Behind The Scenes
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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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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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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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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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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