Most of Western Australia’s wine regions are located in the coastal southwest corner which has a cooler climate. However, there are a few wine regions around the state’s capital city, Perth. The most widely planted vines are chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon, merlot and shiraz. Riesling is also quite popular. So, if you want to get to know the wines of the region a bit better, here are some of the best wineries near Perth to visit.
The 7 Best Wineries Near Perth
1. Faber Vineyards
Just 30 minutes from Perth, this vineyard and winery in the Swan Valley region is known for its expressive craft wines. On a visit, you can make a day of it and enjoy a full tour of the winery learning all about the winemaking process. Following this, you’ll get to sample the Faber range with a tutored tasting. This is a terrific way to drink wine, uncovering the aromas and flavours with the experts. Great wine deserves great food, so grab a table in the sun and pair your wine with a local produce platter. It’s a match made in heaven.
2. Sandalford
This is one of the nearest wineries to Perth. It is just a 20-minute drive away. Based at Caversham, in the Swan Valley, Sandalford is one of Western Australia’s oldest producers of premium wine. This large winery is in a beautiful setting with rolling lawns and manicured gardens. Enjoy a superb lunch in the restaurant under the leafy canopy of old vines. Go behind the scenes of this working winery with a tour or just head straight for the good stuff and sniff, swirl and sip your way through a fun tasting a the cellar door.
3. Mandoon Estate
The scenery around the Mandoon Estate is quite magnificent. It is serene, colourful and seemingly ever-changing. It is a wonderful escape from the city and just 25 minutes from Perth. For relaxed yet refined dining with lovely views of the grounds, book a table at the restaurant. Experts are on hand to help you pair wines with your food. For a more in-depth tasting, head to the cellar door where the friendly and knowledgeable staff will explain the winemaking techniques while you sample a range of varietals. For something more casual, grab a blanket and have a picnic on the lawn and check out the homestead brewery. You can even extend your stay by booking a room on the estate and making a night of it. Waking up surrounded by vines and nature is really something special.
4. Millbrook Winery
Millbrook Winery is a boutique winery situated in the historic town of Jarrahdale in the Perth Hills wine region. It is about 50 minutes outside of Perth. The views of the rolling countryside are incredibly beautiful and tranquil. This is a wonderful place to relax and unwind with some elegant wines. For a lovely lunch, the restaurant serves dishes made with the spoils of the winery’s orchard and heirloom vegetable garden. If you want a more casual dining experience, enjoy a picnic basket in a secluded corner of the picturesque estate. Want to learn more about the wines made here? In the tasting room, you can sample a large variety of wines from both Millbrook and the Fogarty Wine Group. Nab a seat by the roaring fire if you can.
5. La Fattoria
Just 35 minutes out of Perth is a slice of Italy. La Fattoria is an Italian food and wine experience on a family-owned property in scenic Pickering Brook. Choose the type of cultural experience to suit your mood. Relax with a wine flight of distinct Italian wines accompanied by an antipasto platter and enjoy alfresco. For something more hearty, grab a seat at Nonna’s family table and indulge in a leisurely lunch of seasonal, rustic dishes washed down with perfectly matched wines. A tasting at the cellar door is a great way to learn more about La Fattoria’s wines. Drinking Italian varietals which express the soil and climate of Western Australia is a memorable experience.
6. Myattsfield Vineyard
Nestled in the picturesque Bickley and Carmel Valleys of the Perth Hills wine region a mere 30 minutes from Perth is the family-operated Myattsfield Vineyard. The varietals growing here are Verdelho, Mourvedre, Touriga, brown muscat and Durif alongside shiraz, cabernet sauvignon, merlot and Petit Verdot. With an extensive range of wines, the best, and most enjoyable, way to fully appreciate them is to take a guided tasting. Knowledgeable and passionate experts will guide you through what is in your glass whilst telling you all about their winemaking techniques. Afterwards, you can retire to the veranda and relax with more wine and local cheeses and take in the splendid views of the valley. It’s most agreeable here.
7. Talijancich Wines
Within 30 minutes of leaving Perth, you can be sipping full-bodied whites and earthy, savoury reds at Talijancich Wines, the first vineyard in Western Australia to achieve biodynamic certification. The wines here are made solely from Swan Valley fruit, and the aged Verdelho is a thing of beauty. Grab a bottle and an accompaniment of local cheeses and sit out on the deck and admire the views. To sample more of the range, the cellar door holds tastings where you can enjoy reds, whites and fortified wines. Think of it as a way of dipping your toe in the water of wine. When you find a favourite, make sure you stock up on a few bottles before you leave.
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