Recently the Travelling Corkscrew was invited out on an Up Close and Local Tour in the Bickley Valley. Naomi and her partner Bryce headed along on the tour. Below you’ll find out how their day went, it made me thirsty just reading it! A big thanks to Shannon & Paul for the invite and for what…
When we go up to the Perth Hills, I can’t help but feel a million miles away from Perth City. I grew up in a small town so the thought of being away from the hustle & bustle of a busy city is more than welcomed. Usually when we go up to the hills for…
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…
I had heard rumours about a hole-in-the-wall Pinot Noir only cellar door in the Perth Hills (Bickley Valley to be exact) a couple of times since moving to Perth. It was during the annual Bickley Harvest Festival that I finally had the chance to visit the Pinot obsessed Ashley Estate. And boy was it an experience!
I have to admit, I do get a little giddy about visiting new wineries. I love hearing the story about how the vineyard came to be and getting to know the people behind the wines. On a recent trip up to the Perth Hills to visit a few of the Bickley Valley wineries we stumbled…
It was a busy week of Chardonnay goodness last week having attended 2 dedicated Chardonnay tastings. The first was an Australia Vs New Zealand Chardonnay tasting at Steve’s in Nedlands and the second took place in the Perth Hills. It’s been pure bliss as I just love my Chardonnay. It’s also shown me that I still have…
It’s hard to drive past a place when you see a stunning blonde standing in the doorway right?
A few weeks ago I heard through the grapevine that MyattsField Vineyards in the Perth Hills have created and are selling wine sorbet! Naturally I had to check this out for myself so this weekend I finally got the chance to get myself up to the Hills.
When & where is UnWined WA? Date & Times: Saturday, 1 November, 11.00am – 6.00pm & Sunday, 2 November, 11.00am – 5.00pm Where: Market Square Park, Roberts Road, Subiaco (click here for the Google Map location)