A Rotary Club of Southbank Function Lovegrove vineyard and winery Cottles Bridge. (Click here or the picture for more info.) Lovgroves is situated in a delightful setting - it's worth a return visit for a longer stay.  Lovegrove of Cottlesbridge  (Click here for more info.)  (Additional Info here) 1420 Heidelberg-Kinglake Rd, Cottlesbridge, 3099. Ph: 9718 1028 Vineyard and Winery. Light lunches, wine tasting and sales. Open 11.00am - 6.30pm Lovegroves serve a great Antipasto or Cheese Platter Lunch & wicked coffee and cake.    Wine tasting is a serious business - but its all smiles after a gourmet lunch.  Strathewen Hills  (Click here for more info.) 1090 Strathewen Road, Strathewen, Vic 3099 Ph:  9714 8464 Winemaker and Owner Bill Christopherson. Vineyards and Winery - Opening hours: Call to make an appointment    Bill Christopherson had a really engaging smile, a wonderful personality and an encyclopaedic knowledge of wines. And he makes (and sells) some truly beautiful wines. And Finally the Fabulous Private Picnic Concert at "Kangaroo Ridge" 20 acres of beautiful natural bushland which is home to Sam & Jenny Ginsberg at Cottlesbridge/Hurstbridge. Sam's ute cut short the 1km walk to the house for some, and then it was a picnic tea in their bushland garden.    This was followed by a fantastic concert with Cath Mundy and Jay Turner - internationally acclaimed singer-songwriters! Their songs enthralled and moved everyone. Here's a sample of some of their songs: High Life       (Click to hear) Naked            (Click to hear) Separation Street    (Click to hear) Check their website  (http://www.mundy-turner.com/) for more songs and info.