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THE ARTISAN WINEMAKERS TOUR

‘meet the makers, share the passion’

Artisan winemakers have a genuine passion to make wines that are related to their personality and to their land. Here’s an opportunity to get into their space for an insight into the ‘why and how’ small batch, artisan wines are made!

Artisan winemaking is an approach based on regenerative, sustainable and often organic vineyard practices. Acute attention to detail in the vineyard and winery is applied with a deep respect for history, tradition, knowledge of their vines, intuition, and science. This ensures the wines speak of purity and place!

This is a tour where we actively seek out genuine artisan wine producers and embrace the magic and the story that lives within each glass! Limited to between four to six people, you will be travelling in a NEW luxury seven-seater multi-purpose vehicle, whilst we delve into the often-perplexing world of ‘thoughtful consumerism’.

tour summary

The Artisan Winemakers Tour Gallery
Meet the NEW K4 Kia Carnival Platinum, fusing SUV-inspired design with an unstoppable attitude, the Carnival uses progressive styling that boasts an aesthetic like no other.

Meet the NEW K4 Kia Carnival Platinum, fusing SUV-inspired design with an unstoppable attitude, the Carnival uses progressive styling that boasts an aesthetic like no other.

Featuring a luxurious interior for eight, lavishly equipped with next-generation Kia technology, the Carnival allows passengers to travel in grand comfort and style!

Featuring a luxurious interior for eight, lavishly equipped with next-generation Kia technology, the Carnival allows passengers to travel in grand comfort and style!

Mr BARVAL Wines

At Mr BARVAL we have an opportunity to meet the owner and winemaker at one of the regions genuine artisan wine producers and to embrace the magic and the story that lives within each glass!

It’s our drink of choice and its legacy has been passed down to us, Robert and Genevieve Mann. We’re husband and wife, heads and hearts of Corymbia, and part of one of the oldest and most influential families in the winemaking industry.

It’s our drink of choice and its legacy has been passed down to us, Robert and Genevieve Mann. We’re husband and wife, heads and hearts of Corymbia, and part of one of the oldest and most influential families in the winemaking industry.

The Whicher Ridge Wines wine sensory garden is a totally unique winery experience, being the only one of it’s kind in Australia, and is the centre piece of their winery experiences. The garden was designed and planted in 2014, by Cathy and Neil, and

The Whicher Ridge Wines wine sensory garden is a totally unique winery experience, being the only one of it’s kind in Australia, and is the centre piece of their winery experiences. The garden was designed and planted in 2014, by Cathy and Neil, and is designed in an infinity (figure 8) pattern, with sections devoted to 7 different grape varieties. The Garden is enclosed by tall hedges and covers an area of just over 1000 square metres.

Cathy’s winemaking philosophy is to keep it simple, using hands-on, traditional artisanal winemaking techniques and minimal additions in the winery. She utilises extended yeast lees contact with our white wines and the additives that are used, are a

Cathy’s winemaking philosophy is to keep it simple, using hands-on, traditional artisanal winemaking techniques and minimal additions in the winery. She utilises extended yeast lees contact with our white wines and the additives that are used, are all natural. Their red wines are fermented in open topped fermenters, with a portion also fermenting in barrels to add extra complexity. We utilise a traditional basket press for pressing off our red ferments once they are dry.

“Every now and then a new producer will pop up with wines that are really good, and ultimately vie for inclusion in the list of ten of the best new wineries in the next Companion….this is one new winery that will quite certainly be in the top 10, fo

“Every now and then a new producer will pop up with wines that are really good, and ultimately vie for inclusion in the list of ten of the best new wineries in the next Companion….this is one new winery that will quite certainly be in the top 10, for its ranks among the best I can remember.”

– James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion.

A delicious selection of local produce, and an ever-changing and creatively curated mix of international specialties will be provided in a picnic hamper format, to enjoy with a glass or two of wines whilst at one of the selected venues. * catering t

A delicious selection of local produce, and an ever-changing and creatively curated mix of international specialties will be provided in a picnic hamper format, to enjoy with a glass or two of wines whilst at one of the selected venues. * catering to vegetarians and vegans upon request.

South by South West Wines is a contemporary, meandering négociant working in an age-old profession. Their fruit is sourced independently from a loyal network of pioneering growers, and the results are small batches of unique and ever-changing styles

South by South West Wines is a contemporary, meandering négociant working in an age-old profession. Their fruit is sourced independently from a loyal network of pioneering growers, and the results are small batches of unique and ever-changing styles, varietals, and blends that highlight the charm of the south west region.

Since establishing Blind Corner in 2005, Ben Gould has made his wines on a strictly ‘needs must’ basis. As a result, the wines of Blind Corner are exceptionally interesting, and could easily fit under the loosely defined ‘natural wine’ umbrella. The

Since establishing Blind Corner in 2005, Ben Gould has made his wines on a strictly ‘needs must’ basis. As a result, the wines of Blind Corner are exceptionally interesting, and could easily fit under the loosely defined ‘natural wine’ umbrella. The wines of Blind Corner could be misinterpreted as highly experimental, and inventive, when in actual fact, they not only speak of place but are true to its origins.

 WHATS includeD

  • This full day tour includes an in depth exploration of three outstanding artisanal small batch winemaking producers in the Margaret River wine region. Here you will get the chance to tour a micro winery, taste their wines as well as thieve some straight out of the barrel and tank. There will also be an opportunity to tour their vineyards learning all about grape growing, organic certification and their approach to land conservation and management.

  • The choice of where we go is yours to make within the selection provided. This naturally will be subject to your pick up and drop off location in the region, as well as the availability of each producer that is contingent upon their operational requirements that vary throughout the year.

  •  Some of these wine making operations have cellar doors that are available to the general public. Whilst a few others  are completely off the grid and partnering with MYDRIVER Margaret River on an exclusive basis.

  • A delicious selection of local produce, and an ever-changing and creatively curated mix of international specialties will be provided in a picnic hamper format, to enjoy with a glass or two of wines whilst at one of the selected venues.

* catering to vegetarians and vegans upon request.

 

Your host, Rob from MYDRIVER Margaret River is both a local and a trained wine educator, having spent a decade managing the LVMH owned Cape Mentelle cellar door, one of the regions founding five wineries.

TOUR BRIEF

WHOLE DAY TOUR / 7 HOURS 

FOR BETWEEN FOUR AND SIX GUESTS

BOTTLED WATER WILL BE PROVIDED

PLEASE ADVISE OF ANY DIETARIES WHEN BOOKING THIS EXPERIENCE

SENSIBLE FOOTWEAR IS RECOMMENDED

 

NOTE:

THIS TOUR IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR ON LINE BOOKINGS, RATHER ENQUIRE BY PHONE, TEXT OR EMAIL

  

PICK UP

PICK UP TIMES WILL VARY DEPENDANT UPON YOUR LOCATION, HOWEVER EXPECT THIS TO BE BETWEEN 9.30AM TO 10.00AM

  

AVAILABLE

THIS WILL VARY THROUGH THE YEAR AND ENQUIRIES ARE WELCOME

  

COST

GROUP OF FOUR - $315 PER PERSON

GROUP OF FIVE - $295 PER PERSON

GROUP OF SIX - $275 PER PERSON