenolic levels as low as possible the fruit was whole bunch pressed. After cold settling the juice was fermented in stainless steel at 17 degrees C. This was followed by a short period of yeast lees contact for additional complexity. After stabilization and clarification the wine was bottled on 2 June 2008.
Viticultural Notes
The 2007-2008 growing season was warm and dry. Even so cropping levels were good with a nice balance of flavour and acidity.
2008 Rochford Yarra Valley Riesling
Tasting Notes
Light to mid straw in colour with a touch of green. The nose shows lime and citrus characters with a slight smoky edge. The palate is tightly structured with a good depth of flavour that leads to a fresh and clean finish.
Winemaking Notes
This is a blend of 60% Yarra Valley and 40% Macedon Ranges fruit. After crushing and pressing the juice was fermented in stainless steel tanks at 15°C, allowing the wine to retain its fresh, vibrant fruit characters. The wines were fermented to dryness before blending the two batches.
Viticultural Notes
The fruit for this wine is from our Maroondah Highway and Macedon ranges vineyards. The vintage in the Yarra Valley was warm to hot while the Macedon Ranges was warm early with a very cool period towards the end.
2007 Rochford Latitude
Moscato
Tasting Notes
Light to mid straw in colour. The nose show lifted floral notes of honeysuckle and violets. The palate is rich and full flavoured. The sweetness is balanced by fresh acidity and the refreshing spritz results in a long clean finish. Enjoy well chilled.
2005 Rochford Yarra Valley Shiraz
Tasting Notes
Deep plum red in colour with a purple edge. The nose shows classic cool climate Shiraz spice combined with dark berry fruits with hints of mocha and toasty oak. The palate is rich with dark berry fruits and lifted spice. There is a nice balance of acid and tannin. The finish is long and soft.
Winemaking Notes
The fruit for this wine was sourced from two premium Yarra Valley vineyards. The crushed and de-stemmed fruit was fermented in open top tanks with hand plunging. After pressing and malo lactic fermentation the wines were aged for 24 months in new and seasoned French barriques. To add further complexity 30% of the wine was barrel fermented. The wine was lightly filtrated prior to bottling in November 2006.
Viticultural Notes
A warm summer followed by a mild and sunny autumn produced finely structured grapes with excellent flavour definition.
2005 Rochford Yarra Valley Reserve Shiraz
Tasting Notes
Deep plum red in colour with a purple edge. The nose shows lifted cool climate Shiraz spice, dark berry fruits toasty oak. The palate is rich and concentrated with layers of dark berry fruits, sweet spice and mocha oak. There is a surprising amount of fine-grained tannin, which rounds out the finish and adds length.
Winemaking Notes
The fruit for this wine was sourced from our Yarra Valley vineyard. The crushed and de-stemmed fruit was co-fermented with Viognier (about 4% as whole berries) in open top tanks with hand plunging. After pressing and malo lactic fermentation the wines were aged for 14 months in new and seasoned French oak barrels. To add further complexity 30% of the wine was barrel fermented. The wine was lightly filtrated prior to bottling in September 2006.
Viticultural Notes
A warm summer followed by a mild and sunny autumn produced finely structured grapes with excellent flavour definition.
2006 Rochford Victoria
Shiraz
Tasting Notes
Rich plum red with a touch of purple. The nose shows lifted berry fruits combined with spice and savoury characters. Careful oak maturation has added softness and complexity to the palate while preserving the berry fruit characters. There is a nice balance of acid and tannin that adds length and sweetness to the finish.
Winemaking Notes
The winemaking was aimed at capturing as much fruit flavour as possible while also building in softness and richness through a short period of oak maturation. Early bottling has preserved the primary fruit flavours.
Viticultural Notes
The fruit for this wine comes from Victoria’s Goulburn Valley. The 2006 vintage was warm to hot and resulted in full flavoured fruit with good structure.
2003 Rochford Yarra Valley Reserve Pinot Noir
Tasting Notes
Deep plum in colour and brilliant in clarity. The nose shows lifted dark berry pinot fruit overlayed with high note oak, mocha and savoury characters. The palate is rich and full flavoured. The finish is long and soft with well integrated acid and tannin. This is a powerful wine while still showing the true elegance of Pinot Noir.
Winemaking Notes
When making Pinot Noir we try to keep things as simple as possible and let the vineyard characters do all of the talking. After de-stemming and chilling the fruit was cold soaked for 7 days before the addition of a pure yeast culture. The wine was fermented for a further 7 days. During the cold-soak period colour and flavour are extracted in a aqueous, while the extraction of hard tannins is avoided. At about 1 degree Baume two thirds of the wine was transferred to new oak barrels where it completed it's fermentation. This gives good integration of the new oak and provides additional complexity. The balance of the wine was pressed at dryness, settled for 2 to 3 days to remove large solids, and then racked into oak for malo lactic fermentation. After malo lactic fermentation the wine was left to settle, racked, and then returned to oak for a further 12 months maturation. This wine is a selection of the best barrels from the best bocks. The wine has not been fined but did receive a light filtration prior to bottling.
Viticultural Notes
The 2002/2003 growing season was mild and dry. All fruit was hand picked with the three different clones being picked over a period of two three weeks.
2006 Rochford Yarra Valley Pinot Noir
Tasting Notes
This wine is mid plum in colour and of brilliant clarity. The nose shows bright Pinot fruit combined with spice and savoury characters. The palate is richly structured with flavours of dark cherry and plum. The finish is long and silky.
Winemaking Notes
This wine is a single vineyard wine made from grapes off our Yarra Valley vineyard. Produced using our Pinot Noir technique of crushing followed by 6 days of cold maceration prior to fermentation. This allows the extraction of colour and flavour from the skins without extracting hard tannins. This was followed by a 6-day hot fermentation, which included 35% barrel fermentation. Following pressing the wines were racked to barrel for malo lactic fermentation and 14 months maturation. Prior to bottling the wine was lightly filtered.
Viticultural Notes
A warm summer followed by a mild and sunny autumn produced finely structured grapes with excellent flavour definition.
2005 Rochford Macedon Ranges Pinot Noir
Tasting Notes
This wine is mid plum in colour. The nose shows intense dark cherry and spice overlayed savoury oak with hints of violets. The palate is powerful and full flavoured and is supported by minerally acid and fine-grained tannins that will ensure medium term cellaring. The wine finishes with a good persistence of flavour.
Winemaking
When making Pinot Noir we try to keep things as simple as possible and let the vineyard characters do all of the talking. After de-stemming and chilling the fruit was cold soaked for 7 days before the addition of a pure yeast culture. The wine was fermented for a further 7 days. During the cold-soak period colour and flavour are extracted in an aqueous solution, while the extraction of hard tannins is avoided. At about 1 degree Baume two thirds of the wine was transferred to new oak barrels where it completed it’s fermentation. This gives good integration of the new oak and provides additional complexity. The balance of the wine was pressed at dryness, settled for 2 to 3 days to remove large solids, and then racked into oak for malo lactic fermentation. After malo lactic fermentation the wine was left to settle, racked, then returned to oak for a further 12 months maturation. The wine has not been fined but did receive a light filtration prior to bottling.
Viticultural Notes
The 2004-2005 growing season was mild to warm with some rainfall in the early part of the ripening period. This resulted in clean well-ripened fruit with good sugar and acid levels. Picking commenced of 14th April at 12.9 Be with the last clones being harvested on 30th April.
2004 Rochford Macedon Ranges Reserve Pinot Noir
Tasting Notes
This wine is mid plum red in colour. The nose shows dark berry fruits overlayed with spice, mocha oak and forest floor notes. The palate is rich and complex showing good Pinot Noir character and has the acid and tannin structure that will ensure medium term cellaring. The wine finishes with a good length of flavour.
Winemaking
When making Pinot Noir we try to keep things as simple as possible and let the vineyard characters do all of the talking. After de-stemming and chilling the fruit was cold soaked for 7 days before the addition of a cultured yeast. The wine was fermented for a further 7 days. During the cold-soak period colour and flavour are extracted in an aqueous solution, while the extraction of hard tannins is avoided. At about 1 degree Baume two thirds of the wine was transferred to new oak barrels where it completed it’s fermentation. This gives good integration of the new oak and provides additional complexity. The balance of the wine was pressed at dryness, settled for 2 to 3 days to remove large solids, and then racked into new French oak barrels for malo lactic fermentation. After malo lactic fermentation the wine was left to settle, racked, then returned to oak for a further 12 months maturation. The wine has not been fined but did receive a light filtration prior to bottling. This wine uses 100% new oak and is a selection from the best blocks.
Viticultural Notes
The 2003-2004 growing season was warm and very dry. The first fruit was hand picked on 22nd of April while the last blocks weren’t picked until end of May. The fruit quality was excellent with good flavours, richness and colour.
2006 Rochford Macedon Ranges Pinot Noir
Tasting Notes
This wine is mid plum in colour. The nose shows intense dark cherry and spice overlayed savoury oak with hints of violets. The palate is powerful and full flavoured and is supported by minerally acid and fine-grained tannins that will ensure medium term cellaring. The wine finishes with a good persistence of flavour.
Winemaking
When making Pinot Noir we try to keep things as simple as possible and let the vineyard characters do all of the talking. After de-stemming and chilling the fruit was cold soaked for 7 days before the addition of a pure yeast culture. The wine was fermented for a further 7 days. During the cold-soak period colour and flavour are extracted in an aqueous solution, while the extraction of hard tannins is avoided. At about 1 degree Baume two thirds of the wine was transferred to new oak barrels where it completed it’s fermentation. This gives good integration of the new oak and provides additional complexity. The balance of the wine was pressed at dryness, settled for 2 to 3 days to remove large solids, and then racked into oak for malo lactic fermentation. After malo lactic fermentation the wine was left to settle, racked, then returned to oak for a further 12 months maturation. The wine has not been fined but did receive a light filtration prior to bottling.
Viticultural Notes
The 2004-2005 growing season was mild to warm with some rainfall in the early part of the ripening period. This resulted in clean well-ripened fruit with good sugar and acid levels. Picking commenced of 14th April at 12.9 Be with the last clones being harvested on 30th April.
2006 Rochford Yarra Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting Notes
Deep plum red in colour and brilliant in clarity. The nose is complex showing cassis and dark berry fruits overlayed with spicy oak and savoury notes. The palate is rich and concentrated with good fruit and oak integration and balanced acidity. The finish is long finish with soft sweet tannins.
Winemaking Notes
The fruit for this wine is from our Hill Road and Winery block. Fermented in open top vats with hand plunging. Matured for 18 months in 76% French and 24% American oak barriques. Prior to bottling this wine received a light filtration.
Viticultural Notes
The 2006 growing season started with an early bud burst and this was followed by a long period of warm to hot weather with plenty of sunshine. This resulted in very early picking with the Yarra Valley experiencing one of its earliest vintages on record. The fruit was picked on the 30th March.
2006 Rochford Victoria Merlot
Tasting Notes
This wine is deep plum red in colour with a purple edge. The nose shows dark berry fruits combined with sweet spice and mocha oak. The palate is soft and fruity with fine grape tannins and good acid balance.
Winemaking Notes
This wine was fermented in open top vats with twice-daily hand plunging followed by pressing and malo lactic in tank. Oak maturation has been kept to a minimum to enhance fruit flavours while still providing some oak sweetness and tannin. Early bottling has preserved the primary fruit flavours.
Viticultural Notes
A warm summer followed by a mild and sunny autumn produced finely structured grapes with excellent flavour definition.
Sparkling NV Rochford Macedon Ranges Blanc de Noirs
Blended from Pinot Noir grown in our Macedon Ranges vineyard. The use of Pinot Noir base wines has resulted in a richly structured sparkling wine with a creamy texture and elegant finish. The crown seal adds consistency and freshness.
Awards & Accolades
2008 Awards:
2008 Royal Melbourne Wine Show
Silver Medal - 2006 Rochford Macedon Ranges Pinot Noir
2008 Gourmet Traveller Top 100 New Releases
2006 Rochford Yarra Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
5 Stars 94 points
2006 Rochford Macedon Ranges Chardonnay
4 ½ Stars 92 points
2007 Awards:
2007 Macedon Ranges Wine Exhibition
Glen Erin Group Trophy - 2007 Rochford Macedon Ranges Pinot Gris
2007 Sydney International Wine Competition
Blue-Gold Award - 2004 Rochford Yarra Valley Pinot Noir
2006 Awards:
2006 The International Wine & Spirit Competition
Bronze Medal - 2004 Rochford Macedon Ranges Reserve Pinot Noir
Bronze Medal - 2003 Rochford Macedon Ranges Pinot Noir
2006 Royal Melbourne Wine Show
Gold Medal - 2004 Rochford Yarra Valley Pinot Noir
Silver Medal - 2005 Rochford Yarra Valley Reserve Shiraz
2006 Vintage Cellars National Wine Show
Gold Medal - 2004 Rochford Yarra Valley Pinot Noir
2006 Decanter World Wine Awards
Trophy Gold Medal - 2003 Rochford Macedon Ranges Pinot Noir
Silver Medal - 2004 Rochford Macedon Ranges Reserve Pinot Noir
2005 Awards:
2005 International Cool Climate Wine Show
Gold Medal - 2003 Rochford Yarra Valley Reserve Shiraz
2004 Awards:
2004 Royal Melbourne Wine Show
Gold Award - 2003 Rochford Macedon Ranges Pinot Noir
Bronze Award - 2004 Rochford Yarra Valley Sauvignon Blanc
Bronze Award - 2003 Rochford Macedon Ranges Chardonnay
Bronze Award - 2002 Rochford Yarra Valley Pinot Noir
2003 Awards:
2003 Royal Melbourne Wine Show
Bronze Award - 2002 Rochford's Eyton Yarra Valley Chardonnay
Bronze Award - 2001 Rochford's Eyton Yarra Valley Pinot Noir
Bronze Award - 2001 Rochford's Eyton Yarra Valley Shiraz
Bronze Award - 2003 Rochford Macedon Ranges Pinot Gris
Bronze Award - 2002 Rochford Macedon Ranges Pinot Noir
2003 Macedon Ranges Wine Exhibition\
Silver Award - 2002 Rochford Macedon Ranges Chardonnay
Bronze Award - 2003 Rochford Macedon Ranges Pinot Gris
Bronze Award - 2002 Rochford Macedon Ranges Pinot Noir
2003 Ballarat Wine Show
Silver Medal - 2001 Rochford Macedon Ranges Pinot Noir
Bronze Medal - 2003 Rochford Macedon Ranges Pinot Gris
Bronze Award - 2002 Rochford Macedon Ranges Chardonnay
Bronze Award - 2003 Rochford's Eyton Yarra Valley Riesling
Bronze Award - 2001 Rochford's Eyton Yarra Valley Pinot Noir
Bronze Award - 2002 Rochford Victoria Chardonnay
2002 Awards:
2002 Royal Melbourne Wine Show
Best Pinot Noir Trophy - 2000 Rochford Wines Yarra Valley Pinot Noir
2002 Sydney International Wine Competition
Best Fuller Bodied Dry White Table Wine Trophy - 2000 Rochford's Eyton Chardonnay
2002 Sydney International Wine Competition
Best White Table Wine Trophy - 2000 Rochford's Eyton Chardonnay
2002 Sydney International Wine Competition
Blue Gold Award - 2000 Rochford's Eyton Chardonnay
2001 Awards:
2001 Royal Melbourne Show
Best Pinot Noir in Show Trophy - 2000 Rochford Wines Pinot Noir
2001 Macedon Ranges Wine Exhibition
Best Pinot Noir in Show Trophy - 2000 Rochford Wines Pinot Noir
2001 Macedon Ranges Wine Exhibition
The 'Laurie Williams Perpetual Trophy for Best Macedon Ranges Wine - 2000 Rochford Wines Pinot Noir
Special Occasions and Weddings
At Rochford we can make your dream event a reality, whatever the scale or occasion. From intimate private dinners to events that mark the most important occasions in your life, and of course, your wedding day – we will work with you and tailor the event to your vision, creating an unforgettable day.
Our team are skilled wedding and special event planners who can take the stress out of organising your event and arrange all the details for you.
Transform our spaces for:- Celebratory occasions
- Relaxation and leisure
- Anniversaries and birthdays
- Weddings
- Private concerts and performances
View: Weddings & Special Occasions Brochure
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Conferences
A unique and versatile venue combined with a team of experienced professionals are two of the essential ingredients when working with you to create a conference with a difference.
At Rochford we understand the need for flexibility.
We offer:
• Venue. A variety of spaces to cater from 20 to 7,000 guests
• Catering. A fully licensed venue with full kitchen
• Lighting and staging.
• Audio visual. Projectors, screens, sound system
• Activities including wine tasting, hot air ballooning, outdoor movie cinema, etc.
View: Corporate Events Brochure
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Corporate Entertaining
You are out to impress and make a statement. We want to help you make it. From intimate corporate dinners, to training days and product launches, our large indoor function spaces and expansive vineyards and grounds are your blank canvas.
Our dedicated team is on hand to give expert advice and assistance to ensure your function runs smoothly and according to plan. With skilled event planners on our team, we can take care of all the finer details to ensure a successful event.
The spaces at Rochford are ideal for:
Meetings and Conferences
Corporate dinners
Incentives
Training days
Product launches
Event services available on request:
Theming and layout
Place cards
Personalised menus
Overhead projector and screen
Data projectors
TV and VCR/DVD player
View: Function Rooms & Outdoor Areas
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For further information on Rochford Corporate functions and events please contact our Functions Manager: (03) 5962 2119
Testimonials
We have dozens of positive testimonials from a variety of happy clients. Here are but a few;
Client: Major Pharmacy
Number of Guests: 250
Thanks Faye, and thanks for making it so easy.
I thought the entire team of yours deserves great credit, from the kitchen staff to the serving and supervising team.
I heard nothing but very positive feedback, and the place pretty well erupted when I thanked your team in public.
Must do it again some time...!
Best,
Jeremy Oliver (guest speaker)
The venue, the food & some very very good staff made it a day to remember for us all.
Sandra
Just wanted to pass onto you how great your team are! We booked for the Sex in the City Twilight movie and as you know it was cancelled due to weather. We had arrived at the winery at about 6.30 before the downpour and when the rain hit, everyone there made us feel welcome with the offer of drinks and pizza. We spent about an hour sitting at the bar and having a lovely time. We will be back and recommend you to everyone. Please pass on our thanks to your staff for that night they were a real credit to you.
Brian
Just a note to say thank you for the superb evening and wonderful hospitality on Saturday night. We had such a great night.
We were all very impressed with the attentive service of your team, and the food was excellent. Each course of carefully matched wine and food evoked new thoughts from our table and we all had our favourites! (my picks were the soup and the Chardonnay).
Michelle
It was great to see all the gang the other night. Everything was excellent and I know everyone went away buzzing.
Chris
Thank you for your recent email and for all your assistance in arranging a terrific day on Sunday for my wife's birthday. It was a great event and you and your staff looked after us very well.
I look forward to arranging our next event with you in the future.
Andrew
I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank you for the wonderful organisation, room set up and service we received last Thursday delivering the training for
Rose and Luigi
Just wanted to say thankyou for all the wonderful work you and your staff put together last Saturday night for my 50th birthday celebration. The venue looked superb and for anyone wondering whether to have an evening function, I would say the atmosphere was just perfect with the open fireplace, candles and beautifully decorated tables. Guests assured me the main courses were very tasty, I certainly enjoyed all..wine was great and enjoyed by all.
I will certainly recommend you to anyone who is celebrating any special event.
Thanks for your warmth and care.
Global Ballooning
Australia’s most professional Ballooning company offers sunrise flights over the Yarra Valley from the home base at Rochford.
Global Ballooning provides passengers with a sustainable adventure experience. All passengers are VIP; the focus is on comfort safety and enjoyment.
You'll fly in a hot air balloon for approximately one hour over the beautiful Yarra Valley, completing the experience with a buffet champagne breakfast at Rochford Wines.
For more details contact Global Ballooning on (03) 9428-5703 or visit the web
Contact Rochford Wines
General Enquiries & Reception
03 5962 2119
reception@rochfordwines.com.au
Accounts Manager
Kareena Horwood
accounts@rochfordwines.com.au
03 5957 3315
Cellar Door Manager
John Bright
john@rochfordwines.com.au
03 5957 3313 or 0402 081 245
Head Chef
Reuben Dwyer
otto@rochfordwines.com.au
Functions & Event Manager
Faye Hendricksen
functions@rochfordwines.com.au
03 5957 3302
IT Systems Manager
Damien Brown
damien@rochfordwines.com.au
0416 280 437
IT Systems & Web Development
Hardik Patel
hardik@rochfordwines.com.au
03 5957 3305
Major Events
Graham Taylor
graham@rochfordwines.com.au
03 5957 3305
0439 618 998
Major Events, Logistics
Clea Barr
clea@rochfordwines.com.au
Resource Development Manager
Eva Konecsny
eva@rochfordwines.com.au
Restaurant Liason
Eva Konecsny
eva@rochfordwines.com.au
Sales Manager
Rob O'Connell
rob@rochfordwines.com.au
03 5962 2119 or 0400 643 258
Winemaker
David Creed
david@rochfordwines.com.au