Margaret River: Wine Blending, Boutique Tastings & Brewery Lunch

Summary

Wine blending hands-on tastings and brewery lunch in margaret river

You’ll blend your own wine to enjoy with lunch, taste at three boutique Margaret River wineries, share laughs over a relaxed winery meal, sample local chocolate, and end your day at a lively microbrewery—with pickup included. Expect good food, easy company, and moments you might remember longer than you think.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Margaret River Wine and Beer Adventure

• Pickup from accommodation
• Cruise along Caves Road
• Visit three boutique wineries
• Participate in wine blending experience
• Enjoy winery lunch with blended wine
• Chocolate tasting
• Visit local micro-brewery
• Drop off at accommodation

Top questions

How long is the Margaret River Beer & Wine Adventure?

The tour is a full-day experience departing from Margaret River with multiple stops including wineries and a brewery.

Is lunch included on this Margaret River wine tour?

Yes, a gourmet winery lunch with pizzas, fries, and salads is included.

What does the wine blending experience involve?

You’ll mix different wines yourself using beakers and pipettes to create your own blend to enjoy with lunch.

Are pickups included for this tour?

Yes, complimentary pickup and drop-off are provided from your accommodation in Margaret River.

How many wineries do we visit on this day trip?

You’ll visit three award-winning boutique wineries during the tour.

Is there beer tasting on this tour?

The final stop is at a local microbrewery where you can try craft beers if you wish.

Are dietary requirements catered for?

Yes, but you must inform the company of any dietary needs at least 24 hours before the tour.

Is this tour suitable for all fitness levels?

Yes, it’s suitable for all physical fitness levels as there’s minimal walking involved.

What’s included

Your day includes complimentary pickup and drop-off from your accommodation in Margaret River, hands-on wine blending to create your own bottle for lunch, tastings at three boutique wineries plus local chocolate sampling, a relaxed winery lunch of gourmet pizza with sides—and finishes up at a friendly local microbrewery before heading home.

What’s the experience like?

I’d always heard about Margaret River’s wine scene but honestly, I didn’t expect it to feel so… easygoing. The morning started with our guide—Dave, who seems to know every back road and vineyard owner—picking us up right outside our place. No fuss. We drove along Caves Road with the windows cracked open; eucalyptus everywhere and that faint earthy smell that just hangs in the air here. Someone in the van pointed out kangaroos off in a paddock—felt like the kind of detail you only notice when you’re not rushing.

The wine blending was the bit I was most curious about (and a little nervous—I’m not exactly an expert). Turns out, it’s way more fun than intimidating. We had these little beakers and pipettes, swirling reds together until we found something we actually liked. My blend tasted way better than I expected—maybe just luck? Dave laughed when I said mine smelled like Christmas cake; he said locals sometimes get poetic after a few sips. Lunch came next: wood-fired pizza, crispy fries, salads that actually tasted fresh. Sitting outside under those big gum trees, glass in hand… I still think about that view sometimes.

After lunch we hit three small wineries—each one felt different, not just in the wine but in how the owners talked about their vines and weather and weird grape years. There was chocolate tasting too (I bought some for later but ate most of it before we even left). The last stop was this microbrewery where things got louder—footy on TV, locals at the bar, someone’s dog under a table hoping for chips. It all felt pretty relaxed by then; maybe it was the wine or maybe just Margaret River itself.