Mt Barker Grape Escape

Meander through backroads to taste outstanding wines from wineries of the Mt Barker region.

Albany, Australia

Duration
6 hrs

Start & End Time
9:30 am to 3:30 pm

Max Group Size
12

Pick-Up & Drop-Off
Included

Minimum Age
All ages

Meals
Included

What's Included

Return transfers from selected accommodations
Transport in a luxury vehicle with a drive/guide
Visits to 4 wineries, including tastings
Private behind-the-scenes tour of a winery
Lunch

What's excluded

Additional food & wine purchases

What to Expect

Spend a full day exploring Western Australia's Mt Barker wine region. This region has a characteristically cool climate with slow ripening times which allows for the development of rich flavours and quality grape juice.

Your wine tasting journey begins at Gilbert Wines, a family owned-and-run winery that's been producing incredible wines for four generations. Try award-winning wines from the Premium range and the 3 Devils or 3 Lads wine, named after founder's Jim and Bev Gilbert's three sons. There's also JMG, the newest collection which pays tribute to Jim, and Alira and Rose, a nod to Bev. Being the first stop of the day, there's also a cafe if you prefer a coffee!

Next up is Plantagenet wines, where you'll enjoy a guided walk through the back rooms on a private tour of the cellar workings before you are taken to the tasting bench. This pioneering family-owned winery began in 1968 and was one of the first wineries in the Great Southern Region. Feel free to purchase a glass to accompany a scrumptious shared platter lunch of local produce.

After lunch, it's on to Galafrey Wines, another family winery. The cellar door is surrounded by bushland and is home to Bruce, the winery dog. They grow a variety of grapes from chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon, and pinot noir, plus a unique, low-acid variety called Muller-Thurgau. Enjoy a tasting here, and don't be afraid to add to your take-home collection of bottles.

The final stop is West Cape Howe Wines, which is committed to making very drinkable wines. Here, you can sample wine, olive oil or their own brand of coffee, which is roasted on-site.

Where we visit:

Gilbert Wines
Plantagenet
Galafrey Wines
West Cape Howe Wines

Frequently Asked Questions

There are a few small things that are recommended to make your trip more enjoyable:

hat
sunglasses
sunscreen
warm clothing and rain jacket
water bottle (1L)
camera with LOTS of memory and battery

We can arrange meals to cater for all dietary requirements including vegetarian, gluten-free. Please advise when booking (a small surcharge may apply).

Policies

Terms & Conditions:

Minimum 2 passengers required for all tours
Children are not permitted on tours unless they are accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. However, where a child requires an additional seat restraining device, this should be advised at time of booking
Passengers should arrive at their departure point 20 minutes before the scheduled departure time
The operator reserves the right to refuse travel to a passenger who does not abide by a minimum dress standard of a shirt, trousers/shorts/skirt and footwear
Intoxicated passengers may be refused travel, at the driver's discretion

Cancellation Policy:

If you wish to cancel your tour, the following cancellation fees apply: