Reeling in Fish and Wine Pairings
From crisp and zesty whites to bold and robust reds, the world of fish and wine pairings is as diverse and exciting as the ocean itself. Continue »
26/03/2024 at 6:50 PM
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Easter Opening Hours
Cellar Door is open everyday (except Good Friday) Upper Reach's Restaurant is open Wednesday 27, Thursday 28, Easter Saturday & Easter Sunday (closed Good Friday & Easter Monday) TreeHouse Pizza Bar is open Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday for Pizzas & Cheeseboards Continue »
14/03/2024 at 2:41 PM
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The difference between Wine Grapes and Table grapes
Are Wine grapes and Table grapes the same? There are several differences which are to do with taste, appearance and how they're grown. Continue »
22/02/2024 at 2:09 PM
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Why does wine go into oak barrels?
Does oak make a difference to wine? How? What about French vs American oak barrels? Do they really taste different? What about oak chips? do they work? Continue »
14/02/2024 at 6:48 PM
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How is red wine different to white wine?
Ever wondered how red wine is made? Get into the winery, see what we really do and how messy it is...looks like we've murdered the Shiraz! And there's a video of Laura being grumpy. Continue »
14/02/2024 at 3:35 PM
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If every vintage is different, why are Upper Reach wines so consistent?
2024 vintage in the Swan Valley is the absolute opposite of last vintage....this year has been the earliest vintage ever, whereas in 2023 we were twiddling our thumbs waiting for the fruit to ripen! Continue »
08/02/2024 at 3:57 PM
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Choosing your Wedding wines
The wedding day is looming and you’ve got the caterers, the outfits and guest list organised. Now it’s just the wines. Leave the stress behind and make picking the wines for your big day an enjoyable experience. Continue »
07/01/2024 at 12:50 PM
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What wine goes with Christmas Lunch?
Food & wine matching for Christmas food.... try Sparkling with glazed ham, or Verdelho with your seafood feast. Top 5 food and wine pairing for your Christmas. Let's get Christmas wine ticked off the list ✔️ Continue »
24/11/2023 at 4:45 PM
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Christmas Shopping | Gifts from the Swan Valley
Make the Swan Valley your one-stop-shop for finding unique and different gifts this festive season. And you'll be supporting local, mostly family-owned businesses which is a very good thing to do. Grab your list, start the car and off we go 🤩 Continue »
24/11/2023 at 3:34 PM
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5 Great Christmas Gifts for Wine Lovers that aren't wine
Find it hard to choose a Christmas gift for that special wine-loving person in your life? 5 amazing ideas, guaranteed to blow that special person's crazy festive socks off! Continue »
24/11/2023 at 1:00 AM
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