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How To Plan The Perfect Swan Valley Wine Tour From Perth
Plan your perfect Swan Valley wine tour from Perth today. If you are staying in Perth and want a relaxing escape, Swan Valley is the ideal destination. Located just 25 minutes from the Perth CBD in Western Australia, this historic wine region offers convenience, quality, and stunning vineyard views. It is one of the most…
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Top 10 Wineries To Visit On A Swan Valley Wine Tour
Explore the best Swan Valley wineries for unforgettable wine experiences. Planning a wine holiday in Australia? Choose Swan Valley. This famous wine region is only 25 minutes from Perth in Western Australia. It is one of the most convenient wine destinations in the country. You do not need long road trips. You do not need…
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Ultimate Guide To Swan Valley Wine Tours From Perth
Best Swan Valley Wine Tours from Perth start here. If you want an easy and enjoyable wine escape, this guide is for you. Swan Valley is just 25 minutes from Perth. It is one of the oldest wine regions in Australia. It is also one of the easiest to visit. Swan Valley Wine Tours are…
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4 Ways To Support Our Local Swan Valley Venues
And Have Fun Whilst Doing It! 1. PURCHASE A BOTTLE OF LOCAL WINE FOR YOUR WEEKEND SUNDOWNER (EVEN A WEDNESDAY NIGHT WILL DO!). You may have that favourite winery you frequent in the Valley to buy your special juice, or one that you have visited before on a Swan Valley Wine tour and have collected…
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Winter Warm UPS In The Valley With D’vine
d’Vine picks for some epic fireplaces for getting cosy next to.. (with red wine in hand I must add) Well… Winter 2021 is truly upon us folks. We’re in the season of frosty mornings, ice-block fingers, Rudolph noses, layer upon layer and all that is soul-warming. I’m a sun-worshiper through and through, but having to…
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We’ve Got Your Back
COVID concerns stopping you from booking? Don’t hold back! We’re got your back.. In these CRAZY uncertain times that we find ourselves living in these days, it can be very difficult to plan your life. Whether it be organising your living arrangements, budgeting for an upcoming ‘epic’ purchase, deciding when to fly across Australia to…
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V E R ~ D E L ~ O H!!
Yes, ‘OH’ indeed if you have ever tantalised your tastebuds with this tropical delight! One of the Swan Valley’s champion white grapes, Verdelho is a fruit-driven, dry table wine that is refreshing and tropical in style, with a touch of extra complexity from riper fruit flavours. Verdelho came to Australia in the 1820s all the…
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S U N’s ~ O U T ~ L E T’s ~ P I C N I C
Our top spots in the Valley to lay out that picnic rug… Sometimes in life, there’s nothing better than a picnic! Especially in the sun drenched city of Perth. Some would argue that our squally winds can put a damper on outdoor festivities however we say bring OUT the hamper when it comes to picnics…
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Y E S ~ W A Y ~ R O S É
The Trending Pink Drink to Beat the Heat Although the festive season has passed, we still find ourselves in a glorious state of celebration amidst these balmy Summer nights in Perth. What better way to cool down and unwind than with a delicious (cold!) glass of Rosé – yes please! Whether you’re enjoying a bottle…
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A D’vine Christmas In July
THE PERFECT EXCUSE TO WARM UP WITH SOME VINO!! Why wait for December to enjoy Christmas? Christmas in July is becoming bigger every year, with nothing saying it better than the gourmet delights and boisterous wines of the Swan and Bickley Valley. It’s widely believed that Christmas in July originated in the 1980’s in the…
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Four Swan Valley Wineries that offer more than just Wine!
THOSE EXTRA BONUS BUYS MAKE YOUR VISIT EVEN BETTER! OAKOVER GROUNDS Not only do they offer wine for tastings and purchase, Oakover is home to many more goodies I feel I simply must share. Did you know they have a ‘Marketplace’ which offers delicious gourmet products and the best quality household grocery items?! Think cured…
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The Hunter Valley
HOW TO SPEND THE PERFECT DAY IN AUSTRALIA’S OLDEST WINE REGION IF YOU’RE A FIRST TIMER.. When you visit the Hunter Valley for the first time, get ready to play Alice and fall down the rabbit hole to a wine-filled wonderland. Vines first claimed the land here in the 1820s and it boasts more cellar…
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A Few Things That May Surprise You About The Bickley Valley!
Some little known facts about WA’s best kept secret Situated approximately a 35 minutes’ drive east of Perth and nestled in the Darling Ranges, the magical Bickley Valley forms part of the Perth Hills. It includes the area in the vicinity of Carmel, Bickley and Pickering Brook. This picturesque region is known for its wineries…
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My Go-to Perth Take Away..
..WITH MATCHING LOCAL WINES & BREWS Hello Perth Wine Lovers and Foodies! Who else is missing hanging out at your fav little cafe, restaurant or wine bar? I certainly am! Majority of the time, these places don’t offer us take-away… And that’s OK! Because we can actually go there. Then COVID-19 came and shattered the…
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How To Get Your Swan Valley Fix…
By now we’re all becoming accustomed to living in the new realm of COVID-19. Changing the way we live, work and socialise. Most of us find ourselves working from home, making our own sourdough starters and keeping sane by a daily zoom call or three. One thing it can’t change is our love for quality…
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A Day In The Yarra Valley, Vic
Are you planning a Melbourne get-away when our COVID-19 travel bans are lifted? Look no further then the beautiful Yarra Valley! Only 51km’s from the Melbourne CBD, the Yarra Valley presents the perfect location for a wining and dining day trip. Establishing itself as the leading cool climate wine region of Australia, winemakers in the…
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M A L B E C ~ W O R L D ~ D A Y
Covid-19 may be stopping us from doing many things, but it certainly can’t take away our pleasure in tasting (or guzzling!) WINE… oh glorious wine. Or shall I say MALBEC, the grape of the hour. Today, April 17th, the globe celebrates ‘Malbec World Day’. Here’s a bit of background on the glorious variety… Malbec is…
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Is Aged Wine Really Better??
IN MY HUMBLE OPINION… Many people ask me what my view is on ageing wine and is it better. The simple answer is – No, not necessarily. Most wines made these days are made to ‘drink now’. In fact, approximately 98% of wine purchased throughout Australia and the world is drank straight away with no…
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What Nobody Was Expecting…
Hello Dear Wine Loving Friends, Well, what can I say? Life surely is uncertain however did we think that 2020 was going to pan out this way? HELL NO! I don’t know about you, but us at d’Vine Tours were having a rocking year – life was good, business ticking along nicely and we were…
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Summer Time Wine Social!
d’Vine Wine Tours and School of Wine are collaborating to bring you our very first Wine Social which will be held on the 20th of February 2020!! We’ll be guiding you through a fun and educational night where you’ll get to taste eight different premium wines from our Western Australia Wine Regions. The evening will…
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P O P ~ T H E ~ B U B B L Y
Well.. the silly season seems to be done and dusted however Summer is a time to celebrate and continue the festive cheer! What better way to do this than popping the old Sparkling Vino?? We’ve put together a list for you to make like just a little bit easier – Here’s some of our go-tos:…
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Swing Into Spring!
1Spring has SPRUNG and it’s the perfect time to experience and enjoy what the Swan Valley has to offer. There will be a large variety of outstanding events being held from September to November and d’Vine Wine Tours can’t help but get excited for what’s to come! The best part about it… there’s something for…
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Sandalford Estate Winery
For many years, Western Australia’s iconic Sandalford Estate has been wooing the hearts of not only Perth locals, but a global market as well. This long standing winery has a charming rich history all set in the rich soiled Swan Valley wine region of Perth. It all started when our beloved John Septimus Roe, WA’s…
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Mandoon Estate
The exquisite Mandoon Estate, situated in the Swan Valley Wine Region, was established in 2008 by a local Perth family, when they purchased the historical piece of land from the iconic Roe Family. The winery itself was then established in 2010, making Mandoon one of the Swan Valley’s youngest wineries. Although considered ‘babies’ in the…
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Margaret River Chocolate Company
NOT JUST YOUR AVERAGE CHOCOLATE SHOP! Ahhhh Chocolate.. Seriously who doesn’t love it?! This glorious ‘food from the gods’ is one of the biggest go-to treats (or health fixes!) for most folk old and young. No matter what shape, colour or form it comes in – Chocolate truly is there for us through the good…
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Perth Winery Tours
When we travel, we all like to include things on our holiday that we enjoy or that interests us. When we have our time off in our home town, we want to indulge and have fun with friends and family. And when we need to organise that special occasion or corporate outing, we want it…
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Winter Deals
OOOOO WINTER IS COMING!! And we here at d’Vine believe there is NOTHING between then indulging in delicious food and wine, by the warmth of a fire place.. at a winery of course!! Hitting the beach or having park picnics in Winter isn’t exactly desirable – it’s visiting toasty venues that serve up the good…
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The D’vine Nine
So here we have it.. it’s our TOP Nine Private Tours!! It’s super important that we keep y’all up to date with what’s happening people.. How dare we keep it from you! The Swan Valley region is ever growing and as times change we need to as well. We’ve updated our collection of our BEST…
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Sunday Funday Tour
You gotta love a cruisey Sunday afternoon right? Spent with friends or family, in beautiful surrounds, indulging in something delicious?? Well… We’ve got just the thing for you! We’ve put together an awesome half day tour through the historic Swan Valley region which is PACKED full of the good stuff. A great mix of venues…
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Christmas Is Coming…
HAVE YOU GOT YOUR FESTIVE PARTY PLANNED YET?? I know it’s a little scary… the ‘C’ word is already being thrown around! Didn’t it only just feel like yesterday we were celebrating last year’s festivities? Believe it or not our books are already filling up fast for the silly season and we would hate for…
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D’vine Write Up!!
We recently had the pleasure of hosting travel and lifestyle writer Jennifer Morton on one of our signature Swan Valley d’Vine Tours. Jennifer came along to write up a section about touring in the Swan Valley for The Big Bus Tour & Travel Guide and loved her experience! It was a chilly Wednesday in the…
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An Insider’s Guide…
We were recently asked to do an interview for BBM Lives new WA travel sector which they have recently been boosting online. BBM Live is an amazing online directory to visit for inspiration on global travel, lifestyle and career opportunities. It was a pleasure doing this interview with them!! Have a read of it below…
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Summer in the Swan
Summer is finally here and it looks as though it’s in full force! Hooray! We here at d’Vine Tours LOVE getting out to the Swan Valley in summer time and finding the ‘coolest’ spots to spend some qual time with good mates.. Perhaps you love a refreshing cider in the HEAT of summer?? Why not…
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Cider & Ale Trail!
We heard you people and we’ve answered your prayers.. we are super excited and proud to be launching the ultimate Cider & Ale Trail Tour! These ‘not to be missed’ tours are launching from the first Sunday in May and will run EVERY Sunday for we like to call a REAL ‘Sunday Sesh’. Grab your…
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Swan Valley Wines
Aaahhh the Swan Valley, Perth’s luscious backyard full of all the good stuff – grape vines! Yes that’s right, grape vines. These beautiful, twisted and knotted trees produce little spheres of juicy goodness that are used to press into the drink of the gods.. WINE! Wine making is a long ancient tradition that has never…
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New Valley Venues!
The Swan Valley, right on Perth City’s doorstep, has so much to offer… And guess what?! There is STILL more and more NEW and EXCITING establishments opening up, as well as great changes to the venues we already know and love. Here’s just a few venues that are worth a visit on a Swan Valley…
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Not A Drinker…?
WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED! Our top picks for ‘alcohol free’ Swan Valley attractions… Believe it or not, the Swan Valley has a lot more to offer than it’s beautiful wineries and upbeat breweries. We’ve included below some of our favourite things to see and do on one of our Perth Wine Tours that are ‘alcohol…
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Top 7 Private Tours!
Having up our Top SIX Private Tours is such a hit – we’re going to keep adding to them! As we know so so much about the Swan Valley and it’s venues, we like to keep the good people of WA (and the rest of OZ) informed of what tours work well, as well as…
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Chocolate And Wine!
Chocolate and Wine Oh So d’Vine! Coward & Black Chocolate & Wine Tasting Master Classes. There’s no denying that chocolate and wine are a match made in heaven. That is why we are absolutely LOVING Coward & Black Wine Makers ‘Chocolate & Wine Tasting Master Classes’! Classes are held at the Providore in the Swan…
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Swan Valley Hens Days!
The perfect way to celebrate the Bride-To-Be… We’ve been inundated with Swan Valley Hens Day Tours this year and we’re not surprised!! What better way is there to celebrate the bride-to-be… indulging in wine, cheese and chocolate amongst the lush vines of the Valley…YES please! Plus, it’s a great way to include the Mother and…
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Ben Seto & Ca Wines.
Hi Guys! So, last month I had the pleasure of taking Ben Seto, along with Christina Pickard (recently blogged about her work) out on a private tour of the valley. Ben, who was holidaying over here at the time, is an amazing food photographer and blogger. You can check out his page at http://focussnapeat.com/. Ben…
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‘Top Six’ Private Tours
Hey guys! We added a new page to our website to help out those who are a little stuck on what sort of tour in the swan valley to do. The page outlines six of the most popular tours, that work really well and keeps everyone happy and satisfied! We’ve included approximate cost and itinerary…
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A Night With Christina
A couple of weeks ago, Ewen and I went along to a ‘Wine Social’. I totally didn’t know WHAT to expect, seeing as it wasn’t an appreciation course, but yet a ‘social’. And what a social it was! Tucked away in the very cool Helvetica Bar in the city, Christina Pickard entertained us with her…
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The D’vine Life
Did you know that grapes are the most widely-planted fruit in the world? About 70% of those grapes are used to make wine. Learn the history of the winery, see how the wine is made and then taste the wines with our #Perth #winery #tours
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From Vine to Vino
LANGMEIL BAROSSA BLOCKBUSTER SHIRAZ 2011 PDeep rich burgundy in colour. Strong and a little floral on the nose – almost too robust and giving a sense that it would have strong tannins as well but it’s quite deceiving. Full bodied and quite heavy, although a smooth velvety palate. There’s some underlying oak and slight tannins.…