Swan Valley

Mandoon is still the Swan’s outstanding cellar door, with so much to offer. Most will relax on the immaculately maintained lawn and enjoy the wines or beers with pizza or spit roast (on weekends), or the selection of cheese, cold meats and salads. Activities include a blending opportunity, an immersion experience, and a bush tucker tasting and talk. The Homestead Brewery has many options for casual dining, with a great range of beers served from the tap. The fine dining restaurant, Wild Swan, is exceptional and a great place to try the estate’s wines. For a contemplative moment, the Linton & Kay Galleries are well worth a visit. Luxury accommodation at the Colony overlooks the vines and the Swan River. Chief winemaker Ryan Sudano and his team source grapes locally, as well as from Great Southern and Margaret River. PETER FORRESTAL

OUTSTANDING WINE: 2016 Mandoon Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, A$84