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Southern Forests, Western Australia

Wine tasting at Tall Timbers in Manjimup

To get a taste of Western Australia’s Southern Forests wine region, there’s one place that should absolutely be on your list: Tall Timbers. On the main street of Manjimup, it’s…

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August 26, 2024
Victoria, Yarra Valley

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

The Yarra Valley wine region is conveniently located just outside Melbourne, making it a perfect destination for a day trip or short getaway. So what are your options to get…

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March 31, 2025
Victoria, Yarra Valley

Yarra Valley wine region guide

The Yarra Valley wine region is on Melbourne’s doorstep, offering country charm just outside the city. In less than an hour you can be among gorgeous green farmland with some…

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May 12, 2025
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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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    20+ fantastic wine festivals in Melbourne and around Victoria in 2025

    January 27, 2025
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    Wine tasting in Western Australia’s Ferguson Valley

    July 15, 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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    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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    Wine tasting in Western Australia’s Ferguson Valley

    July 15, 2024
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    Wine appreciation classes in Perth

    September 9, 2024
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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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    Yarra Valley wineries (no car required): A guide to Healesville cellar doors

    March 3, 2025
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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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    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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    Southern Forests wine region guide

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