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Dominique Portet’s 40th Australian Vintage

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Last night the We Know Melbourne team were invited along to a wine tasting soiree to celebrate the 40th harvest of Dominique Portet wines. The celebrations were held in the intimate industrial space of QT Strategies where we got to mingle with other food bloggers, wine lovers and of course the father and son team of Dominique Portet. The Portet family have been making wine for ten generations, originally beginning in Bordeaux in the 18th century. Today the Portet name is closely associated with Dominique Portet and Ben Portet, the ninth and tenth generation winemakers. Dominique originally from France, has worked with vintages all over France before moving to Napa for 3 vintages, and in 2000, started the Yarra Valley winery and cellar door. While his whole family is involved (including wife and 2 other sons), it is Ben the 10th generation winemaker who works at the winery alongside his father. A humble and gracious duo, we were delighted to have the opportunity to meet such a family so committed to winemaking. The evening was completed …

The Light in Winter

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As the chill descends upon Melbourne, celebrate The Light in Winter’s 10th anniversary with a vibrant program of art, music and performance from dusk. The symbolic Indigenous Campfire will remain burning at Federation Square for the whole of The Light in Winter season. Go warm yourself by the campfire and enjoy the vibrant lights, music, dance and storytelling. When: Until July 17 Where: Federation Square Visit the website here. Directions from The Swanston Hotel: Take any of the trams going down Swanston St towards Federation Square (Tram No: 1, 3, 8, 16,  64, 67, 72,)

Win a Double Pass to Our Kind of Traitor

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While on holiday in Marrakech, an ordinary English couple, Perry (Ewan McGregor –THE IMPOSSIBLE, THE GHOST) and Gail (Naomie Harris – SPECTRE, SOUTHPAW), befriend a flamboyant and charismatic Russian, Dima (Stellan Skarsgård – AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON, THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO), who unbeknownst to them is a kingpin money launderer for the Russian mafia. When Dima asks for their help to deliver classified information to the British Secret Services, Perry and Gail get caught in a dangerous world of international espionage and dirty politics. The couple is propelled on a perilous journey through Paris and Bern, a safe house in the French Alps, to the murky corners of the City of London and to an alliance with the British Government via a ruthless and determined MI6 agent (Damian Lewis – HOMELAND). From the writer of DRIVE adapting the hit John Le Carré novel – the mind behind TINKER TAILOR SOLDIER SPY –this taut thriller twists and turns its way around the world with dramatic consequences. We have 5 double passes to giveaway! Visit …

Peninsula Hot Springs – Award Winner

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There’s been no better time to soak those winter chills away than now. Peninsula Hot Springs, located just a little over an hour’s drive from Melbourne has just been announced as the winner in the World Luxury Spa Awards Mineral Springs Spa category held in Switzerland on June 18.The World Luxury Spa Awards aim to recognise world-class spas where the winners and finalists were selected by means of an annual voting process with thousands of spa guests from 144 countries were given the opportunity to vote online. If you haven’t been before, or are just in need of a hot soak, the Peninsula Hot Springs are the perfect winter’s day trip! With   over 20 different types bathing experiences (including a cave pool, reflexology walk, Turkish steam bath (Hamam), sauna, cold plunge pools, family bathing area, massaging thermal mineral showers and hilltop pool, offering stunning 360 degree views of the region), it’s the ideal social thermal bathing experience for groups of friends and families. Where: Springs Lane, Fingal, 3939 Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia Visit the Peninsula Hot Springs …

What’s On: July

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Winter has well and truly set in, but the cold weather has never stopped Melburnians from having fun. We’ve found some of the hottest events for you this July which will make you want to embrace the cold and see you emerging from your winter hibernation. Laneway European Night Market | Fridays, July 2 – August 12 Pretend you’re travelling through a European winter at Madame Brussel’s Laneway European Night Market. Inspired by the Christmas markets in Germany and Switzerland, the market will be filled with  rich European spiced aromas of mulled wine, German sausages, freshly baked pretzels and live music. Melbourne International Film Festival | July 28 – August 14 Returning for it’s 65th year, everybody’s favourite film festival will see over 300 movies hit the big screen for a cinema extravaganza. Expect the best international cinema, documentaries and Australian cinema. The Finders Keepers Market | July 22 – July 24 Etsy lovers, your arts and craft dreams can be found here. More than just a market, there’ll be over 250 independent designer stalls plus live …

Celebrate Bastille Day in Melbourne

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Celebrate France’s national day at  the Bastille Day French Festival with a weekend filled with French food and culture. Now entering it’s second year, the festival will once again offer a taste of France to Melbournians. Snack on the very best French food and goods displayed in a wide variety of stalls and be entertained by live entertainment, conferences, movie screenings and children’s activities. There’ll also be cheese and wine masterclasses, or our pick of the festival  a Champagne & French Pastries Masterclass. When: July 16 – July 17 Where: State Library of Victoria Visit the Bastille Day website.

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The Finders Keepers Market

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Etsy lovers, your favourite arts and craft market returns to Melbourne this July. The Finders Keepers Market will take over the Royal Exhibition Building for a massive three day event, featuring over 250 independent art and design stalls in the world. Since launching in 2008, the markets now promotes and supports over 1200 sellers each year. Expect to find some lovely local makers from Melbourne, as well as talented favourites from all around Australia. Once you’re all shopped out, stick around for the good food and live music, and make a day of it! When: July 22 – July 24 Where: Royal Exhibition Building Visit The Finders Keepers website.

Gertrude St Projection Festival

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Gertrude Street Projection Festival are celebrating their eighth year this July with another spectacular show illuminated by the visions of talented projections artists. From Friday  15 July to Saturday 24 July, Fitzroy’s buildings, laneways, footpaths and tree trunks will be lit up with site-specific, curated projections. Celebrates and connecting our diverse community, the diverse arts program will allow  us to see familiar spaces and buildings in new, inspired ways. When: 15 July – 24 July Where: Fitzroy and Collingwood Visit the GSPF website.  

City Shapers Festival – Heineken®

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Heineken®  are bringing their  City Shapers Festival to Melbourne on 4 August. Keeping it a secret to exactly where and what you’ll be doing, guests can expect to be taken on a worldly adventure through some of the most unique experiences Melbourne has to offer.  The festival will open your eyes through a series of striking murals designed to shape the way cities look, evoking more emotion into their environments. The journey will start at an iconic Melbourne train station where you will board an exclusive Heineken® train before being transported to a secret location, where Heineken® will transform an unassuming venue into a dynamic festival space, full of intrigue and worldly discovery. There will be a number of unique experiences at the event, from the vibe of bustling Asian cities to a trendy jazz club in New York and dazzling performances. Guests will be in for an epic night as Heineken® finishes with a performance from a surprise international act.  The evening will be filled with  exciting surprises and unexpected reveals so guests should prepare …

Winter Date Night at the Coburg Drive-Ins

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Popcorn, cuddles under the blanket and a movie on the big screen! There’s nothing more romantic than a good old-fashioned date night at the drive-ins. This July, Coburg Drive-Ins are bringing  Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates & 2D Ghostbusters to the big screen for Winter Date Night! Tuck in to some of Melbourne’s finest food trucks (including Real Burgers, Senor BBQ, Street Crepes, White Guy Cooks Thai, Roadrunner Fried Chicken, Mr Burger, Greet Street Food, Mamma Van, Street Crepes) before getting cosy for your movie night! When: July 13 – July 14 Where: Coburg Drive-Ins Visit the website here. Want to find out more about what’s happening in Melbourne? Sign up to the We Know Melbourne mailing list here to stay in the loop.