For scenery and photography, this is the tour for you. Margaret river wine tours margaret river wine region offers many unique and fun ways to travel around wine country, we have a variety of suggestions for you book wine tour online. See more tours in margaret river region on tripadvisor. Though the room we booked was small, the bed was comfortable and the surroundings were amazing. A history of the early days of the margaret river wine industry. Margaret river wine adventure the tour for people who dont do tours. Named in the late 1830s after early settler john bussells stepsecondcousin margaret whicher, margaret river is one of the states wellloved towns and. If youre finished exploring vineyards for the day, you wont be short of other things to do near your margaret river accommodation. The last of the six founding wineries of the now worldfamous margaret river wine region, leeuwin estate needs little introduction to oenophiles and the wineilliterate alike. Take a swirl around in margaret rivers wine history with the way it was, a book by peter forrestal and ray jordan. The tour includes a delicious lunch with a glass of wine or beer in a beautiful forest setting. These hotels are located within easy access of the citys hottest attractions and entertainment, so you wont miss a beat while youre in town.
You could easily spend a week in margaret river checking out a few wineries, caves, walking a bit of the cape to cape track, perusing art galleries and paddling the blackwood river. Find out why the margaret river region is known globally for its wine, beaches and sense of adventure, all tucked away in australias southwest corner. This book focuses on the stories behind the vineyards and wineries of the. It is a wine region of superior growing conditions with a mediterranean style climate. Margaret river has evolved to become one of the fastest growing tourist regions in western australia.
If you want to try a little bit of everything, this tour is the perfect introduction to the wine, gourmet produce and spectacular scenery that has made the margaret river region famous internationally. Learn about the various margaret river wine regions with wine enthusiast magazines easy to use margaret river wine guide. Len evans in his 1973 opus australia and new zealand complete book of wine refers to trial plantings in the region. In it, he examined the margaret rivers suitability for viticulture. The history of wine in margaret river margaret rivers wine history began in the 1830s when the bussell family planted their first vines to make wine for home. And by that, im including the likes of burgundy for the chardonnay and bordeaux and napa valley for cabernet sauvignon. If youd thought about visiting this place simply because its one that youve heard of, you wont end up disappointed. Margaret river is the major geographical indication wine region in southwest western australia.
Margaret river is the renowned surfing location and wine region of the south west of western australia with over 5 wineries in the area serving a variety of red and white wine, making up three percent of australias grape production. The wine industry in the margaret river region has possibly been the single biggest contributor, not only to the areas prosperity, but to the tourism that is its mainstay. Set among landscaped gardens in the margaret river wine region, grand mercure basildene manor features spacious rooms and suites, a swimming pool, sun terrace and tennis court. Taste your way around the margaret river wine region, pick your favourite wines and send them almost anywhere in the world. Margaret river tour, wine tours margaret river, scenic. Named in the late 1830s after early settler john bussells stepsecondcousin margaret whicher, margaret river is one of the states wellloved towns and holiday sites. Whether youre craving a solo retreat or promising your family a vacation to remember, book one of the best hotels in margaret river wine region. A history of the early days of the margaret river wine. Family members keith and pauline mcleod and their sons all play a part in running the bookshop.
While the experiences on this tour change with the seasons, every day guests will take part in 3 wine experiences, visit 3 gourmet food producers, including cheese and chocolate, take in. With a balance of nature and nurture, you will have a fabulous day so click here to book now. His 34 books include the global encyclopedia of wine harper collins. Theres no shortage of cosy accommodation options in the margaret river region. Discover the hidden sights and scenery of australias premium wine region. The margaret river wine region is home to world class wineries and the enchanting grand mercure margaret river hotel.
The history of the margaret river wine region private properties. The margaret river area is one of australias bestknown wine regions. Peter forrestal majored in history from the university of western australia. The 10 best margaret river region hotels where to stay. All the best margaret river wineries you should have been. Margaret river wine region identified australian food history timeline. Established in 1986, this property stretches over 180acres, of which 64 acres are under vine with plantings of cabernet sauvignon, merlot, shiraz, tempranillo, malbec, sauvignon blanc, semillon, chenin blanc and chardonnay. The margaret river region first saw european settlement as. Its a great option if youre trying to avoid the high fees you could attract if you decide to book additional baggage, if you simply want to travel light or you want to surprise a wine aficionado friend. With some of the most beautiful vineyard landscapes, wine tastings and tours are a fantastic experience for all.
Media in category margaret river wine region the following 14 files are in this category, out of 14 total. Margaret river is in the southern corner of western australia, between the hills and the indian and southern oceans. Margaret river wine region is located in the far southwest corner of western australia. Home delivery the margaret river box margaret river wine. Relatively warm and dry, the region is cooled by breezes from the indian ocean. Our wine tours of margaret river are personally run by myself tony barugh and my wife lois therefore personal and friendly.
Home to some of australias most elegant and longlived red and white wines, margaret river is situated in the farthest reaches of western australia. Taste wine from the first commercial vineyard which was established in 1967 and discover the history of margaret river wine. Olmo, in particular, is one of the unsung heroes of the australian wine industry. Margaret river is the foremost geographical indication wine region in the south west australia zone, with nearly 55 square kilometres 21 sq mi under vine and over 8 wineries as at 2008. Though many choose to explore the margaret river wine region from a base at one of the areas campgrounds, you can also set up your homeawayfromhome at one of the citys comfortable inns. As the originators of the regions wine tours, they are experts of all things wine, food and margaret river. A 1966 research paper by agronomist dr john gladstones suggested that the margaret river area in western australia could produce premium wines. The margaret river wine region was first planted by perth cardiologist, tom cullity, who was influenced primarily by a 1966 research paper of university of western australia agronomist, dr john gladstones. The margaret river wine region is one of the largest wine regions in australia and stretches some 100km from north to south and about 27km wide in parts. A new tour company that focuses on sparkling wines is the margaret river bubbles tour, which was started by mark and angela mccabe five months ago when angela realised there wasnt a tour specialising in the sparkling wines.
Margaret river s wine history began in the 1830s when the bussell family planted their first vines to make wine for home. For over 50,000 years, the wadandi aboriginal people have walked this ancient land. A internationallyrenowned region of distinction we are lucky to be part of the incredible landscape of margaret river. Margaret river is the major geographical indication wine region in southwest western australia, with 5,017 hectares under vine and 215 wineries as at 2012. Wineries and vineyards margaret river and districts. Margaret river wine region halliday wine companion.
Margaret river wines buy wine from margaret river region. The 10 best margaret river region tours tripadvisor. Embraced by two oceans, the indian and southern, the margaret river wine region enjoys a temperate, maritime climate providing wonderful conditions for the growing of distinctive cabernet sauvignon. Margaret river guide a breif history of the region.
Discover the history and passion behind every bottle with the best wine tours in margaret river. Immerse yourself in history and culture in your margaret river region. Margaret river books to read and movies to watch no 1 on. Margaret river nature, food, wine tour with gourmet lunch 2020. Youll find spectacular views of the margaret river wine region, the geographe bay coastline. But reality is that you might be here for a wedding or a quick weekend getaway, and have to be back at work monday. Book a tour to visit both the estates original vineyards and the cellar, ending with a staffled private tasting. Enjoy great tastings and learn about the landscapes, terroir, history and wildflowers that make the margaret river wine region so unique. Learn about the landscapes, terroir, history and unique wildflowers that make the margaret river wine region so unique. Famous for having a more european wine style than its counterparts across the country, margaret river has made its name through its unusually refined cabernet sauvignon often blended with merlot, gamey shiraz, intensely citrusy chardonnay, and refreshingly grassy ssb blends of.
Like i did with the central otago wine post, ill talk a bit about the region and then name some of the big players in margaret river wines. The margaret river region is a threehour drive south of perth in western australia, which is serviced daily by. The region is made up predominantly of boutiquesize wine producers, although winery operations range from the smallest, crushing 3. Margaret river wine region is made up predominantly of boutique size wine producers. Margaret river wine region identified australian food. Margaret river tours have been in action for more than 20 years. Wine tasting margaret river wine tours margaret river. If you like scenery and photography, this is the tour for you. Margaret river wine, cheese and chocolate tour 2020. The top rank of margaret river chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon is, simply put, in the top rank in the world. Sunk in the late 1800s in what is now known as ringbolt bay, located on the southern tip of the margaret river wine region, adjacent to cape leeuwin. Margaret river is a highly respected wine region in the southwestern corner of western australia.
Look for cozy establishments located near good surfing and swimming beaches. Known as the gourmet paradise of australia and one of the most geographically isolated wine regions in the world, margaret river is the place for. Margaret river wine region in western australia, wineries and. However, the region didnt really take flight until two research scientists landed here in the 1950s, almost 100 years later. The margaret river region of australias southwest is internationally. The margaret river bookshop is owned by the mcleods, a local family whose descendants settled in margaret river in the early 1860s. The way it was tells the story of the early days of the regions wine industry, from. I have a history in vineyard management, viticulture and tourism and i love to share my knowledge of the beautiful worldclass wine region. An unusual number of wine books have arrived in recent weeks, a sure. The climate of margaret river is more strongly maritimeinfluenced than any other major australian region. Shortlisted for best wine book for the 2018 wine communicator of the year awards. Nestled in the southwest corner of western australia, margaret river is one of the largest and most distinct wine regions in australia, stretching some 100 kilometres from north to south and around 27 kilometres wide in parts. Celebrating 50 years, we look back to where our winemaking industry. So it is amazing that the first vines were planted only in the mid1960s.
The scenic nature tour plus will concentrate on our. One of margaret rivers finest wine producers in the region. Margaret river history busselton history dunsborough, yallingup. With a mediterraneanstyle climate, rolling green hills and forests, and located on the indian ocean, margaret river offers everything from wine tasting to whale watching to caving to surfing. Margaret river s geographical isolation proved no problem for wine pioneers professor harry olmo and dr john gladstone. Margaret river is the closest thing to paradise of any wine region i.
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