Western Australia - Cellar door suggestions

naomi · Post by **naomi** » Sat Apr 28, 2007 3:26 pm

I am planning to visit WA later in the year (never been there before, so I'm pretty excited!). I was just wondering if anyone has any suggestions for wineries to visit. I'd rather steer clear of the big touristy ones (unless they have exceptional wine of course!), and the quality of the wine means much more to me than the ambiance of the Cellar door.
I am planning to go to Margaret river, the Swan valley, and perhaps Pemberton, Demark & Mt Barker, time permitting.
Thanks in advance!

Dave Dewhurst · Post by **Dave Dewhurst** » Sat Apr 28, 2007 3:47 pm

Margs - Pierro, Brown Hill, Rockfield, Eagle Vale, Green Valley, Woodlands, lots more!

Pemberton - Picardy, Salitage, The Warren Vineyard

Denmark - Forest Hill, Harewood, Rickety Gate, West Cape Howe.

Swan - if you must :twisted:

, then Talijancich, Janebrook, Upper Reach, Garbin.

Cheers

Dave

Dave Dewhurst · Post by **Dave Dewhurst** » Sat Apr 28, 2007 3:48 pm

Bugger! Forgot Mount Barker/Porungorup:

Plantagenet, Gilberts, Dukes, Castle Rock, Zarephath.

Cheers

Dave

Julio · Post by **Julio** » Sat Apr 28, 2007 6:24 pm

In Margaret River I would add Wills Domain, Cullen, Leeuwin, Voyager, Juniper, Brookland Valley.

In Mt Barker Marribrook is also worth a look (great Marsanne and a very good value cab blend).

In Porongorup Castle Rock have a great Riesling and their Pinot gets better every year.

Duncan · Post by **Duncan** » Sun Apr 29, 2007 2:56 pm

We deal with Leeuwin and Ashbrook, and obviously recommend both (Ashbrook's Semillon is sadly sold out). I'd add:
Cullen has a good cafe, but they often have little wine on taste.
Moss Wood you need to call, but they're worth the visit, and you can get to taste all the wines.
Vasse Felix is worth a look if you have time.
If you get to the Porongorups, Castle Rock is a must, and also try Dukes (Riesling). Gilberts Shiraz is excellent.
Cheers, Duncan

naomi · Post by **naomi** » Thu May 03, 2007 1:15 pm

Thanks guys. This should give me a good starting point

Partagas · Post by **Partagas** » Thu May 03, 2007 1:37 pm

Margs must:

Grayln
Cullen
Voyager
Leeuwin
Cape Mentelle
Moss Wood if pos.
Woodlands

Margs very good:

Pierro
Vasse Felix
Brown Hill
Happs
Howard Park
........Gee that reminds me, IÃ¢â‚¬â„¢m definitely due for a trip very soon. Making me jealous just writing this down. :idea:

Hunter Man · Post by **Hunter Man** » Thu May 03, 2007 2:48 pm

I've just been

http://forum.auswine.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=6640

Check it out.