New WA Cellar Doors to Check out in 2016
Western Australia has to be one of Australia’s top wine travel destinations. We have 9 regions throughout the state and WA’s oldest wine region, the Swan Valley, is a mere 25 minute drive from the Perth CBD. We literally have wine at our fingertips and the best thing is that the wine industry in WA just keeps growing. Over the last 12 months or so we have seen a number of new cellar doors literally ‘open their doors’ to the public and I couldn’t be more excited. It’s time to give both your old favourites and the newbies some loving in 2016 and visit a cellar door or 5 in WA!
You may have already visited one or two from this list – however if you’re anything like me then you’ll no doubt be aiming to visit them all this year. And don’t forget to check out my wine region guides for more delicious cellar doors to visit in the; Swan Valley, Perth Hills, Margaret River and Great Southern.
Swan Valley:
Pandemonium Estate
Pandemonium is the newest cellar door (opened in November 2015) in the Swan Valley on the Great Northern Highway strip up near the top of the Valley. I am yet to visit, however I am biting at the bit to get a moment to pop up there. These guys are producing whites made from Chenin Blanc, a rose made from Grenache, a Moscato, red Shiraz blends (featuring Tempranillo, Grenache and Vioginer) and a liqueur Grenache fortified. Bottle prices range from $15-25 approx.
Address: 1050 Great Northern Highway, Baskerville WA 6056
Email: [email protected]
For more information check out their website and Facebook page
Fig Tree Estate
Okay, so Fig Tree aren’t really new seeing as they opened their doors in September 2014 however it is another Swan Valley cellar door I am yet to visit so I am kinda classing it as new in my books. I am failing as a local aren’t I. But in my defence I have tried to visit Fig Tree a couple of times but they’ve been closed. I will eventually get there when they’re open Fig Tree produce a range of wines from Verdelho to Chardonnay, Shiraz straight up and Shiraz blends with Cabernet and Grenache alongside a tasty sounding Shiraz liqueur fortified. Bottle prices range from $18-38 approx.
Address: 100 Bisdee Road, Millendon WA 6056
Phone: +61 (8) 9296 2669
Email: [email protected]
Opening hours: Thursday & Friday: 11:30-4pm & Weekend/Public Holidays: 11-4:30pm
For more information check out their website and Facebook page
Perth Hills:
Plume Estate
Plume opened in April 2015 around the time of the Bickley Harvest Festival, therefore we couldn’t help but pop in. We really enjoyed our visit and I’m dying to get back for a bite to eat as the food looks amazing. You can read my post on Plume Estate & the Bickley Harvest Festival here. Plume produce sparkling, rose, Chardonnay, Merlot, Shiraz and a fortified Shiraz. Bottle prices range from $18-25 approx.
Address: 91 Glenisla Road, Bickley WA 6076
Phone: (08) 9293 5808
Email: [email protected]
Opening times: Friday-Sunday (and public holidays) 11am-5pm
For more information follow Plume Estate on Facebook
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Barton Jones Wines
I have to admit, I am a bit of a Barton Jones addict after seeing them at various festivals over the past few years. Every time I bumped into the lovely Jackie Barton I enjoyed updates the ‘coming soon’ cellar door and in 2015 they did it! The impressive Barton Jones cellar door opened and I’m sure I’m not the only one who it swept away. It’s an absolutely stunning spot to enjoy a wine tasting or three and the platters are a winner too! Read my post on visiting the Barton Jones cellar door here.
Address: 39 Upper Capel Road, Donnybrook, WA 6239
Phone: (08) 9731 2233
Email: [email protected]
Opening times: Thursday-Monday 10:30am and 4.30pm
For more information check out their website and Facebook page
Green Door Wines
Green Door Winery & Cafe opened their ‘green door’ in November 2015. Thanks @snappymegs for letting me know about this one! Green Door are in the Ferguson Valley and produce a Semillon Sauv Blanc, Fiano, Late Picked Verdelho, Grenache Mourvedre Rose, GSM (Grenache, Shiraz, Mourvedre blend) and a Tempranillo. Bottle prices range from $17-25 approx.
Address: 1112 Henty Road, Henty WA 6237
Phone: (08) 9728 0907
Email: [email protected]
Opening times: Friday-Sunday 11am-4:30pm
For more information check out their website and Facebook page
Margaret River:
Amelia Park Wines
Amelia Park opened a new cellar door November 2015 and I have to admit it looks rather inviting! Cheers @smashbriar for the heads up on this one. I have to admit I’m a sucker for an awesome wine label and their ‘Trellis Collection” labels are stunning! Amelia Park produce Semillon Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Shiraz, Cabernet straight up and blended with Merlot. Bottle prices range from $15-50 approx.
Address: 3857 Caves Rd, Wilyabrup WA 6280
Phone: (08) 9756 7007
Email: [email protected]
Opening times: Daily 10am-4:30pm
For more information check out their website and Facebook page
Fraser Gallop Estate
Fraser Gallop use to be by appointment only and in 2015 they opened a new cellar door. I loooved my visit to Fraser Gallop, these guys produce some wicked wines. Fraser Gallop specialises in Semillon Sauv Blanc, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. You also must try the Ice Pressed Chardonnay while you’re there if it’s opening for tasting! Bottle prices range from $25-50 approx.
Address: 493 Metricup Rd, Wilyabrup WA 6280
Phone: (08) 9755 7553
Email: [email protected]
Opening times: Saturday & Sunday 11am-4pm
For more information check out their website and Facebook page
Sampson & Bowen
What was once the Saracen Estate cellar door operating alongside Duckstein Brewery on Caves Road is now Sampson & Bowen with internationally awarded winemaker Robert Bowen behind the helm alongside Stewart Sampson ‘the guy that does all the other stuff’ apparently. Robert also showcases his Pemberley Wines through the cellar door (I loved the Robert Bowen wines at UnWined in 2014). Thanks @carly_simmonds for the heads up, can’t wait to check this wee venue out on my next visit, according to Carly the menu is ‘absolutely divine’. Enough said!
Address: 3517 Caves Rd, Wilyabrup WA 6280
Phone: (08) 9755 6500
Opening times: Daily 11am-9pm
Great Southern:
Apricus Hill
Mr. Spittoon and I stumbled across Apricus Hill on our first trip to Denmark last year and we were pleasantly surprised. Apricus is Harewood Estates sister property and is the highest vineyard in the region – gorgeous views and I just love the cute ‘hobbit like’ cellar door. Apricus produce single vineyard Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and a Rose Merlot. Bottle prices are $28 approx.
Address: 540 McLeod Road, Denmark WA 6333
Phone: (08) 9840 9163
Opening times: 11-5 Friday through to Monday, and daily during school holidays
For more information check out their website and Facebook page
Windrush Wines
Again not technically a new cellar door but Windrush is under new ownership and have closed their cellar door and cafe until they’re ready to get it up and running again. Stay tuned!
Address: St Werburghs Road, Mount Barker
For more information and updates check out their website
Arcadia Wines
Arcadia opened up shop in February 2015 and have an amazing trio of goodness on offer; wine, cheese and pizza. According to @JessieGU3 the home-made pizzas are amazing! They produce Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc Semillon, Rose, Cabernet Sauvignon and there’s even a sparkling Riesling in there too. Arcadia produce both sweet and dry Rieslings (yes they’re not all sweet!)). Bottle prices range from $17-22 approx.
Address: Red Gum Pass Rd, Kendenup WA 6323
Phone: (08) 9851 4020
For more information check out their website and Facebook page
If you’re in the Mount Barker area make sure to check out the Plantagenet Cellar Door cafe which opened about a year ago!
If there’s any other newish cellar doors that I need to add to the list, please let me know!
