Yields from the 40+-year-old, dry-grown vines are low, and the quality of the wi…
The Loddon Valley is home to broad acre farming properties that have sustained generations of local families. Plus, one town offers a rare chance to visit one. Head to Boort to find the famous Simply Green Tomatoes. Marilyn Lanyon’s family have farmed tomatoes here since the late 1970s. When drought hit the business took a dramatic change in focus and the Lanyons went from farming 400 acres of fruit to just one acre, all bound for a tried and true preserve recipe.
While in the area stop off at nearby Salute Oliva to sample award-winning olives and olive oil, and meet the well-travelled makers Peter and Marlies Eicher.
Around Bridgewater on Loddon and Inglewood several wineries make superb use of the region’s rich soils. Even Queen Elizabeth can vouch for the quality, having been served Water Wheel shiraz during her 2006 Australian visit. Meanwhile the Fat Butchers dry aged beef is as highly sought-after as any other of the region’s local produce.
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At the start of Mincha Munchies I was only making jams, spreads and preserves. T…
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Woolly Warmers are body- shaped therapeutic heat / cold pads made from wheat and…
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Marlies and Peter Eicher moved to Australia from Switzerland to learn English an…
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Our farm is certified organic and we adhere to sustainable farming practices usi…
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Water Wheel Vineyards have been making wines in Bridgewater since 1974. Speciali…
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A wander around the old distillery gives life to the old photographs. The work…
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In 1997, the Lawson family established their first block of Shiraz vines in the …
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Rosie and Drew welcome you to Squirrel Gully . Our story began with a shared dr…
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Our family has been producing fine merino wool in the Loddon Valley region in Vi…
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Blue Mallee eucalptus leaves cut from farmers land around Wedderburn and process…
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Murphy's Creek Farm has been in the Hancock family for six generations with its …
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The grapes are hand-picked, while the vines are hand-pruned during winter. For …
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Xanna is an artisan soap making company specializing in 100% Australian Olive Oi…
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In their courting days in 1985 Mark Gilmore and Christine Stevens planted the in…
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From the river gums to the box/ironbark forests and mallee country, the unique a…
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At Simply Tomatoes, Ian and Marilyn Lanyon give you the chance to see what happe…
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Unlike most salts which contain additives and anti-caking agents, our Flake Sea …
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Billabong Organics developed from a desire to produce a quality snack product us…
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We at Bridgewater Bakehouse provide a friendly customer experience and delicious…
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My name is Jenny Hosking and I am the owner, designer and knitter of unique, bes…
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In 2016, I poured my very first candle. Since then, we have grown into a small b…
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