Wine & good times & stunning nature & artisan spirits & dreamy stays! Ampersand Estates in Pemberton adds up to an escape that’s all about connection, crafted with a dash of fun and a whole lot of soul. Monica Tindall Ampersand Estates in We…
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Luxury Hotel Perth – The Westin Perth Review
Perth’s quiet confidence meets world-class hospitality at The Westin Perth, a CBD hotel blending corporate sharpness with tranquil luxury and local charm. Monica Tindall Perth is many things—isolated, yes, but also quietly self-assured. It doesn…
Italian Restaurant Perth – Garum at The Westin
Ancient Rome gets a modern West Australian makeover at Garum, a top Italian restaurant in Perth where tradition, technique and terroir come together on the plate. Monica Tindall If your idea of Roman cuisine begins and ends with carbonara, think again. Garum giv…
Riverbank Estate, Swan Valley
Riverbank Estate, Swan Valley Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau Oh gosh, we have had a fabulous trip to Australia’s South West, and we depart with a bang with a wine-paired meal at RiverBank Estate in Swan Valley just before we head to the airport. Only a 20-m…
Stella Bella, Margaret River
Stella Bella, Margaret River Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau We’re staying in a Malbec cabin at the beautiful Chambré Estate in Margaret River. Fortunately for us, Stella Bella’s cellar door is just across the road. We skip across the highway for an afte…
Subsea Estate Wines -Augusta, Margaret River
Rare Foods & Subsea Estate Wines – Augusta, Margaret River Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau You may have heard of aging bottled wine beneath the waves, but how about actually using the sea as a cellar for secondary fermentation? The recovery of …
Chambré Estate Margaret River
Chambré Estate Margaret River Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau Gosh, we’ve stayed in some beautiful accommodation on this trip to Australia’s South West, and Chambré Estate continues to do the region proud. The self-contained cabins and suites offer t…
Voyager Estate – Margaret River
Voyager Estate – Margaret River Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau Possibly one of the most beautiful wineries you can visit in Margaret River is Voyager Estate, which is part of the exclusive Ultimate Winery Experiences Australia collecti…
Miss Chow’s at Edwards Wines, Margaret River
Miss Chow’s, Edwards Wines, Margaret River Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau One of Margaret River’s newest openings, Miss Chow’s, overlooks the undulating vineyards of Edwards Wines through tall glass walls. Huge gums frame the vines, and a met…
Domaine Naturaliste by Bruce Dukes – Margaret River
Domaine Naturaliste by Bruce Dukes, Margaret River Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau Bruce Dukes has been making wines for the biggies in Margaret River for over thirty years. However, with Domaine Naturaliste, he steps out with his own vineyards and lab…
Dunsborough Taxis, Margaret River
Dunsborough Taxis, Margaret River Words: Monica TindallPhotos: Han Sen Hau Margaret River has so much to love! Beaches, forests, caves, exceptional gourmet experiences and, of course, wine, wine, wine. But how can you truly enjoy all of the above if you’…
Edge Luxury Villas – Margaret River
Edge Luxury Villas – Margaret River Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau Edge Luxury Villas, in the heart of Margaret River’s famed wine country, represents a paradigm shift in luxury travel. Here, we find a sanctuary where environmental stewardshi…