We have just returned from a brilliant trip to Australia, taking in Hong Kong and Bintan in our travels. The purpose was to attend a wedding in Milawa, in the "gourmet region" of Victoria, about 3 hours north of Melbourne. There we found not only Brown Brothers winery but also a cheese factory, olive shop and many other tasty delights, as well as wonderful hospitality and excellent food.
On our way up from Melbourne we stayed at Chateau Yering, described as an historic house hotel (www.chateauyering.com.au). Our room was delightful, the bathroom vast and we had the most exquisite meal in the conservatory restaurant. Situated in the Yarra Valley, the Yering Vineyard was just next door. Sadly we had no time for a tasting but we put that right when we reached Milawa and had lunch at Brown Brothers accompanied by a variety of wines to taste.
In Milawa we stayed at another excellent hotel, the LindenWarrah (www.lindenwarrah.com.au) where the wedding reception was also held. The staff there could not have been more attentive and helpful and the food too was very good.
Now we are safely home - and it is quite nice to finally unpack the suitcase and, above all, sleep in my own comfortable bed!