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The Swan Valley is Western
Australia's oldest wine growing region. Here, you
will experience a colourful blend of history,
people, art, world-class wine, gourmet goodies and
fresh produce. The Swan Valley is the ideal location
to escape, indulge and awaken your senses! And
for lovers of beer, you'll love the Valley too.
Belgian white beer and German red beer are just two
of the over 20 locally-made brews on offer in the
region. Small batches and a swift turnaround
mean our four microbrew outlets are always on the
go, making a changing array of beers in a wide range
of styles. These vary according to the whim of the
brewer, but always include pale and dark ales,
Belgian wheat beer, stout and - a first for Western
Australia - the Feral Brewing Company's porter, made
from seasonal local produce.
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 About
the Swan Valley Wines
Diversity lies in the heart of
the region's charm, and while international players
like Sandalford and Houghton - home to Australia's
most famous white burgundy - have established large,
impressive tasting facilities, you can still drop
into many smaller wineries for a chat with the
owners and a bottle of something unique to the
valley.
Classic varieties grown here include chenin blanc,
verdelho, shiraz and chardonnay - all of which
thrive in the region's hot, dry climate - along with
less well-known varieties like viognier and
zinfandel. The region is also well-known for its
world-class fortified wines and offers one of
Australia's biggest range of luscious "stickies",
made from lesser known grape varieties including
dolcetto, pedro, ximenes and navera. The Swan
Valley in also one of very few places in the world
where you'll find liquered verdelho - a honeyed,
rich drop worth seeking out.
The wineries selected vary
slightly because of different opening days, however
each tour will visit wineries famous for their
particular style and type of Wine. For example,
visit Pinelli Wines for their Sparkling Moselle,
John Kosovich for their award winning Reds, Whites
and Fortified Wines, Talijancich for their Verdelhos
and Liqueurs, Jadran for their White Port, Edgecombe
Brothers for their wines plus jams, preserves,
fruits and olives, Lancaster Wines for their young
Red and White table wines and Houghton Winery,
world-famous for their White Burgundy (and the 1st
Australian Wine to make the wine list of the House
of Commons in London).
Swan Valley and Perth Hills
A perfect combination of history, nature, bushland,
wine tasting and local food just a short drive from
Perth. Visit historic Guildford. The old gaol,
court house, colonial homes, go for a walk on the
upper reaches of the scenic Swan River. The Swan
Valley is Perth's local wine region, visit a winery,
the Chocolate factory, Mondo Nougat, the wildlife
park to see Australian wildlife. Tour the
scenic Darling Range, visit historic Mundaring Weir:
which supplies Perth and Kalgoorlie in the
Goldfields their water requirements. See Western
Australian bushland close to Perth. Visit scenic
Bickley Brook, return to Perth via Kalamunda at the
top of Perth Hills. Tailor this tour to
your interests; discuss your options when booking
tour.
Swan Valley Wine Tour
The Swan Valley is WA's oldest wine growing region
with its magnificent pastoral views and scenic back
drop of the Perth Hills. In the Swan Valley Wine
Region visits four wineries of your choice or our
recommendation. Lunch at Jane Brook Estate where you
enjoy delicious gourmet salad platters, a Jane Brook
Estate specialty. To tailor this tour to your
interests we are able to visit a boutique micro
brewery, Mondo Nougat to taste delightful soft
nougat and the Margaret River Chocolate factory for
sampling delicious chocolate to finish off a
relaxing day for fun and indulgence in the Swan
Valley. Touring with a small group in a luxury four
wheel drive vehicle. Some of the wineries we visit
Houghton, Jane Brook, John Kosovich, Lamont’s,
Lancaster Wines, Mann, Riverbank Estate, Sandalford,
Sittella, Upper Reach and wineries of your choice.
Please advise of your choice when booking this tour.
Contact us
to discuss your touring requirements - if you know where you want to go, we'll
take you there, or are happy to recommend some outstanding touring locations.
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