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    Southern Forests,  Western Australia

    Southern Forests wine region guide

    August 12, 2024 /

    Towering trees, fresh produce, small towns and top-quality wines: welcome to the Southern Forests, about four hours from Perth in Western Australia’s South West.

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    Chelsea Hayes

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    Vineyard vs winery vs cellar door: What’s the difference?

    October 7, 2024
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    Five of the best wine bars in Perth

    April 14, 2025
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    Spanish wine and tapas bars in Perth

    December 2, 2024
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    Miscellaneous musings

    Variety vs varietal: What’s the difference?

    July 29, 2024 /

    In a world of wine jargon, the word ‘variety’ seems pretty straightforward - until you realise there’s also the word varietal. Sounds like the same thing, right? Actually, though these terms are often mixed up, there’s a clear distinction. Read on to learn the difference between variety and varietal so you don’t make a mistake in your next conversation with a wine lover!

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    Macedon Ranges wine region guide

    November 4, 2024
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    How to get to Perth’s Swan Valley (and how to get around once you’re there)

    December 30, 2024
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    The best Australian wine blogs in 2025

    April 28, 2025
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    Geographe,  Western Australia

    Wine tasting in Western Australia’s Ferguson Valley

    July 15, 2024 /

    Dreaming of your next wine tasting weekend in Western Australia? Forget Margaret River: for a quick country escape within easy reach of Perth, a Ferguson Valley wine tasting trip should top your wishlist. With beautiful forests, rolling farmland (and vineyards), fresh produce galore, adorable towns and lovely little wineries, it truly ticks all the boxes.

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    Chelsea Hayes

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    Wine tasting on Phillip Island

    January 13, 2025
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    Geographe wine region guide

    July 1, 2024
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    Doing the WSET Level 1 Award in Wine in Melbourne

    February 24, 2025
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    Geographe,  Western Australia

    Geographe wine region guide

    July 1, 2024 /

    Geographe is an up-and-coming wine region that’s well worth a visit, either en route to its more famous next-door neighbour, Margaret River, or in its own right. You’ll find friendly, family-run cellar doors with high-quality wines that are gaining well-deserved popularity and recognition.

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    Chelsea Hayes

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    Gentle slopes of grass with a small pond and grey skies

    Wine tasting in Western Australia’s Ferguson Valley

    July 15, 2024
    Trees and blue skies reflected in a still lake

    Southern Forests wine region guide

    August 12, 2024
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    AmazingCo Mystery Picnic Date: An honest review

    October 21, 2024
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