Winemaker Matt Bowness established Fairbrossen in 2011, following many years as a travelling winemaker in California and France and many years at Sittella Wines. Following a philosophy of minimum intervention, only the best fruit is hand-picked to ensure the highest quality of handcrafted wine.

The Wines

Fairbrossen Wines are grown in two estate-owned vineyards in the Perth Hills and Margaret River. Sparkling wines, still wines and liqueurs are made, including Chardonnay, Verdelho, Rosé, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo, Durif, Malbec, Pinot Noir and Pedro Ximinez.

The Food

'Tom's Kitchen' operates at Fairbrossen wines, and is open for lunch on Friday and breakfast and lunch on the weekends, serving a modern and generously priced, country-style menu.

Cellar Door

The tasting area at Fairbrossen offers a range of boutique wines, all of which have been handcrafted on the estate. Open Thursday to Sunday, 11am-4pm. Look out for a range of seasonal music, food and wine events.

 

Nestled in Jarrah forest on the Darling Scarp at an elevation of 400 metres, Hainault is the highest vineyard in Western Australia, and is in one of the coldest parts of the State. The 17 acre property was replanted as a vineyard in 1978 by Peter Fimmel, one of the pioneers of the then infant Perth Hills Wine Region.

Owners Michael and Lyn Sykes purchased the vineyard in 2002, with an objective to produce premium quality varietal wines whilst further developing a style synonymous with the Perth Hills. The couple's relationship with the environment is signified in Hainault's logo of a Boobook owl, an animal native to the area, and viticulture and land management practices reflect their commitment to sustainability. Hainault also prides itself on being pet friendly, and it's common to see the Sykes family Kelpies at their cellar door.

The Wines

All Hainault wines are made from estate grown, hand harvested fruit using minimal interventions. Among an extensive range, Hainault produces a traditional method Sparkling Pinot Noir, Semillon, Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Rose, Cabernet Merlot Blend, and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Cellar Door

Wine tastings and cellar sales are available Friday 11.30-3pm, Saturday and Sunday from 11.30-4 pm.

Coffee and home made cakes are also available from the cellar door MOST days. 

The Food

MistelleFrench Bistro is onsite - all restaruant enquiries should be directed to them.

Plume Estate is nestled on the side of a hill on Glen Isla Road, and boasts stunning views of the wine region. It is run by husband and wife Jim and Audrey Volmer. The Wines The wine range includes a Vintage Sparkling, a Spanish Verdejo white wine, Rose, Pinot Noir, Shiraz-Viognier, Durif and Fortified Shiraz. Cellar Door The cellar door is open from 11:30am-4pm on Saturdays and Sundays and offers tastings of all the wines. The Food The cosy restaurant features modern, artful Tapas-style dishes, with spectacular views across the Valley making it an ideal setting for a picturesque lunch. Open from 11:30am-4pm on Saturday and Sunday. Bookings recommended.

The Wines

Lawnbrook Estate is the wine brand associated with the Packing Shed Restaurant and the small vineyard is set in the heart of the Bickley Valley. It is one of the many boutique family run vineyards in the Perth Hills Wine Region and produces wine from their Pinot, Chardonnay and Semillon vines as well as locally sourced fruit.  Their flagship Pinot Rose made in a dry French style is particularly popular especially when paired with a gourmet cheeseboard. 

The Food

The Packing Shed at Lawnbrook has a light lunch menu which is perfect for your wine stop. Food is prepared onsite using seasonal and local produce whenever possible, catering to various dietary requirements. Cosy in the winter months with a roasting potbelly always on the go, in warmer months, sit outside under the shadesail and Jacaranda tree or bring a picnic blanket and enjoy the afternoon relaxing on the lawn.