Wine Show Medals and Wine | Separating Bling from Brilliance
Let’s take a look at a bit of the history of wine shows in Australia, the medal system and the pros and cons of wine shows and whether the more bling on the bottle equates to better quality wine. Continue »
14/09/2023 at 5:16 PM
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You want to grow your own vine? How to take a cutting from a grapevine.
You want to grow a grapevine in the garden? Calling all wine enthusiasts and garden lovers! 🍇🍷 Discover the ultimate guide to taking grapevine cuttings and create your own flourishing grapevine haven. Join us as we reveal expert tips and step-by-step instructions to propagate grapevines like a pro. 🌱 🥂 Watch now to uncork the secrets of successful grapevine cuttings! Continue »
09/08/2023 at 6:09 PM
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Sadly we can't host your dog any more at Upper Reach
During Covid it was lovely to see you and your pooch, but now we've opened the TreeHouse Bar, sadly there just isn't enough room for your dog. Continue »
02/07/2023 at 5:45 PM
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How to prune your grapevine? 3 easy steps
The question we're asked most often is 'how do I prune my grapevine'. Follow these three easy steps and you can't kill your vine. How is that different to pruning in the vineyard- spur vs cane pruning. Continue »
29/06/2023 at 6:04 PM
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Vintage 2023 Swan Valley in Western Australia
Our winemaker Lauren wraps up 2023 vintage...discover the backstory to this potentially 'once in a lifetime' vintage. Could it be the Swan Valley's best ever? Continue »
02/06/2023 at 2:06 PM
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Fining wine, why do wine bottles say they contain traces of egg or milk?
Wine is made from grapes, so why does it sometimes say that there maybe traces of egg of milk? What does fining mean? Our winemaker reveals all! Continue »
29/05/2023 at 2:32 PM
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Alternative wine varieties in the Swan Valley
Looking for a different wine variety? Want something to surprise & impress your friends with? Or are you just ready to try something completely new? The Swan Valley is growing a lot of different, interesting, new and not so new grape varieties.... Continue »
01/09/2022 at 6:35 PM
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Does flooding damage a vineyard?
What does flooding through the vineyard look like? Does it ruin the vines? Check out this video Continue »
25/08/2022 at 5:14 PM
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How Can Wine Taste Like Other Fruits?
Have you ever wondered how grapefruit or leather make it into a wine? Continue »
21/08/2022 at 6:31 PM
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Breakfast in the Swan Valley
Top three breakfasts in the Swan Valley, written by a local who also happens to be breakfast crazy. Continue »
12/08/2022 at 2:02 PM
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