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Humbling journey By KYLIE WILSON

UNFORGETTABLE:

Friends Delia Beattie (left) and Jenny Brown take a break during their trek in Bhutan, where they’ve seen how their fundraising is helping vaccinate young women against cervical cancer.

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SITTING atop a Himalayan mountain at sunset, taking in the vastness of her surroundings, was literally the pinnacle of a long journey for Wangaratta’s Delia Beattie. Diagnosed with cervical cancer almost two years ago, and undergoing major surgery, treatment, and a long recovery period before being pronounced in remission, Delia became passionate about fundraising for cervical cancer prevention, vaccination and research. That drive led to her fundraising, with best friend Jenny Brown, and both recently travelled and trekked in the tiny country of Bhutan to see the work being done by the Australian Cervical Cancer Foundation (ACCF). The pair, with support from communities in Wangaratta and Melbourne, have raised more than $9000 to help ACCF vaccinate around 12 per cent of Bhutanese girls against cervical cancer. “We were so rapt,” said Delia. “It was just phenomenal.” And she said she could not thank the Wangaratta and North East communities enough for all the support they provided during the fundraising. Delia said her and Jenny’s trek, which took in part of the mountainous Himalayas, dense forest, remote Buddhist monasteries, small villages, hospitals and more, was an unforgettable and humbling trip. Along the way, she was able to meet with many prominent Bhutanese advocates of cervical cancer prevention, including the country’s Queen Mother and Princesses, and its health minister. And she was honoured to see the work done by the ACCF and felt privileged to meet a large cross section of Bhutanese people, from patients who had received vaccines to Buddhist monks. continued page |

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GARDEN PROFILE

GARDEN HINTS

Delphinium giants

PHOTO: Kylie Wilson

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Whatâ€™s in your garden: The garden we have is a mixture of a lot of types of plants â€“ we have quite a few different roses. Most are flowering at present. Some are standard, but most are bushes and some are climbing. The garden we have is the work of about 18 years. What do you enjoy about gardening: We enjoy the garden and so do a lot of types

of birds. Gardening is a challenge for us, but we keep at it. It keeps us fit and we enjoy it. Favourite plant/spot in your garden: In our garden we have many favourite plants and plenty of room to walk around in. We have plenty of different birds coming and going all the time, plus a few different small animals that come and go. Water saving/ conservation tip: Water saving and

mulching is a great help in our garden, at present we have most of the garden beds covered with red woodchips and very low types of ferns around them. We try to save water if we can. Your tips to keep gardens in top shape: We try the best we can to keep the garden free of weeds and do some tip pruning and also pruning of roses. We try and keep up the water to the plants and lawns and also cut the lawns.

CALLING ALL GREEN THUMBS... Do you live in the Rural City of Wangaratta, Alpine or Indigo Shires and want to showcase your garden on this page? Call Kylie Wilson on (03) 5723 0135 or email kwilson@ nemedia.com.au to find out more.

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DURING the nineties, English style cottage gardens were a popular style of garden with large, wide, herbaceous borders, brimming with layers of colourful foliage and flowers. They required plenty of maintenance, fertiliser and lots of water. During the decade long drought, with little water and severe water restrictions, gardening evolved to become more water wise and many of those beautiful cottage garden plants went out of favour. Strappy foliage plants, cacti and grasses, in gravel and pebble garden beds became the new trend. But as gardening is ever changing, cottage style flowering plants are making a welcome return, in a more sustainable and water wise way. By using a 2015 approach to gardening, creating micro climates within a garden, using organic, compost rich soil and mulching to best meet the plantâ€™s growing preferences, many cottage garden plants thrive. One of my all-time favourites is the Delphinium, with clusters of star-like flowers on tall spikes, which bloom throughout spring and summer. Delphiniums are most commonly known for their blue blooms, but there are over 250 different species of annual and perennial delphiniums, with flowers in blues, purples, whites, pinks, reds and pale green. A variety suitable for the North East

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VETS CORNER

FEATURE STORY

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Stray animals WHEN a stray dog or a cat is found by a member of the public, there are regulations to be observed. Section 84 of the Domestic Animal Act 1994 states that stray companion animals must be surrendered to an authorised officer. This means that if you are not an authorised person, you must as soon as possible deliver the stray animal to an authorised officer of the council of the municipal district in which it was found. There are penalties for failing to follow this law. Unfortunately veterinarians are not authorised officers. Hence, if an uninjured dog or cat is handed into a veterinary clinic, by law the clinic must arrange for a ranger to collect the animal as soon as possible. If you find a stray animal, your local council is the first place you must call. If an animal is found injured, it needs to be taken to a veterinary clinic for assessment and emergency treatment. When an injured animal is microchipped and registered the veterinary clinic is then able to contact its owners promptly and decide on an appropriate course of action. In Victoria all cats and dogs that are registered with a local council for the first time must be microchipped.

Laws are already in place requiring microchipping of restricted breeds and declared menacing or dangerous dogs. It is also a requirement to microchip all cats and dogs when they are sold or given away from pet shops, commercial breeders, pounds or shelters. All cats and dogs aged three months and over must be registered with the local council. Pet registration is a legal requirement under the Domestic Animals Act 1994. You can be fined for not complying. Please contact your local council to find out more information about registering your pet. Meagan Lee BV Sc (Hons), Ovens and Kiewa Vets

LIFE CHANGING: Delia Beattie has recently returned from Bhutan after tirelessly raising money for cervical cancer vaccines in that country. PHOTO: Kylie Wilson

NEXT GENERATION: A group of Bhutanese children Delia and Jenny encountered along the way.

“The Bhutanese people and their culture are just inspiring,” she said, noting that at one Buddhist monastery the monk allowed them to come and sit on the temple floor - a sacred space. “You couldn’t help but be in awe of the beauty and the surroundings,” Delia said. “I couldn’t have been more humbled by the experience. “It’s one of the most challenging things I’ve ever done… and I couldn’t have picked a better place to go and release all that emotion.” Delia said the trip has given her a

PETS CORNER SONNY, a one year old male domestic medium hair cat, who is white and tabby in colour, is this week’s pet of the week at the Wangaratta RSPCA. To see more animals up for adoption at the Wangaratta RSPCA, visit the shelter in Connell Street or phone (03) 57222874.

different perspective on life, encouraging her to live in the moment and practice gratitude and mindfulness. She urged all women to be vigilant about both getting themselves vaccinated against cervical cancer (if eligible) and getting regular check-ups. “It can happen to anyone, at any age,” Delia said. The ACCF is committed to working towards eliminating cervical cancer in Australia and developing countries, including vaccinating young women against the disease, and more information is available on accf.org.au.

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FISHING FOCUS

CATCH OF THE WEEK Name:

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THUMPING YELLOWBELLY: Andrew Chaplin with a magnificent Lake Hume yellowbelly caught on a soft plastic lure coated in Sax scent on the weekend. Andrew swears by applying Sax lure scent onto his lures when targeting yellowbelly. He has been cleaning up in Lake Hume for the last six to seven weeks.

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Lake William Hovell. Lake William Hovell will only continue to improve as conditions continue to warm up. Yellowbelly remain elusive in Lake Buffalo, although I did see a photo of a large one over 60cm long which was caught in the fishing competition run there earlier this month, which I have been told was a huge success. The trout are still hot to trot in the small streams. Last week’s rainfall has done wonders

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for the rivers and creeks on so many levels. The fresh water has sent the trout on a late spring feeding frenzy. The extra water will give the creeks a better chance of flowing all summer (we will still need more rain at some point to ensure this). The dirty water which is currently pushing through Wangaratta in the Ovens and King rivers is loaded with micro-organisms which will provide feed for the newly hatched Murray cod fry which should be floating around the rivers at the moment resulting in a better survival rate for spawning Murray cod. Thanks to last week’s rain, everyone is a winner in the world of freshwater fishing in North East Victoria.

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Redfin, yellowbelly, trout all firing LAKE Hume continues to produce the goods as the yellowbelly fishing ticks over nicely with decent reports coming in at a steady pace each week. The yellowbelly started early this season with the onset of warmer weather in September, and haven’t stopped biting since. It’s not just yellowbelly, there’s been plenty of redfin caught there too, with the odd trout still turning up, although reports of trout in Lake Hume have slowed right down of late. The redfin are going mad in just about every waterway that contains them. The Beechworth lakes have been fishing exceptionally well, so too has Allan’s Flat waterhole, Lake Buffalo, and there have been a few redfin caught in

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Period pain IF the hot water bottle, pain relief tablets and the couch are your best friends each month, then it’s time to break the debilitating pain cycle known as period pain. Pain lets your body know that something is amiss and should not be ignored or band-aided if it keeps occurring. There are two main types of period pain: Firstly, crampy pain which often doubles a person forward is a sign that muscles are locking up or cramping. This is very common with young, growing women and can indicate a mineral deficiency which makes muscles and nerves malfunction. During the growing and developing years of a teenager, minerals such as magnesium and calcium are in high demand for bone and muscle growth. Sporty teens will also use minerals magnesium and potassium. Stressed, moody or academic teens will use vitamin B which assists these minerals to absorb and reach areas in the body where they are needed most. A naturopath will guide you to the best combination to top these nutrients back up and ensure you are eating well enough to maintain healthy levels. The second common pain type is a full, congested, bloated pain which may

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COUCH TIME: For many women, their period is a debilitating time. be accompanied by constipation. Any pressure applied to the belly makes it worse. Sometimes the pain feels like it is dragging down into the pelvis and legs. The period bleed may have a delayed start and then can be heavy and clotted. This type is a little more complex as other organs may be involved such as the liver, the hormone balance glands, the bowels or the lymph system. Most often these organs are running sluggish or out

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THIS DAY IN HISTORY

Hanging of Ned Kelly, 1880 ALL avenues to secure a reprieve had been tried, and Ned Kelly was informed that his execution would take place. Outside the Metropolitan Prison, on November 11, 1880, a crowd estimated at 5000 people gathered to wait for the appointed time. At 10 o’clock, the execution was carried out.

THESE are the best apple turnover you will ever have. Made with Paterson’s Pastry, the buttery and flaky pastry shell encases a sweet-tart Granny Smith apple-and-cinnamon filling that’s perfectly cooked throughout. Quickly cooking the apples before filling the turnover guarantees that they will be perfectly cooked, allowing you to focus on baking the pastry until it’s just right. Method Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat to 400°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper In a large saucepan, combine apples, 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and six tablespoons water and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until apples have softened but still hold their shape (8-10 minutes). Add more water, one tablespoon at a time, if apples becomes too dry. Stir in lemon juice and salt. Set aside to cool completely. Meanwhile, stir together remaining four tablespoons sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in small bowl; set aside. Roll puff pastry into a 5 1/2- by 21-inch rectangle that is about 1/4-inch thick. Trim edges and cut into four rectangles. Place puff pastry squares on prepared baking sheet. Lightly brush edges of pastry with egg wash. Place apple filling in centre of squares. Fold over puff pastry to create a triangle and gently press edges together. Using a fork, press edges to seal. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle tops with cinnamon sugar.

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THERE has been a lot of talk lately about the negative impact consuming large quantities of red meat and processed meat products can have on our health. While it’s wise to take all expert and reputable information on board, when you drill down, these kinds of warnings always seem to wind up coming back to the concept of “moderation”. Over decades our plates and portion sizes have bulged along with our bellies, but there is no need to apply the “less” rule when it comes to variety or flavour. I’m not about to forgo charcuterie, but it’s hard to beat a stir fry for getting a multitude of fresh and healthy ingredients into a meal. Combining whatever is in the vegie patch with just a handful of protein is taken to a new level when you enjoy it with Pfeiffer’s Gewurztraminer. The wine’s brightly tropical

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Millennials seeking purpose and innovation A ccording to a recent survey of thousands of business and engineering students by Universum, millennials want to truly understand a companyâ€™s purpose, align with it and work with others to propel the organisationâ€™s performance. And they want to be inspired, not overwhelmed, by employer messages. Storytelling is critical: Millennials want to learn about employees who embody the organisationâ€™s values and communicate authentic stories about their working life.

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Millennials are highly attracted to entrepreneurial energy in the workplace. They want to work in innovative settings, unencumbered by infrastructure, while still delivering strong financial results. Consequently, the tech industry generally attracts this kind of talent. Regarding employers in other industries, the energy sector took a hit with all employers losing ranks while the fast-moving consumer goods industry experienced a positive upswing.

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CHEF/COOK Old Block CafĂŠ Baileys of Glenrowan require a passionate Chef/ Cook to oversee the operation of our popular Old Block CafĂŠ. The cafĂŠ offers lunch service each Friday, Saturday and Sunday with occasional functions, festivals and events held throughout the year. In this permanent part-time role the successful applicant will be responsible for all ordering, menu creation and costing, preparation and lunch service (working alternate weekends) in the Old Block CafĂŠ across a 20-24 hour week. Our offering is based around our much loved wood fired oven, utilising fresh, regional and seasonal produce wherever possible. The successful applicant will be â€“ Â‡ +DUG ZRUNLQJ DQG HQHUJHWLF ZLWK WKH PRWLYDWLRQ to work autonomously. Â‡ $EOH WR SODQ DKHDG DQG PDQDJH WLPH HIIHFWLYHO\ Â‡ ([SHULHQFHG LQ FUHDWLQJ FRVWLQJ DQG GHOLYHULQJ seasonal menus. Â‡ $ IRRG ZLQH ORYHU ZLWK D IODLU IRU WKH FUHDWLYH Reporting to the Cellar Door Manager this role offers great hours, a picturesque winery setting and great staff benefits. To apply email your resume and a brief covering letter to cellardoor@baileysofglenrowan.com.au Applications close Wednesday, November 25, a role description is available on request.

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BUSINESS AND FINANCE

And which bank are you with? AT least the Reserve Bank left interest rates alone on Melbourne Cup Day, not like the punters at Flemington who must have lost a packet with such an outsider getting up in the cup. I am certainly perplexed with the banks putting up mortgage rates when collectively they have shown profits for the financial year of more than $30 billion. In my reading this week I came across an article where banks are being told to urgently lower their costs, which could mean more branch closures. They are even contemplating moving some functions offshore, as they try to preserve returns because of expected softer revenue growth. Even though this year’s annual profits were staggering to the everyday man in the street,

By KEN CLARKE, WANGARATTA CERTIFIED PRACTICING ACCOUNTANT

kenclarke11@bigpond.com apparently the major banks revealed the industry faces a weaker outlook for profitability, as tougher capital requirements weigh on the returns banks make from their lending. They are expanding the net interest margin by raising their prices, reducing provisions, cutting costs and boosting the income obtained from fees. With net interest margins under pressure and bad debts heading higher, analysts say

reducing operating costs may be the best way to protect the returns shareholders have become accustomed to. CLSA analyst Brian Johnson is of the opinion that lowering costs should be an ‘urgent’ priority for the banks and one way to do this would be through rationalisation of their branch networks. Westpac chief executive Brian Hartzer has indicated there will be some closures of its 1200 odd branches but he promised they would not be taking a ‘sledge hammer’ approach. Previous research from the bank found that 100 closures were achievable, so it will be interesting to see what they do. Mr Johnson said that banks were likely to increasingly use robots, automation and digitisation

to perform back-office tasks that involved processing of information more efficiently. He said a final way in which banks may cut their costs is through greater use of ‘offshoring’ – sending local jobs to lower cost countries. This strategy has already been used by all lenders except the Commonwealth Bank. Some believe that in the next three to five years, the big banks will have some 20 to 30 per cent less branches and this is reinforced by technological changes which mean more and more of the banking needs can be automated. I shudder when I visit the Commonwealth in Wangaratta to be greeted by a staff member with a tablet, who takes your particulars and then you sit and wait. At the National if you have

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anything more than paying in, there is a telephone so that your banking account manager can be contacted and advised of your presence. Not sure this is a good system either. The whole exercise can be frightening and I can see the smaller towns like Myrtleford, Bright and Mt Beauty losing some of their big banks. I remember many years ago when the last bank in Chiltern closed - but thanks to WAW Credit Union the people of Chiltern still have a financial presence in the town. To those living in smaller towns keep up the pressure to retain your banking needs. We have seen the demise of the car industry - will the banks also lose to overseas entities?

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TEMPTING: Warren Proft and Bernadine Long from Chrismont sample some of the winery’s food and wine offerings. For more information on Chrismont’s celebration see page 3 of this feature.

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Sweet spring indulgence in the King Valley VISITORS can enjoy a family atmosphere and, of course, tempting wine and food during this year’s La Dolce Vita Wine and Food Festival on November 14-15. This year’s celebration is set to be bigger and better than ever, and Wines of the King Valley’s Allison Lloyd said there has been a steady stream of visitor inquiries about the weekend. She said the addition of newcomers Merkel Wines brings new life to the celebration of ‘the sweet life’ in the valley - a new cellar door showcase for the Merkel family’s single vineyard

wines and a new offering at their property, the Moyhu Hotel. “This is going to be a great stop between the two lengths of the valley, an enticing place to relax with Mediterranean snacks, a glass of wine and outdoor bistro setting,” Allison said. The 2015 festival will offer a range of delights, including new release wines, delicious Italian inspired food, special wine lunches, kids activities, fabulous live music and more at the various participating wineries. La Dolce Vita highlights the innovative wine styles the King Valley

has become renowned for, the foods that many of the generation have grown up with and the honest and generous hospitality of the winemaking families of the King Valley pride themselves on. Visitors can enjoy sangiovese and prosecco in its Australian home, and can also sample wine varieties from around the world such as pinot grigio, arneis, vermentino, savignon, verduzzo, barbera, nebbiolo and tempranillo, along with more traditional varieties including riesling, shiraz and cabernet. Each of the wineries participating in

Live the Sweet Life at Chrismont! With a crisp Mediterranean white and an Italian-inspired menu to hand, soak up ŵĂŐŶŝĮĐĞŶƚ ǀŝĞǁƐ ŽǀĞƌ ƚŚĞ <ŝŶŐ sĂůůĞǇ ĨƌŽŵ ŚƌŝƐŵŽŶƚ͛Ɛ ďƌĂŶĚͲŶĞǁ͕ ŵŽĚĞƌŶ ĚĞƐŝŐŶ ĐĞůůĂƌ ĚŽŽƌ͕ ƌĞƐƚĂƵƌĂŶƚ ĂŶĚ ůĂƌĚĞƌ ƚŚŝƐ >Ă ŽůĐĞ sŝƚĂ ǁĞĞŬĞŶĚ͘ dĂƐƚĞ ǇŽƵƌ ǁĂǇ ƚŚƌŽƵŐŚ /ƚĂůŝĂŶ ǀĂƌŝĞƚĂůƐ ƌĞŶŽǁŶĞĚ ƚŚƌŽƵŐŚŽƵƚ ƚŚĞ ƌĞŐŝŽŶ͕ ŝŶĐůƵĚŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ ƉŽƉƵůĂƌ >Ă ŽŶĂ ǁŝŶĞƐ ŽĨ WƌŽƐĞĐĐŽ͕ WŝŶŽƚ 'ƌŝŐŝŽ͕ ^ĂŶŐŝŽǀĞƐĞ ĂŶĚ ĂƌďĞƌĂ͕ Žƌ ƚƌǇ ƚŚĞ ƵŶŝƋƵĞ ŇĂǀŽƵƌƐ ŽĨ ƌŶĞŝƐ͕ ^ĂŐƌĂŶƟŶŽ ĂŶĚ &ƌĂŐŽůŝŶŽ͘

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La Dolce Vita bring their own unique style and character to the event, allowing visitors to experience the true Italian spirit of the King Valley. Wines of the King Valley have created diverse itineraries for La Dolce Vita patrons to make the most of their celebration experience and more information is available on winesofthekingvalley.com.au. You can also find out more by seeking out Wines of the King Valley on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, or share your experiences of the weekend using the hashtag #ladolcevita.

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All about taste at Politini Wines

Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 November 2015 Taste innovative wine styles the region has become known for, indulge in a range of authentic Italian inspired food prepared by Nonna’s and renowned local chefs and enjoy live music, roving entertainers, gnocchi rolling competitions, kids activities and more.

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IT’s all about taste this La Dolce Vita Wine and Food Festival at Politini Wines. A visit to the King Valley is all you need to taste the sweet life and feel the warm welcoming hospitality and Italian spirit. Over the festival weekend visitors to Politini Wines can taste from their southern-Italian feast of market fresh seafood and homecooked Sicilian favorites. Visitors can experience Nonna Josie’s ever-popular Amici platter – a selection of home-made arancini, salsicce, polpetti and more to share. Indulge in delightful home-made dolci including Nonna’s own cannoli, almond biscotti and Sicilian lemon and almond tart, plus espresso coffee too. Taste a superb selection of Italian and traditional wine styles in the Cellar Door, including new release pinot grigio, vermentino, sangiovese rose and Prosecco Classico. Salvatore will provide his unique taste of Sicily as he plays his piano accordion. Scott Solimo and Amanda will also be playing live music. The kids will be entertained with arts, crafts and loads of toys. At Politini Wines it’s not only a celebration of the sweet life but a celebration of the sensation of taste with the launch of their new wine club, Sapore. Quite literally, “sapore” means “taste” and this “taste” translates as Politini’s taste of Sicily, love and passion for wine, food, friendship, and Sicilian culture which they will share with Sapore wine club members along with fantastic member benefits. Taste the sweet life at Politini Wines - La Dolce Vita from 11am–5pm on November 14-15. For more information visit www. politiniwines.com.au or call 0427 567 377.

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Gnocchi Carnevale focuses on family fun CHEERS: Locals and visitors alike enjoy Pizzini Wines’ Gnocchi Carnevale each year.

how Italian wine styles from King Valley age.” Lunch is served from 11.30am and includes gnocchi and other savoury dishes. Visitors can laze in the shade with friends and enjoy a Moscato or Brachetto cocktail and antipasto plate. Stroll through the market stalls, listen to toe tapping tunes and just enjoy the family’s hospitality. ENTERTAINMENT > Kids The kids will love the giant sandpit. Once again kids can make their own kite and learn how to fly it with the crew from Kites4kids. This year the children will also be kept busy with the team from FunFit who will be roving the crowd in true carnevale style as well as teaching the kids circus art and magical tricks.

> Music Live entertainment is by Maurice Milani and The Rumour and roving gypsy jazz band Bric a Brac. “We can’t help but have both these bands return each year as Maurice and John play dancing tunes from the 60s til now while Ced and his troop will take you to the streets of Paris with their gypsy jazz classics,” Katrina Pizzini said. Those attending the winery can also enter competitions, where they have a chance to win a case of “Pizzini’s finest”. At the Ms Gnoccha gnocchi rolling competition, taking place at 2pm daily, you can test your gnocchi rolling talents – Pizzini Wines provide the dough, you provide the skill. “It is always a hotly contested competition with complete novices pitting themselves against feisty

Chrismont unveils changes at La Dolce Vita READY to unveil their brand new cellar door, restaurant and larder, Chrismont are among the diverse range of King Valley wineries opening their doors to visitors during this year’s Wines of the King Valley La Dolce Vita celebration (November 14-15). This year, Chrismont are welcoming visitors to ‘live the sweet life’ at their brand-new facilities overlooking the majestic King Valley. “From the turn of the first sod, just on twelve months ago, Chrismont’s Cellar Door has drawn on the talents of local trades and craftsmen to produce a spectacular modern-design building,” said Bernardine Long, of Chrismont Wines. “With modernist architecture at the fore celebrating unparalleled views of the Black Ranges, you can sit back in style and enjoy a rustic, Italianinspired menu enriched with flavours that embody owners Arnie and Jo Pizzini’s northern and southern-Italian ties, generous style and collection of contemporary varietal wines. “Treat yourself to the extensive range of Chrismont classic-European and La Zona Mediterranean styles over a

tasting in the custom designed cellar door, or as a complement to your food selections as you dine the afternoon away. “Aromatic whites perfect for spring and summer will feature, including the popular La Zona Prosecco. “For lovers of red wines, the smallbatch La Zona Nebbiolo 2014 and La Zona Sagrantino 2012 will be available, alongside the rare chance to taste the Riserva handcrafted wines representing the best of Chrismont’s viticulture and winemaking. “Great house tunes will set an acoustic vibe to chill out to as you sit back and feel the Valley’s renowned ‘Sweet Life’ seep into your bones. “Rustic food, stunning views, bold architecture, generous hospitality and contemporary varietal wines – what more can you ask for?” Those interested in enjoying the surroundings and food at Chrismont are urged to secure their table now for La Dolce Vita 2015 – bookings are highly recommended. For more information, call (03) 57298220, email info@chrismont.com. au, or see www.chrismont.com.au.

Italian Nonnas, what could go wrong?” Katrina added. The wine spitting challenge, happening at 2.30pm daily, sees champions returning year after year to contest the crown, and this competition is always a thrill to watch. “We encourage all to enter as you never know what can happen on the day,” Katrina said. “Entrants are judged on style as well as accuracy.” The Gnocchi Carnevale is part of the region’s La Dolce Vita food and wine festival, so those buying a festival wine tasting glass ($20 –note the price change) at our cellar door, can use it at all nine participating wineries. For more information, call Pizzini Wines on (03) 5729 8278.

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