Looking for the best dinner in the Swan Valley? From family-friendly dining and cosy pub meals to takeaway and fine dining, here are 4 local favourites worth booking
Food & Wine Matching | 7 rules Have you ever been confused about which wine should go with which food? It can be pretty daunting when you don’t know the rules. But here’s the rub….there are no rules! The only rules we know of are to have fun with it, don’t take it too…
The wedding day is looming and you’ve got the caterers, the outfits and guest list organised. Now it’s just the wines… As much as I would like to say that the food menu is important and you must have something that will pair well, let’s be honest here. People drink what they know. If they…
Do you find it hard to buy something for the special person in your life who loves everything wine? Maybe they’re a bit of a connoisseur and you struggle every year choosing a bottle of wine that’s going to have them go WOW! The good news is we’ve taken all the stress out of gift-giving…
It’s time to celebrate Spring which calls for a juicy, tender Spring lamb dish washed down with a smooth and silky Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet is a perfect match for lamb. Along with our Swan Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot, Upper Reach produces a terrific cool-climate Cabernet which is Derek’s “passion project”. The 2021 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is the fifth…
Winter is upon us but on a sunny day a lazy lunch outside can be gorgeous. We love to eat outside, with family and friends, on a crisp Winter’s day. With the blinds down to keep off the wind, a few rugs over your knees and a bottle or two of red wine, you’ve got…
What wine taste best with fish? Matching wines with fish Picture this: a table adorned with the freshest catch of the day, from delicate sea bass to succulent salmon, each dish meticulously prepared to perfection. Now, imagine complementing these delectable seafood delights with the perfect glass of wine. So grab a seat at the table,…
Pairing Wine with Christmas Fare: Turkey: For the classic Christmas centerpiece pair it with the Triple Trophy winning 2022 Grenache or the 2022 Reserve Chardonnay. These wines have this sneaky way of teaming up with the rich flavors of turkey, making them sing together in perfect harmony. It’s like they’re the best buddies at a holiday dinner party. Roast…
The what, the where & the feed me more! The weather is starting to turn from those dazzling summer days into the vibrant hues of chilly Autumn and bringing with it the all important question of “Breakfast, where?”. The most asked question that we are getting at the moment from both cottage guests and (early) wine tasters…
It’s always the perfect time to look at a couple of guilty (or not so guilty) pleasures. Wine and chocolate. We know about wine and food pairings … it’s generally said that white wine goes well with seafood and red wine with rich meats. But what wine matches with chocolate: All you really need to know…
Looking for the best things to do in the Swan Valley in 2026? Just 45 minutes from Perth, the Swan Valley is home to award winning wineries, long lunches, wildlife experiences, artisan producers, scenic walks and some very good reasons to slow down for the day. Whether you are planning a Swan Valley day trip,…
We want to hear what you’ve been cooking … Let’s share ideas, match the perfect wine & find inspiration for our next cullinary creation. It’s this time of year I start to wander back into the kitchen, see which fruit and vegetables are in season then maybe ponder on the best Sourdough recipe, method of…