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Swan Valley, Western Australia

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

The Swan Valley wine region is located within the Perth metropolitan area, making it a great day trip destination with minimal travel time. But what’s the best way to get…

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December 30, 2024
Alpine Valleys, Victoria

Alpine Valleys wine region guide

Visit Victoria’s Alpine Valleys wine region for cool-climate wines with Italian influence. You’ll also find stunning scenery in any season, and a fantastic food scene.

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February 10, 2025
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
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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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    November 4, 2024
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    Yarra Valley wine region guide

    May 12, 2025
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    The best wine bars in Fremantle

    November 18, 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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    Swan Valley wine region guide

    December 16, 2024
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    October 21, 2024
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    November 4, 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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    February 24, 2025
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    Yarra Valley wine region guide

    May 12, 2025
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    Macedon Ranges wine region guide

    November 4, 2024
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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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    July 29, 2024
    A bartender pouring wine from a row of taps at Glou in Collingwood, Melbourne

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    March 17, 2025
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