11 July 2026
Food from the Backyard
TarraWarra Estate head chef Daniel Snooks on cooking the Yarra Valley from the garden out, the producers he trusts, and why the best food barely travels.
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Food. People.
A sense of place.
Producer conversations, regional food and wine, and a closer look at progressive dining. Written by Mirna Ari.
6 June 2026
A food and wine itinerary across regional Victoria for a long weekend
Planning a long weekend of food and wine in Victoria? Spend it in one region, deeply: the Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula, or Bellarine.
Read the story23 May 2026
How to choose a food and wine experience in Victoria: what to look for before you book
How to choose a food and wine experience in Victoria. What to compare across the Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula, and Bellarine before you book.
Read the story14 April 2026
What the Mornington Peninsula does with a kitchen
The Mornington Peninsula carries chef-hat density unusual for a rural region. Why producer proximity shapes what Peninsula kitchens bring to the table.
Read the story7 April 2026
Who comes on a Makers' Circuit day, and why
A milestone birthday, an anniversary, a corporate gift that lands. Who books a Makers' Circuit day across Victoria, and what they are looking for.
Read the story5 April 2026
What a progressive dining experience actually is, and why it changes how you taste
How a progressive dining experience across three Victorian venues changes how you taste, with food, wine and the journey connecting each course.
Read the story3 April 2026
Yarra Valley red wine: Pinot Noir, Shiraz and Gamay
The Yarra Valley is known for Pinot and Chardonnay, but its red story is broader. How Pinot Noir, Shiraz and Gamay each tell a different part of it.
Read the story1 April 2026
Why three tables, not one
Most winery days blur into each other. The Makers' Circuit was designed against that. Why three tables across a single Victorian region change the day.
Read the story28 March 2026
Upper and Lower Yarra: what the divide means
The Yarra Valley is really two valleys sharing one name. How altitude and soil split the region, and why The Makers' Circuit anchors in the Lower Yarra.
Read the story25 March 2026
What autumn does to the Yarra Valley
Harvest, golden light, and menus that shift with the season. Why autumn is when the Yarra Valley is most itself.
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