Our Top 3 Winter Wine Picks for Melbourne
Melbourne winter has a personality all of its own. One minute it is grey, sideways rain and “why did I leave the house?” weather, and the next it is a cool, sunny afternoon that absolutely deserves a good glass of wine. So, we are starting our winter picks with a slightly controversial choice: 2024 Wayward Child […]
If Unicorns drank wine
Unicorns have wandered through human imagination for thousands of years. They appear in ancient myths, medieval tapestries and royal legends as symbols of purity, magic and rare beauty. Elusive, graceful and impossible to pin down, they also strike us as creatures that would have excellent taste in wine. A unicorn would never drink whatever happened […]
Pairing Wine with Chinese and Asian Cuisine
Pairing wine with South-East-Asian cuisine, especially popular Chinese dishes, can be tricky if you approach it with a purely Western food and wine mindset. Classic pairing rules often focus on things like cream, butter, roasted meats and simple savoury sauces, but many Eastern dishes work across a much wider flavour spectrum. Sweet, sour, salty, spicy, […]
What makes Helen and Joey Estate unique
The Yarra Valley is home to some of Australia’s most celebrated wineries, but few offer the complete visitor experience found at Helen & Joey Estate. Located in Gruyere, this unique Yarra Valley winery combines a working vineyard, state-of-the-art winery, cellar door, hatted restaurant and boutique hotel on one property. Whether you’re planning a wine tasting, […]
Is the Yarra Valley Good for Pinot Noir?
Wine lovers around the world regard the Yarra Valley as one of Australia’s premier Pinot Noir regions. Its cool climate, varied elevations and diverse soil types create ideal conditions for producing elegant, expressive wines that capture the character of both place and season. At Helen & Joey Estate, Pinot Noir sits at the heart of […]
Overnight accommodation at a winery
The Yarra Valley is known for its vineyards, cellar doors and restaurants, making it one of Victoria’s most popular destinations for food and wine lovers. Many visitors spend the day exploring wineries before returning to Melbourne, but a growing number are choosing to stay overnight and experience the region at a slower pace. One question […]
Hatted Restaurants in the Yarra Valley
Yes. The Age Good Food Guide awarded Re’em Restaurant at Helen & Joey Estate one hat, making it one of the few hatted restaurants in the Yarra Valley. The restaurant combines contemporary Chinese Australian cuisine with estate-grown wines. Regional produce and the heritage of owners Helen Xu and Joey Zeng inspire the dining experience. Under […]
Wine Tasting at Helen & Joey Estate
A wine tasting at Helen & Joey Estate is less about ticking wines off a list and more about taking a small, delicious expedition through our vineyard. Every wine you taste is estate grown and made on site, which means each glass has a direct connection to the land around you. From bright, easy-drinking styles […]
Small Batch Chilli Oil from the Yarra Valley
For the first time, Helen & Joey Estate is creating its own signature food product ‘Re’em Chill Oil’ for guests to take home from the Yarra Valley cellar door. Introducing Re’em Red Oil, a fragrant chilli oil inspired by the bold aromatics and layered spice found throughout Chinese cuisine. Infused with ginger, garlic and whole […]
Winter Weddings at Re’em Yarra Valley
Celebrate your wedding in the quiet, romantic beauty of winter at Re’em Yarra Valley, located within Helen & Joey Estate in Gruyere. Surrounded by vineyard views and the rolling hills of the Yarra Valley, winter offers a uniquely intimate setting for couples looking to create a memorable wedding experience.
For a limited time, couples booking a winter wedding between June and August 2026 can access a special seasonal offer designed to make planning a little easier and the day even more special.
