Reviews 4. Some think that he went down with the ship, but the believers remain unmoved on the fact that he made it to shore and lived a happy life in the luscious hills of Margaret River. Wine tastings, private tasting, a drink in the wine lounge, or perhaps a table at the Vasse Felix restaurant; whatever tickles your fancy, elegance and prestige, with a dollop of western charm, is served with a smear.
The art gallery is forever alive with seasonal exhibitions from international and Australian artists. Do yourself a favour and get a dose of that cultural flavour. If you want it gift wrapped in a wine tour with a few other favourites on the list, Check out our take on Wine Tours in Margaret River. Denis and Tricia Horgan purchased the estate in while the wine industry was on the brink of combustion.
Ten years on from the birth of Leeuwin Estate, the first vintage was harvested, but things really took off when their Chardonnay won the Decanter Magazine Art Prize in later to bestow international recognition. Settling in at number 3 on our list, make sure you visit Leeuwin Estate, one of the best wineries in Margaret River.
Review 4. Cape Grace Wines believe that winemaking is art, and they have certainly delivered on this concept. Each grape is handled like a dear old friend, minimal interference, whole bunch pressing, and strict temperature regulation during fermentation contributes to the meticulous art form that makes Cape Grace Wines one of the top wineries in Margaret River. We recommend an extensive wine tasting at this gem of a winery; it would be a travesty to miss out on a glass of perfection.
Reviews 5. Why is the wine so damn good here? For Luke, listening to the wine and letting it tell you what to do. Now, if the wine is actually whispering in your ear, probably slow down on the tastings. Luke prizes his team on knowing what to do with a wine after tasting it; is it ready, does it need another year in the barrel, is the temperature right, all of these attributes comprise Stella Bella wines as some of the best in Margaret River.
When Robert Mondavi was interested in planting vines on your property it was a pretty good sign to Dennis and Trish that it was time to forget the plumbing business and start planting vines. In the early years Mondavi helped as a consultant with the planning of the vineyards and with the direction of the wine styles. This wine was a beacon to other producers in the region, helping to show that Margaret River could make wines to rival the best in the world.
In the years since its establishment as a fine wine region, Margaret River has grown and grown. Today there are over two hundred wineries in the region. In recent years, the established icons of the region have been joined by a new generation of producers redefining what Margaret River wine could be. These are vignerons dedicated to natural farming and pushing the boundaries in a region that, for all its strengths, is one of the most conservative in Australian wine. From organic and biodynamic farming methods to whole bunch fermentation in amphora to extended skin contact for white wines to experimenting with alternative varieties, the next generation of Margaret River producers are finding a new audience for the region around the world.
Vanya Cullen recently released their very first amber wine , an extended skin contact Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc blend , to great acclaim, while the number of vineyards being farmed organically and biodynamically in the region increases every year.
For somewhere that was identified all those years ago by Professor Harry Olmo and Dr John Gladstones as an ideal location for viticulture, it makes sense that minimal input farming is well-suited to the Margaret River. Now that is something we can all be grateful for. This information is presented in good faith and on the basis that Wine Australia, nor their agents or employees, are liable whether by reason of error, omission, negligence, lack of care or otherwise to any person for any damage or loss whatsoever which has occurred or may occur in relation to that person taking or not taking as the case may be action in respect of any statement, information or advice given via this channel.
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Media releases Articles Market bulletin China investigations. About us Stories of Australian wine. Stay in touch with Wine Australia. Josephine Perry had an early start with her first harvest at Cape Mentelle when she was only Since then, she has worked both locally and in Europe, particularly Spain, which is where the Dormilona name came from. Working with classic Margaret River varieties, Perry fashions lithe and elegant offerings of great energy and drive. Nic Peterkin is a about as close to Margaret River royalty as it comes, being the son of the pioneering Dr Mike Peterkin of Pierro fame.
But Nic was never going to let his princely birthright drive his career. Indeed, rather than slip into the family groove, he founded L. Husband and wife winemaking team Julian and Alana Langworthy make wines both from their Sheoak Vineyard in Yallingup, as well as from other distinguished sites.
Liv Maiorana and Mijan Patterson founded South by South West in , with the mission to celebrate the diversity of grapes and sites in Margaret River. To that end, they produce a dizzying and everchanging selection of cuvees, from small to micro in size, with many of their lines only filling 25 to 50 cases — vivid expression made with a lo-fi ethos. They were early players in redefining what was a very established, and some would say conservative, region.
Amelia Park take the cellar door experience to a sumptuous level, with a dramatically lit vaulted room lined with barrels leading to the tasting room that commands expansive views of the Wilyabrup Valley.
Drop in to taste casually, with cheese and charcuterie available to snack on, or make a day of it and book in for a more extensive winery tour followed by lunch in the restaurant. The Credaro family can lay claim to having grown grapes in Margaret River for over 90 years. Initially this was for private use, mimicking the traditions of their Northern Italian origins. The Tuscan-style tasting room has some stunning views of the valley below, as does the lawn in front, where BYO picnics are encouraged.
Veteran winemaker Mark Warren walks a slightly different path to many of his neighbours, experimenting with uncommon techniques and grape varieties. The cellar door has all the Margaret River charm on a more discreet scale, with obligatory cheese and local charcuterie selections available. A visit to the first producer to lay the foundations for the Margaret River we know today is a must. And not just for a piece of history, Vasse Felix have one of the most comprehensive visitor experiences in the country.
From full winery tours to casual tastings and wine and food matched feasts, Vasse Felix has it all, including a legendary restaurant and world class art gallery. Housed by a building that was inspired by the Cape Dutch homesteads of South Africa, the Voyager Estate cellar door is a unique experience for the region.
From the full Voyager range available in flights to rare and aged examples, it covers all things Voyager comprehensively, but there are broader instructive options available, too. Private tastings can be organised with their sommelier, with almost any theme up for consideration. Estate-grown vegetables and house-baked bread complement local charcuterie and international cheeses on the food front. Local chef Coby Cockburn opened Blue Manna Grill in partnership with his seafood supplier, assuring a sparklingly fresh catch for this pan-Asian bistro.
Step next door and you can buy that produce fresh from Oceans Fresh Seafood, or one door further down brings you to Blue Manna Takeaway. With a decidedly non-hipster vibe, this is a classic regional fish and chipper, but it sources its catch directly from the Augusta Marina, skipping the frozen fillets that the majority of its ilk employ. Vanya Cullen applies her obsessive approach to biodynamic viticulture to the vegetable garden in equal measure, providing the heartbeat for the celebrated restaurant at Cullen.
The dining room is tiny, so bookings are essential. Presiding from the predictably open kitchen that is the hub of the room, Miki turns out four degustation menus including one for kids fusing Japanese technique sand sensibilities with local ingredients.
Schooled in the art of pizza from the age of 14 at the fabled Pizza da Franco in Sorrento, Campania, Italian expat Ivan Zecca started Pizzica in Margaret River with his wife Anna after emigrating in It is a firm local favourite, with bookings recommended. The food is highly regarded, and it caters for all sorts of dietaries, and the wine list is epic, with over listings and 30 by the glass.
Want to know if your glass of sauvignon blanc is organic and vegan? The list will tell you that. Real ground breakers. Carr headed up the lauded Vasse Felix dining room for 21 years before partnering with winemakers Redmond Sweeny and Tony Davis. Much is grown on-site, with an additional focus on sustainable and wild-harvested produce. You can sample their range of beers on-site in the buzzing beer hall, which offers a compact menu of snacks, burgers and half a dozen pizza options.
Housed in an abandoned dairy in Metricup, the Beerfarm has a rustic knees-up vibe, while a gleaming array of tanks produces a broad and ever-changing range of craft beers in an adjacent shed.
You can grab a meal here, too, with both beer and spent brewing products employed creatively in the kitchen. With a retail shop in Fremantle, Gabriel Chocolate produces its own chocolate from scratch in its Yallingup facility. Expect a broad range of locally grown produce, as well as a slew of other stalls selling value-added goods, like, chocolate, pasta, cheese, preserves, olive oil and baked goods.
The market runs every Saturday from 8 am—12 pm, and opens and closes half an hour earlier from November through to March to beat the heat.
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