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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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    Wine appreciation classes in Perth

    September 9, 2024
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    Vineyard vs winery vs cellar door: What’s the difference?

    October 7, 2024
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    Variety vs varietal: What’s the difference?

    July 29, 2024
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    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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    Chelsea Hayes

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    The best Australian wine blogs in 2025

    April 28, 2025
    Overhead view of a vineyard in the Swan Valley wine region at sunset

    Swan Valley wine region guide

    December 16, 2024
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    Yarra Valley wineries (no car required): A guide to Healesville cellar doors

    March 3, 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 at Tall Timbers in Manjimup

    August 26, 2024
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    Alpine Valleys wine region guide

    February 10, 2025
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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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    20+ fantastic wine festivals in Melbourne and around Victoria in 2025

    January 27, 2025
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    Sustainable wine stores in Melbourne where you can refill your bottles

    March 17, 2025
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    How to get to the Yarra Valley (and how to get around once you’re there)

    March 31, 2025
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