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Discover the heart of Swan Valley winemaking with Upper Reach Winery’s immersive tour and tasting. Walk the vineyard, taste wines from barrel, and savor local delights on this authentic boutique winery experience.
Discover the heart of Swan Valley winemaking with Upper Reach Winery’s immersive tour and tasting. Walk the vineyard, taste wines from barrel, and savor local delights on this authentic boutique winery experience.
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Operated by Upper Reach Winery · Baskerville, Western Australia
Situated in the fertile Swan Valley region of Western Australia, Upper Reach Winery offers a hands-on journey into the world of boutique winemaking. This award-winning small cellar door, located at 77 Memorial Avenue in Baskerville, invites visitors to engage with every step in the crafting of its vibrant, estate-grown wines. More than just a tasting, the one-hour Winery Tour and Tasting experience reveals what it takes to nurture grapes in this unique terroir and transform them into flavourful expressions of the land.
The Swan Valley is renowned for its warm Mediterranean climate and diverse soils, offering ideal conditions for Shiraz, Verdelho, and dessert wines that burst with character. At Upper Reach, guests walk the vineyard rows alongside the expert grower and winemaker, who oversees the entire process from vine to bottle. Participants get privileged access to sample wines straight from the tanks and barrels before bottling, an insider’s peek rarely open to the public.
The winery itself operates as a working space, its rustic cellar section often cool and damp — conditions perfect for craft and maturation but requiring sturdy footwear. The tour concludes in the cosy cellar door, where award-winning dessert wines are paired with local artisanal treats such as honey, truffles, and jams. It’s a genuine, grounded experience that pulls back the curtain on small-scale viticulture in Australia’s oldest wine region.
Upper Reach Winery stands out in the Swan Valley scene by its deep connection to place and the personal investment of its owner, who marries grower knowledge with winemaker skill. This commitment delivers wines that reflect both vintage complexity and the essence of their vineyard home, making it a must-visit destination for wine lovers and outdoor enthusiasts seeking authentic connection with place and process.
easy.
1 hour.
Minimal physical exertion; comfortable walking on uneven vineyard trails required.
The experience lasts approximately one hour, combining a vineyard walk with tastings in the cellar door.
Children aged 0-17 can participate at a reduced fee but must be accompanied by an adult.
Yes, advance booking is recommended to secure your spot, as tours have limited capacity.
The vineyard paths are unpaved and uneven, which may be challenging for those with mobility restrictions.
Yes, the cellar door features wines as well as local products like honey, truffles, jams, and preserves.
Wear flat, non-slip shoes and bring layers to accommodate cool cellar temperatures and outdoors conditions.
The Swan Valley is Western Australia’s oldest wine region, with viticulture dating back to 1829, blending rich Indigenous and colonial heritage.
Upper Reach Winery practices sustainable irrigation and minimal intervention winemaking to protect this fragile landscape and its native species.
Upper Reach Winery is a boutique winery that combines hands-on wine education with curated tasting experiences. The winery offers a range of guided sessions including Wine 101 appreciation classes, Wine 103 masterclasses on wine aging, public tastings, and guided winery tours. Several experiences include multi-course lunches—two-course and three-course options—paired with tastings to highlight food and wine interaction. Sessions at Upper Reach take place in authentic production settings among barrels and tanks, providing direct exposure to winemaking environments while tasting. Wine 101 focuses on foundational wine appreciation, tasting techniques, and basic blending. Wine 103 dives into wine aging, pairing aged bottles alongside their younger counterparts and offers practical cellar-starting advice for guests interested in building a personal collection. Upper Reach Winery emphasizes education and approachable hospitality, welcoming beginners and experienced wine lovers alike. Experiences are presented in small-group formats typical of a boutique operation, and many visits include scenic vineyard views to enhance the tasting atmosphere. The winery provides on-site tasting and guided explanations of styles, aging, and production practices mentioned during sessions. All offerings listed are organized as discrete experiences: Wine 101 classes (with and without lunch), Wine 103 masterclasses (with and without a three-course lunch), a traditional winery tour and tasting, and a two-course lunch winery tour. These experiences are crafted to inform, engage, and showcase the winery’s tasting and educational programming.
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