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What’s better than a tasting of world class Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon? The opportunity to drink in the view while savouring your glass. WORDS | Fergal Gleeson
THE WORLD’S LEADING wine critic Jancis
minutes from Busselton in the Geographe
Robinson described Margaret River as ‘as
Wine Region.
close to paradise as I have been on wine
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travels.’ Find below a list of nine wineries ordered in north to south orientation to help
Wise Wines
you plan an itinerary that’s a feast for your
Wise Wines is the only winery in the region
eyes as well as your tastebuds.
with ocean views. The views are spectacular over the Meelup old growth forest and
Whicher Ridge
Geographe Bay. These can be enjoyed over
The Wine Sensory Garden is the centre
a long lunch at the Wise Restaurant matched
piece of the wine tasting experience, with
with their award winning wines or just
its plantings of fruit trees, herbs, flowers
enjoy a refreshing gin and tonic or glass of
and seasonal vegetables which match the
wine on the terrace.
texture and styles of the family- owned
James Halliday has noted the value for
winery’s small batch wines.
money of their range.
Opposite: Whicher Ridge offers one of the region’s lesser-known winery experiences
You can do a self-guided tour around the
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Below: Picnics in the vines is a privilege open to those on tours/ bookable wine experiences
Cathy Howard the winemaker. This hidden
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garden, or book a Pick and Sip Tour with gem is located off-the-beaten-track, 20
