Margaret River produces some of Australia's premium wines. Arum Retreat lies in the heart of this region, and enjoys easy access to all of the wineries, North and South along Caves Rd. Select out your favourite wineries and visit the Cellar Doors yourself, or join one of the many Wine Tours that are offered out of Margaret River.
Edwards Vineyard (7 min)
In 1994, Edwards Estate planted a modest 6 acres of Semillon.
Since then their planting has steadily increased to 60 acres.
The gently undulating property with abundant water and gravelly
loam soils, coupled with a strict viticultural policy requiring
low yield per vine, has consistently produced berries of intense
colour and flavour.
Their varieties include Chardonnay, Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc,
Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
Tiger Moth Matilda has been synonymous with the Edwards vineyard
since her epic flight from England to Australia for charity in
1990. She now resides in a hangar for viewing next to the cellar
door on Caves Road, just 8 kilometers north of the Margaret River
Township.
Cellar door: 1000-1600, 7 days
(+618) 9755 5999 www.edwardsvineyard.com.au
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Cullen (12 min)
The Cullen restaurant overlooks the historic vineyard located
in Cowaramup. The building's unique construction from granite
and timber, blends harmoniously with the surroundings and provides
a relaxing place to enjoy a glass of wine, lunch or a coffee.
Children are well catered for with special meals, an extensive
lawn area, undercover veranda area and an activity box.
Cellar door: 1000-1600, 7 days
Restaurant: 1000-1600, 7 days
(+618) 9755 5656 www.cullenwines.com.au
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Leeuwin Estate (6 min)
To experience Leeuwin Estate is to bask in the sounds of an open
air concert. To indulge in gourmet cuisine from an award winning
restaurant. To inspect a unique collection of paintings from Australia's
most respected artists. And, of course, to savour fine wine from
one of Australia's leading wineries.
Cellar door: daily 1000-1630, 7 days
Restaurant: lunch daily, Saturday Evenings dinner
(+618) 9759 0000 www.leeuwinestate.com.au
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Moss Wood (14 min)
Moss Wood is both the most exciting and frustrating winery in
the Margaret River region.
Exciting because they simply make the very best wines.
Frustrating because the wines are made in such small quantities.
The wines produced at Moss Wood are: Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot
Noir, Chardonnay, Semillon and from Moss Wood's Ribbon Vale Vineyard:
Semillon Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Merlot and Merlot. We also
produce a Cabernet Sauvignon from Glenmore Vineyard in Yallingup
and Montgomery Brothers Vineyard in Cowaramup; as well as Chardonnay
and Pinot Noir from grapes sourced from Lefroy Brook Vineyard
in Pemberton.
Cellar door: by appointment only
(+618) 9755 6266 www.mosswood.com.au
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Vasse Felix (12 min)
Vasse Felix was the first commercial vineyard and winery to be
established in the Margaret River region of Western Australia.
The vineyard took its unusual name from an early event in the
district. Vasse was a French seaman who drowned last century when
his longboat overturned near the site of Busselton while exploring
the coastline on the ship "Geographe" under Captain
Freycinet.
Cellar door: 1000-1600, 7 days
Restaurant: 1100-1600 for morning/afternoon teas,
1200-1500 for lunches (1530 on weekends), 7 days
(+618) 9756 5000 www.vassefelix.com.au
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Voyager Estate (5 min)
Formerly Freycinet, which was established by the Gheradi family
in 1978 and purchased by Michael Wright in 1991, the manicured
gardens and striking Cape Dutch style of the magnificent tasting
rooms together with the biggest flag pole this side of Canberra,
make a statement in no uncertain terms that Michael wanted to
be different!
The Cabernet Merlot and Chardonnay in particular are fine wines,
very much in the classic Margaret River style. Their Shiraz and
Semillon Sauvignon Blanc are also being hailed amongst the best
in the region.
Added to these great wines is the establishment of their restaurant,
which offers a magnificent view and feeling of pure luxury. Bookings
are strongly recommended.
Cellar door: 1000-1700, 7 days
Restaurant: 1000-1600, 7 days
(+618) 9757 6354 www.voyagerestate.com.au
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