Terroir & farming
If you care how grapes are grown as much as how the wine tastes, organic and biodynamic farming offer another way to explore Margaret River. Understanding the terms helps you ask more useful questions at the cellar door.
Organic and biodynamic certification are specific claims, while terms such as sustainable and low-intervention can describe a wider range of practices. We check the wording and scope of any certification before describing an estate as certified.
Tell us which growing approaches interest you. We can use that as a starting point for planning, then check suitable experiences and availability rather than assume that a particular estate or tasting can be booked.
Organic farming follows standards governing vineyard inputs and practices. Biodynamic farming also treats the farm as an interconnected system and uses particular preparations and farming calendars. Certification and its scope should be checked for the individual producer; these terms do not by themselves guarantee a particular wine style.
Many winery restaurants offer vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, but menus and their ability to accommodate particular needs vary. Tell us your requirements early so we can check with each venue. Halal-certified options are less common in the region; we will confirm what is available and discuss itinerary changes if needed.
A Margaret River day is about far more than tasting wine. Guests who do not drink alcohol can enjoy the same leisurely lunches, gardens, local produce, coastline and winery surroundings. Non-alcoholic drinks vary by venue, so tell us your preferences and we will check the options when planning your day. No one needs to feel obliged to drink.
Tipping is generally optional in Australia, including at wineries and restaurants. If you feel the service was exceptional, you can leave a tip, but there is no standard percentage. Displayed consumer prices generally include GST where applicable.
Tell us what you love and we will shape an unhurried Margaret River day around it - every cellar door confirmed before you arrive.
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