New 2013 wine releases and new Great Britain cheese board… I don’t really need an excuse to devour scrumptious cheese and delectable wines. But hey when I heard Olive Farm Wines (OFW) had some 2013 wines out and The Cheese Barrel had a new regional cheese board on offer, I thought it would be rude…
You’ll end up leaving the vineyard as a friend rather than a visitor.. After seeing the announcement on the Swan Valley Winemakers Facebook page that Tyler’s Vineyard had released a 2013 wine, and a white Grenache to be exact, I just had to get over there are try it! I visited Tyler’s Vineyard shortly after…
Tapas, wine, paella, wine, pizza, wine, cheese, wine…. To celebrate the 2013 vintage the wineries of the Swan Valley are putting on fantastic events over March the 15th, 16th and 17th. Here is a quick look at what you can expect over the weekend. Make sure to book, as spaces may be limited! A Paella…
A completely new concept for a wine festival… On Sunday the 3rd of March I attended the first annual Valley and Vines (V&V) festival in the Swan Valley. It’s a completely new concept for a wine festival. You pre-decide which 3 venues you want to visit out of a choice of 6 and organise your…
“Is 8am too early to try some wine?” The fermenting grape aromas, the mulching of the grapes going into the press and the winery workers stained with red juice and grape skins are all part of the glorious process of turning grapes into wine. Last weekend I was invited to spend a couple of hours…
To taste wine in such an atmosphere really makes you connect with the wine… You wouldn’t think it but just off Reid Highway in Perth’s Swan Valley you’ll find a wine oasis amongst grape vines eager to tell the story of their historical rich property. With history dating back to the 1840’s and being home…
If you live in Perth the Mediterranean is literally a 25-minute drive from the CBD. I am not joking, you can experience the food, wine and ambiance of the Med in a matter of minutes. The difference is that you don’t have to board an airplane for a long, uncomfortable flight that will probably cost…
25 days, 25 wines, all from the Swan Valley & picked for you this Christmas! Having recently moved to the Swan Valley in Western Australia and fallen in love with the area I thought I would share with you all some of the best buys and most delicious wines from the Valley. Yes I admit…
Tantalizing wines and seductive food… I have been in Perth, Western Australia, coming up to 8 months now and I still feel the city’s best feature is its close proximity to the wine region of the Swan Valley. The Swan Valley is the second closest wine region to a capital city in the world – being…