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byTRINA SMITH YELLOWGLEN
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As the sun starts to shine and the weather warms up, our thoughts turn to springtime celebrations and what better place to enjoy a glass of bubbles than at Melbourne’s iconic Spring Racing Carnival. It’s an exhilarating time and the excitement of a perfect race day is contagious – the anticipation of planning the perfect ensemble, the sight of thousands of stunning racegoers, the pounding of hooves at the track, and of course, the opportunity to pop a bottle of bubbles to celebrate. Yellowglen Winemaker Trina Smith and I enjoyed hosting a fantastic launch of Yellowglen House this month, featuring Yellowglen Peacock
Lane by Samantha Wills. Yellowglen House rewards race-goers who exude sophistication, style and grace, who are ‘tapped on the shoulder’ by the Yellowglen House hosts and given a golden key for access to the VIP only marquee with all the trimmings on the front lawns at Flemington. This edition of SW Style will take you through a sneak peek of Yellowglen House during spring racing carnival. We hope it provides you with some inspiration and gives you a reason to pop a bottle of Yellowglen Peacock Lane by Samantha Wills! Creatively yours,
SW and Trina
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The story of Peacock Lane was a key when putting together this year’s Yellowglen House mood board. An abundance of floral against mossed tables, an eclectic mix of shapes, textures all housed under a clean modern Yellowglen Marquee. Guests to feel lost in the beauty of spring time celebration!
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PALETTE Masculine wooden shades mixed back with forest greens, creamy white blooms among rich crimson petals was the primary palette. Crystal cut glassware placed in layers along each installation, allowed for the blooms & Yellowglen bottles to be a key feature.
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Taking inspiration from the fresh, crisp flavours that pair beautifully with Yellowglen Peacock Lane by Samantha Wills, the menu was abundant with delights such as freshly shucked Tasmanian oysters with green apple jelly sake and wasabi vinaigrette, spicy malaysian rice paper rolls and poached ocean trout on quinoa and red radish. Later in the day, we showcases sweet treats – cute little mini ice cream and gelatini cones and Yellowglen Bella Pink Moscato!
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Dubbed ‘the people’s birdcage’, Yellowglen House aims to treat guests to an amazing experience. From the welcome with the stunningly attired Yellowglen hosts, the golden key that unlocks the gates to the house, bubbles on arrival, to the best views of the track! Impressive frocks were among smart printed suits as all sipped on bubbles while chatting about trackside events.
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[SHOP NOW] Completing her chic look Samantha wore the Fine China Heart ring and the Risk of Heart ring which featured opal white stones which tied in beautifully with the ensemble.
SW wore a chic white fitted frock from BZBGMAXAZIRA which featured a gold neck plate. This was paired back with a simple pear shaped fascinator and satrapy heels from Aldo.
WITH THANKS CATERING LAISSEZ CATERING - laissez.com.au REFRESHMENTS NESPRESSO - nespresso.com TEHANA SPARKLING - tehanasparkling.co.nz MOUNT FRANKLIN - mountfranklinwater.com.au FLOWERS ALEKSANDRA - aleksandra.com.au
SPONSORS CATERING PETER ROWLAND CATERING - peterrowland.com.au REFRESHMENTS YELLOWGLEN PEACOCK LANE BY SAMANTHA WILLS YELLOWGLEN PERLE VINTAGE ROSÉ YELLOWGLEN VINTAGE BELLA PINK MOSCATO FLOWERS FLEUR OF ARMADALE - fleurs.com.au
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