Local gin, wine and spirits

Daimien and Rosalind Vodusek sought to raise their family and build a business based on good old–fashioned work ethics and values.

Having planted 36,000 olive trees and added a state–of–the–art processing plant to produce one of the freshest and finest cold–pressed extra virgin olive oils (EVOO) on the market, their intention has certainly borne plenty of fruit.

Their business acumen and those ethics have seen them open two stores on the main street of Yarrawonga – the Rich Glen Provedore and the Rich Glen Orangerie.

Ros has a passion for sourcing local and regional produce from farmers and producers and the Rich Glen Provedore is packed full of delicious artisan olive oil dressings, flavoured olive oils, superb local cheese, the famous Milawa bread, wood–fired pizza bases, sauces and condiments, small goods and health foods.

Their 'just add cheese' section, where you can build your own platter box, is becoming a favourite as is their new gin, chocolate and lolly wing.

The skincare side of their business can be found in the Rich Glen Orangerie which is home to a beautiful, diverse range of Rich Glen's all–natural skincare, baby care, natural remedies, artisan soaps, aromatherapy candles and eco–friendly home goods along with unique Australian made skin and body products.

This winter will see some new additions to the Rich Glen Provedore following Ros and Daimien's recent day trip to the Milawa Gourmet Region.

Every second month, they will showcase a couple of different winemakers, distillers and cheesemakers.

They also plan on bringing a tasting night to the Provedore so you can pop in and sample the new things to come.

"I was so surprised when we went for a day trip to the Milawa gourmet region and how many awesome distilleries and wineries there are around, and really good ones too," Ros said.

"If you are a grower, producer or value adder in our region we would love to hear from you and feature your products in our stores."

To keep up to date and register online for the events, visit the Rich Glen social media pages so you don't miss out.