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Margaret River Boutique Wine Tour w. Blind Tasting+Italian Lunch
About This Tour
Make Margaret River Touring effortless.
Start with a chocolate tasting (coffee available) before taking in coastal views, climatic insights and seasonal whale watching (June–Oct, sightings not guaranteed).
The highlight of the day is our BLIND TASTING EXPERIENCE: A Guided Wine Dissection. Using our simplifying Tasting Technique and Template (+ongoing access), you'll make your own tasting notes and find it easy to identify advanced colours, aromas, and flavours. This process makes describing wine easy and fun, and you’ll gain ongoing knowledge to confidently evaluate any wine, in any setting.
Lunch follows at Olio Bello, with woodfired pizzas, salads, wine and olive oil + skincare sampling. The afternoon consists of tastings at two boutique wineries and a scenic vineyard for glass of wine and cheeseboard, concluding with a brewery visit.
This tours blends enjoyment and education: An ideal introduction to Margaret River for those pursuing a deeper connection to the region.
Start with a chocolate tasting (coffee available) before taking in coastal views, climatic insights and seasonal whale watching (June–Oct, sightings not guaranteed).
The highlight of the day is our BLIND TASTING EXPERIENCE: A Guided Wine Dissection. Using our simplifying Tasting Technique and Template (+ongoing access), you'll make your own tasting notes and find it easy to identify advanced colours, aromas, and flavours. This process makes describing wine easy and fun, and you’ll gain ongoing knowledge to confidently evaluate any wine, in any setting.
Lunch follows at Olio Bello, with woodfired pizzas, salads, wine and olive oil + skincare sampling. The afternoon consists of tastings at two boutique wineries and a scenic vineyard for glass of wine and cheeseboard, concluding with a brewery visit.
This tours blends enjoyment and education: An ideal introduction to Margaret River for those pursuing a deeper connection to the region.
What's Included
✓ Included
- Blind Tasting Experience: Only with Waves of Wine Tours (+ongoing tasting template access)
- Italian style woodfired pizzas and seasonal salads with a glass of wine at Olio Bello
- Visit 3 boutique winery visits, handpicked for quality
- Famous surfbreak sightseeing+viticulture/climate insights (w. seasonal whale watching oppurtunities)
- Organic olive oil + skincare sampling
- Artisinal chocolate tasting
- Dedicated Brewery Visit
- Pickup and dropoff at your accomodation
- Glass of wine and cheeseboard included at scenic vineyard
✗ Not Included
- Drinks at the Brewery
- Coffee (available at chocolate stop, but not included)
- The tour itinerary changes every day! Specific venues are subject to change.
Itinerary
1
Gabriel Chocolate specialises in single-origin chocolate. At its Wilyabrup location, visitors can taste a range of flavours, from creamy milk, to intense 99% darks. A morning coffee is also available from their local cafe.
2
Look over the South-West’s rugged cliffs, turquoise waves crashing against the rocky shore, and surfers catching breaks in the distance.
The viewing point is a prime opportunity to spot whales during their miratory period (July to late October).
*Subject to weather, time and how happy the whales are*
The viewing point is a prime opportunity to spot whales during their miratory period (July to late October).
*Subject to weather, time and how happy the whales are*
3
Olio Bello features both lunch and a unique Blind Tasting Experience.
A unique Blind Tasting Experience invites guests to explore and differentiate between the elements of three distinct wines. Participants gain insights into recognising unique flavours, textures, and aromas of each. Enhancing their ability to identify the qualities they enjoy most in their own favourite wines.
Lunch at Olio Bello features gourmet wood-fired pizzas topped with local ingredients, fresh seasonal salads, and a glass of wine from the Blind Tasting Experience. This dining experience celebrates Mediterranean flavours with a focus on quality and freshness, all set in the scenic olive groves.
A unique Blind Tasting Experience invites guests to explore and differentiate between the elements of three distinct wines. Participants gain insights into recognising unique flavours, textures, and aromas of each. Enhancing their ability to identify the qualities they enjoy most in their own favourite wines.
Lunch at Olio Bello features gourmet wood-fired pizzas topped with local ingredients, fresh seasonal salads, and a glass of wine from the Blind Tasting Experience. This dining experience celebrates Mediterranean flavours with a focus on quality and freshness, all set in the scenic olive groves.
4
Peacetree Estate offers an intimate experience in a boutique cellar door. Guests can explore a variety of wines with distinct Margaret River terroir, including Cabernet and Chardonnay, in their cozy cellar door.
5
Fermoy Estate provides a classic Margaret River winery experience, offering tastings of award-winning wines, including their renowned Cabernet Sauvignon from the extraordinary Wilyabrup subregion.
6
At Bettenays Margaret River, a gourmet cheeseboard paired with a glass of wine offers a delightful, relaxed experience. Guests enjoy a rich mix of flavors against the scenic backdrop of the vineyard, creating a serene and indulgent moment in beautiful surroundings.
7
Cheeky Monkey Brewing offers a vibrant craft beer experience set against stunning views of Margaret River’s natural landscape. Known for its diverse, expertly crafted beers, including exclusive seasonal varieties, in a relaxed, scenic setting.
Good to Know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Bring a water bottle — your body will thank you.
- Please consume alcohol responsibly throughout the day.
- Respect all venues and their staff at all times.
- Food and beverages may not be consumed on our vehicles.
- Alcohol cannot be consumed on board or carried open, in accordance with Section 119(a) of the Liquor Act. Significant fines may apply and this is enforced by Police.
- Waves of Wine Tours accepts no responsibility for lost or stolen property.
- Dress code: Smart casual recommended
- Passengers are responsible for their own wellbeing during the tour. Waves of Wine Tours is not liable for: Medical conditions or incidents arising from food or beverage consumption and Injuries or reactions resulting from tour activities
- Any behaviour that endangers or disrupts other guests, members of the public, or venue staff will not be tolerated. Passengers may be removed from the tour if necessary.
- If a passenger is removed from the tour, Waves of Wine Tours is not responsible for any associated transport or accommodation costs.
- Guests are encouraged not to consume alcohol within 8 hours prior to pick-up.
- If a passenger displays signs of intoxication at any point: • They may be asked to take a break from tastings • In serious cases, they may be removed from the tour
- All guests consuming alcohol must be 18 years or older.