Unfortunately I have heard (June 2019) that the Swan Valley Explorer buses are no longer running. Please contact the Swan Valley Tourist Centre for more information. Today we welcome back the lovely Nicola on the blog. Nicola is a Guildford local which means her and hubby, Ralph, were able to grab a Swan Valley Explorer…
I love my Verdelho (as you can probably tell from the empty bottle)! And WA alongside NSW produce some stellar examples including this Pinelli Estate Wines 2018 Reserve Verdelho. This one is dry but Verdelho can be made into sweet and fortified wine too. This white wine grape variety loves warm dry climates like that…
Chenin Blanc is a white wine grape variety originally from France. It can be made into a still or sparkling wine alongside being dry, off-dry or even made into dessert wine. Its naturally high acidity makes it a very versatile grape. WA’s Swan Valley produces some stunning examples of wine made from Chenin Blanc and…
On Sundays I like to hang with my girl Juliet. We know each other pretty well now. Pinelli Estate Wines Sparkling Juliet from WA’s Swan Valley is made in the same way champagne is made and it’s only $22 per bottle. While living in Perth there was typically always a bottle of this in my…
Pasta and Pinelli, is there a better match? Since I can’t make the new-ish Pinelli Estate Winery Restaurant in Perth’s Swan Valley my local, it just means I have to order in the wine and cook my own. Thankfully free delivery helps on the wine side of things. This Pinelli Estate Wines 2018 Reserve Vermentino…
We were having withdrawals. Withdrawals from not living just up the road from Pinelli Estate Wines in the Swan Valley anymore. So we recently put in a big order to be delivered over to Victoria (free delivery Australia-wide on deliveries of 12 bottles or more FYI). A good portion of the order was made up of the…
If you’re looking for some luxe Swan Valley accommodation, I have the place for you! On our recent trip back to Perth for the Swan Valley Wine Awards, we thought we’d cut the need to Uber to and from the venue and just stay the venue! The Colony at Mandoon Estate opened in December 2017,…
Quality over quantity is a great way to think when it comes to wine. Which is why I have been pulling bottles out of the cellar left right and centre recently. I’ve been craving deliciousness. I picked up this exclusive bottle of 2016 Tempranillo from Sittella in Perth’s Swan Valley wine region last year for approximately $38….
Wow, I am so excited about writing this post. Actually, I can still hardly believe it! Last night I attended the Singapore Airlines 2018 Swan Valley Wine Show Gala Awards Dinner at Mandoon Estate. To say it was a memorable night is an understatement!