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Food, Wine

What wine goes with Christmas Lunch?

Pairing Wine with Christmas Fare: Turkey: For the classic Christmas centerpiece…

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Upper Reach awards & trophies
News, Vineyard, Wine

Wine Show Medals and Wine | Separating Bling from Brilliance

We’ve all seen those glitzy gold stickers on wine bottles,…

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Planting vines in the Swan Valley Winery
Vineyard

You want to grow your own vine? How to take a cutting from a grapevine.

I want my own vine, how can I get one?Where…

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Poppy at Upper Reach WInery. Not a Dog Friendly Winery
Vineyard

Sadly we can’t host your dog any more at Upper Reach

We do love dogs at Upper Reach, but we’ve had…

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Picking red wine grapes in the Swan Valley Perth at Upper Reach Winery in the vineyard during harvest
Vineyard, Wine

Vintage 2023 Swan Valley in Western Australia

Well what a vintage 2023 was! We must have done…

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Bowl of Egg Whites used as a fining agent
Uncategorized

Fining wine, why do wine bottles say they contain traces of egg or milk?

Today I’m doing fining trials on a white wine. Fining…

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Upper Reach Grenache Swan Valley Winery Perth
Vineyard, Wine

Alternative wine varieties in the Swan Valley

We’re asked about ‘alternative grape varieites’ at our Cellar Door…

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Vineyard

Does flooding damage a vineyard?

We’re called Upper Reach, because we’re situated on the Upper…

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Fruit and vegetables that are used as wine descriptors in wine notes
Vineyard, Wine

How Can Wine Taste Like Other Fruits?

Have you ever been to a winery, looked at the…

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Taylors in the Valley Breakfast Spot
Breakfast, Food

Breakfast in the Swan Valley

The what, the where & the feed me more! The…

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Upper Reach Winery Cabernet & Chocolate pairings. Food & Wine matching
Experiences, Food, Wine

What Wine Matches With Chocolate?

It’s always the perfect time to look at a couple…

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Bells Rapids in the Swan Valley
Experiences, Food, Wine

Top 10 things to do in the Swan Valley for 2026

These are our favourite places, that we take friends to…

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What Our Guests Say

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Went today for the Wednesday with 2 other couples for the $55.00 lunch. Value for money 10/10. Our friends who we invited were delighted with the food and surroundings. I had the lamb for entree and pork for mains. Simply amazing. All the other dishes were sensational. This place is worth a try. Also brought wine and joined the wine club. Will be going back.
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Chandré Rudolph
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FYI NOT DOG FRIENDLY although on the occasion we visited we were welcomed due to the ongoing misunderstanding. Great spot! Everyone is very welcome, lovely wine and the pizza is delicious. 10/10 will recommend and visit again.
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Drew Roxburgh
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Thank you Upper Reach your food was sensational once again. The only issue was the air-conditioning wasn't working very well but otherwise perfect.
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Liz DeCinque
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We love this place, we have been in the wine club for a few years now and we get the fabulous wines at even better prices. Our faves are the reserve chardonnay and the shiraz.We attended the Valentines concert with. Group of friends, such a fantastic night! Would recommend it!
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e zanca
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This was my 3rd time at Upper Reach restaurant, and this time I went with friends. The food and wine were absolutely delicious—we ordered a variety of entrées and mains to share, and loved every single dish. The atmosphere is incredible and so peaceful, perfect for a relaxing lunch. The service was outstanding: the staff were very attentive, friendly. Even though it was quite busy, we never felt overlooked or waited long for anything. A wonderful experience all around! I had previously also been to the Treehouse on the same property, and the pizza there was excellent too—crispy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection in the woodfire Pizza oven!
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Julie Phillips
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Beautiful grounds, set lunch menu available well priced, delicious well cooked dishes, good sized portions. Staff friendly and attentive.
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Siobhain White
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2026 - This winery sits on stunning grounds with a beautifully arranged wine‑tasting cellar, individual bar, restaurant, and plenty of inviting spaces to relax; whether you prefer picnicking on the grass or unwinding at the shaded tables. The overall atmosphere is lovely and perfect for a leisurely day out, and while the wine‑tasting experience itself felt a little subdued and could benefit from some additional seating in the cellar door, the setting more than compensates. It’s also a dog‑friendly spot, and although I’d keep visiting dogs out of the tasting room to ensure everyone feels comfortable, meeting Poppy (the owners’ charming golden retriever) was an absolute delight and added a warm, personal touch to the visit.
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