Australia Wine Tasting

A 22-room retreat on a secluded vineyard surrounded by forest.

Address:
3341 Caves Rd.
Yallingup, Western Australia
Australia

Phone:
61-8-9755-6311

Chorizo, beef cheeks, and other wine-friendly bites served by cheery surfers.

Address:
239 Naturaliste Terrace
Dunsborough, Western Australia
Australia

Phone:
61-8-9756-7650

The property is made up of twin penthouses with huge terraces, iPod docks, gas fireplaces, and kitchens stocked with Calphalon pots, Riedel glasses, even an array of local wines, including the delicate Vasse Felix Chardonnay.

Address:
139-141 Bussell Hwy.
Margaret River, Western Australia
Australia

Phone:
61-8-9385-5611

Cullen Wines Estate’s winemaker and managing director Vanya Cullen’s parents founded the property in 1971. These days, the winery’s top releases are world-class, particularly the vibrant Diana Madeline Cabernet-based blend. Cullen makes wine biodynamically, gauging the progress of the grapes by the schedule of the tides.

Address:
Lot 4323 Caves Rd.
Margaret River, Western Australia
Australia

Phone:
61-8-9755-5656

Rising-star producer in a picturesque setting. Must-try: 2007 Leston Cabernet Sauvignon.

Address:
Miamup Rd.
Margaret River, Western Australia
Australia

Phone:
61-8-9756-5200

Owner Denis Horgan arrived from Perth in the mid 1950’s to surf. He invested in land, and set down roots with Robert Mondavi as his mentor. Horgan’s lemony Chardonnays have been called Australia’s best. The winery overlooks a bright green lawn used for cricket matches and concerts by the likes of Ray Charles, Julio Iglesias, and the London Philharmonic. The on-site gallery houses some 100 paintings and sculptures—many by famous Australian artists—that have appeared on Leeuwin’s Art Series wines since 1980. Lunch—briny local oysters, a parfait of foie gras and quail egg, kingfish sashimi, then French and Australian cheeses—is served on the winery’s terrace.

Address:
Stevens Rd.
Margaret River, Western Australia
Australia

Phone:
61-8-9759-0000

Powerful, stylish wines—and some locals believe that Aaron Carr is the most consistent chef in the area.

Address:
Caves Rd. and Harmans Rd. S.
Cowaramup, Western Australia
Australia

Phone:
61-8-9756-5000

Must-try: 2006 Chardonnay.

Address:
41 Stevens Rd.
Margaret River, Western Australia
Australia

Phone:
61-8-9757-6354