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Off the Beaten Vineyard (4 Uncommon Varietals Produced at Melbourne Wineries)

As Melbournians, we love our wine, and nothing beats a medium–full-bodied shiraz or crisp sauvignon blanc. But sometimes it pays to step off the beaten track (or vineyard, in this case) and venture into a lesser-known world where other varietals dwell. Melbourne is home to some fantastic and lesser-known wines, but, before you hire a private coach and begin your wine tasting venture, we’re going to give you a head start and highlight four curious varietals across Melbourne. Let’s begin with a well-known vineyard.

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Top 6 Wedding Venues in Victoria (Winery Edition)

With Victoria’s restrictions having eased – paving the way towards a normal life once more – it’s time to start planning that dream wedding you’ve been fantasising about. With countless wedding venues across the state, it can be hard to narrow it down, which is why we’ve done all the hard work for you. Our wedding bus hire service has enabled us to observe countless incredible wedding venues – so here are our top six picks for wineries that make exquisite wedding locales.

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5 Ways to Get the Most out of Yoga

We’ve touched on yoga in the past – talking about how it can benefit you and how you can practise mindfulness during your sessions – but with so many people spending time at home lately, we thought we’d detail the best ways to get the most out of your yoga flow. Whilst under normal circumstances you’d be able to utilise our Melbourne-based bus hire service to travel the countryside and partake in yoga classes at a winery/resort, there’s no reason why you can’t get some practice in whilst you’re at home. Whether you’re a newbie or an experienced yogi – the following tips are designed to ensure a rewarding yoga session every time.

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Cheese & Alcohol: Pairing Notes And Tips

Often revered as a true delicacy – with varieties that appeal to people with all taste preferences – cheese is a much-loved indulgence here in Melbourne. And, it doesn’t get much better than pairing it with alcohol. But, with so many different types of alcohol around it can be hard to know where to start. Well, being a premium Melbourne-based bus hire company, we’ve done our fair share of travelling and have decided to impart some fundamental tips for pairing cheese and alcohol. Before we begin, it’s important to remember the number one rule of pairing – everyone has different tastebuds and it’s all a journey to discover what you prefer personally.

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The Fundamentals Of Wine Tasting: Breaking Down The Five Characteristics

We know how much our customers love wine tastings – especially when they’re paired with our simplified bus hire services. It’s often said that wine is much more enjoyable when you understand the process taken to create the wine. We’ve already spoken about the general vinification processes – but what about the fundamental characteristics that define the way wine tastes? There are five commonly recognised characteristics: sweetness, acidity, tannin, alcohol and body – and we’re going to be exploring each one in detail in today’s blog.

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A Day On The Green: Best Of The Decade

A Day On The Green is a widely recognised Australian music festival and one that has delivered timeless greats year after year. We’re proud to provide official event transportation services to this iconic Aussie festival – and, to show our love during these transitional times, we thought we’d take a look back at a few of the incredible line-ups that have blessed the festival’s stage over the last decade.

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Vinification 101

Wine is one of those extraordinary things where a single grape can produce a myriad of different flavours depending on factors such as climate, soil quality and when they’re harvested. These and other factors come together to affect the quality of the grape. We know how much people love wine, and with winter kicking in, it’s the best time to enjoy a glass of red. So, whether you’re looking to hire a bus in Melbourne for a winery tour in the near-future or are just interested in knowing a little more about how this glorious liquid is made – you’ve come to the right place.

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Top 5 Best Aussie Pub Rock Bands Of The 80s

Whilst there may not be any fantastic festivals or attractions for you to visit during the Melbourne quarantine – that doesn’t mean you can’t still have some fun. Our Melbourne bus tour company has partnered with ARW Classic ’80s radio station to deliver some of the best ‘80s tunes to you whilst you’re in quarantine. To celebrate the decade we all wish we were still living, we thought we’d list five of our favourite Australian pub rock bands in no particular order.

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5 Gorgeous Gardens To Visit In Melbourne This Autumn

Whilst summer might’ve passed, the good weather hasn’t. With some fantastic weather and the shining sun still coming our way, it’s a good as time as any to get to know some of the stand-out gardens that are riddled around the city. If you’re thinking of exploring any of the following gardens, then we highly recommend enlisting our Melbourne bus hire services to make transportation easier.

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