Virtuoso Life Magazine — Australia Special 2017

10 VIRTUOSO LIFE

WINE COUNTRY

Margaret River

Happy anniversary, Margaret River. Fifty years ago, the first grapevines

were planted in this Western Australia region. Today, it is home to more

than 120 vintners producing some of the country’s best chardonnay,

cabernet sauvignon, sémillon, sauvignon blanc, merlot, and shiraz. Plus –

and this is no small thing – in the same day you can go from wineries to

beaches with outstanding surf breaks, snorkeling, and diving, or walk

among ancient forests and caves.

Savor Australia’s wine country,

one region at a time.

A Perfect Blend

TASTING NOTES

Don’t-miss wineries: Leeuwin Estate, Xanadu Wines, Vasse

Felix (the region’s founding estate), and Voyager Estate.

Signature event: The four-day Margaret River Gourmet

Escape in November attracts leading international and

Australian chefs and winemakers. (Also, look for special an-

niversary events throughout 2017.)

Pair with: Fresh marron straight from the ocean, local

organic beef, and truffles.

Access: Margaret River is 168 miles south of Perth.

The Margaret River Gourmet Escape

brings food and wine to the beach.