King Valley Stories
Down by the water
Lake William Hovell is a favourite among locals and visitors, and it’s easy to see why. The lake sits among the mountains of the upper King River, with views and…
Read MoreMake yourself at home
Whether you’re planning a long winery road trip, or a quick immersion in La Dolce Vita, we’ve lined up a selection of charming accommodation choices for you. Casolare at…
Read MoreNew tastes of the season
It’s the time of year that new life abounds, and in the King Valley this means new wine releases and new restaurant menu offerings. Here are this year’s spring sensations.…
Read MoreTasting the sweet life
‘I’d love to say I’m here to improve my wine knowledge, but really, I just want to over-indulge in good food, and spend lazy mornings in bed and afternoons drinking…
Read MoreTastes like home
Winemaking traditions that began around the family table now make world-class wines on the King Valley. Linda Newton, one of the second generation at La Cantina Wines, can pinpoint the…
Read MoreCelebration of art in the King Valley
The Prosecco will be flowing when the King Valley Art Show celebrates its 20th birthday this year. Over the last two decades the art show has grown into a significant…
Read MoreWine in the blood
Growing up on the vineyards has inspired these three winemakers to pave their own path. Joel, Carlo and Alfred Pizzini Glen Merkel The Brown Family “Winemaking was my ticket to…
Read MoreSweet rewards
Josie Politini is one of the King Valley’s culinary treasures, cooking and sharing food that is true to her Sicilian roots. Josie (Giuseppina) is the matriarch of the Politini family,…
Read MoreCreate your own path
Prosecco is renowned in Italy as the drink for every occasion – fresh, uncomplicated, even joyful sparkling wine. In my circle of friends, it is called upon when we have…
Read MoreValley comes together around wine
The King Valley follows the path of the King River, from its upper reaches in the Alpine National Park, due north to Wangaratta. But it may be wine as much…
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