Wine Tasting & Tours in Perth

Wine tasting in Perth centres on the Swan Valley, with full-day winery tours by coach or river cruise, winery visits at Upper Reach in Baskerville and wine classes for two. See more food and drink experiences in Perth or wine tasting and winery tours across Australia.

Perth wine tasting on a Swan Valley tour by coach or cruise

The Swan Valley Wineries Full Day Tour is a guided coach day that returns about 5pm. All wine tasting fees are included, along with a set menu lunch at Homestead Brewery with a complimentary glass of wine, beer or cider, a cheeseboard, a beer sample at a boutique award-winning microbrewery and a chocolate tasting. The coach collects from Barrack Street at 9.45am, Crown Casino Burswood at 10am and the Swan Valley Visitor Centre at 10.25am, and other pick-up points can be arranged with the provider when booking.

The Swan Valley Wineries Full Day Tour with Morning Cruise starts on the water. A 2-hour cruise leaves Barrack Street Jetty at 10.30am with wine tasting on the way, then a shared platter lunch with wine on board. A coach takes over for the winery visits, a microbrewery stop with a beer sample and snacks, and a chocolate tasting at Whistler's Chocolate Company before the return to Perth.

Winery tours at Upper Reach in Baskerville

Upper Reach Winery sits at 77 Memorial Avenue in Baskerville, a 40-minute drive from Perth, and you make your own way there. The Upper Reach winery tour and tasting for two is a 60-minute guided walk through the vineyard and working winery, where you see the different varietals and sip wines directly from the tanks.

The winery tour and tasting with a two-course lunch for two starts at 10.30am with a 1-hour tour, then lunch with sweeping vineyard views and dessert wines at the Cellar Door. Plan on an hour for lunch, though there is no time limit. It runs Monday to Saturday by appointment with a day's notice, and you can pick up gifts such as locally made honey, truffles and preserves.

Wine classes at Upper Reach

The Wine 101 class with a two-course lunch for two is a 90-minute class in the barrel room with a wine expert, covering the basics of varieties and ageing and how oak barrels change the taste. A two-course restaurant lunch overlooking the vineyard follows, and you leave with tasting notes. The class is wheelchair accessible.

For tastings without the lunch, the Swan Valley wine education class with tastings for two is a 1-hour structured session in the back of the working winery. It compares varietals and wine styles and shows how wines evolve with age and oak.

Which Perth wine experience suits you

The full-day tours suit anyone who wants several stops and doesn't want to drive. Upper Reach suits a half-day outing: a tour, a tour with lunch or a class. The classes suit people who want to learn what varietals, ageing and oak do to a wine.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you do wine tasting in the Swan Valley from Perth?

You can book a full-day Swan Valley winery tour from Perth by coach or river cruise, or visit Upper Reach Winery in Baskerville for a tour, a lunch or a wine class. Upper Reach is a 40-minute drive from Perth.

Do Swan Valley wine tours include lunch?

Yes. The Swan Valley Wineries Full Day Tour includes lunch at Homestead Brewery, and the morning cruise version includes a shared platter lunch on board with wine. Some Upper Reach experiences include a two-course lunch.

What should you bring on a Swan Valley winery tour?

Bring extra money or a bank card for optional winery, brewery and chocolate purchases, along with weather-suitable clothes, sunglasses, a camera and comfortable shoes. For the Upper Reach wine classes, dress warm because it can be cool in the winery.

Can you do a wine class for beginners in Perth?

Yes. The Wine 101 class with a two-course lunch at Upper Reach Winery covers the basics of wine varieties and ageing, and the shorter Swan Valley wine education class covers varietals, ageing and oak in a 1-hour session.

Can children go on a winery tour at Upper Reach?

Children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times at Upper Reach Winery, and people under 18 are not served alcohol. Participants in the Wine 101 class must be 18 or older.

Can dietary requirements be catered for at Upper Reach Winery?

Yes, but let the winery know when you book. Gluten free and vegetarian options are available for the winery tour with a two-course lunch.

Each wine experience has its own start time and booking notice on the product page, so check those first, then choose between a full-day tour, a winery visit or a class.