Fabulous Ladies
Margaret River 2023
FULLY BOOKED
4 – 8 Nov 2023
In partnership with Travelling Divas
Always wanted to visit the wineries of Margaret River? Now’s your chance to do it in the most fabulous way! Our luxurious tour of this sophisticated and globally revered wine region is taking place this November.
One of the only wine regions in the world where the vineyards back up against sparkling blue ocean, Margaret River is home to some of the world’s most spectacular cellar doors and produces some of the most exceptional wines on the planet.
With every detail of this intimate tour organised to give you the most fabulous experience, we will be taking you to visit some truly incredible wineries featuring world-leading women in wine like…
- Virginia Wilcock, Vasse Felix
- Alex Burt, Voyager Estate
- Vanya Cullen, Cullen Wines
– and more to be announced!
Plus there’s delicious fine dining, ridiculously beautiful vineyards, special experiences (like your own private wine blending session!) and gorgeous hotels to stay at – including the QT in Perth and the Smiths Beach Resort in Margaret River, a member of Small Luxury Hotels.
As always, our wine tours focus on women in wine, are conducted in partnership with our friends at Travelling Divas and are fully escorted by FLWS founder Jane Thomson. With a maximum of just 12 guests, our tours are both intimate and loads of fun! They also happen to be the ONLY all-women wine tours in Australia.
Come on your own and make new friends for life, or book in with a friend or two – single and twin share options are both available. We can’t wait to host you for the ultimate wine experience in Margaret River this November.
Tour Highlights Include
- Privately hosted dining and tasting events at the region’s most esteemed women-led wineries
- Fun and educational wine blending session
- Decadent private tour and lunch matched with premium wines at Voyager Estate
- Masterclass and lunch at Vasse Felix
- Gorgeous welcome dinner at the QT in Perth
HOW TO SECURE YOUR PLACE?
Simply fill in the booking form and pay a deposit. You only need to ensure your deposit is paid in order to confirm your place for this May 2023 departure!
+ - Getting There
Both Qantas (including Jetstar) and Virgin offer regular flights to Perth from all capital cities.
+ - Tour Price & Inclusions
Tour Price: AUD$3955 per person on a twin share basis. Single supplement AUD$1025 per person
Tour Dates: 4 – 8 Nov 2023
Starts: Perth
Finishes: Perth Airport
Price Includes:
- Fully escorted by fabulous lady of wine Jane Thomson
- night’s 5-star luxury accommodation, QT Perth
- 3 nights’ 5-star luxury accommodation, Smiths Beach Resort
- Breakfast daily
- All meals inclusive of wine (except breakfast….)
- Private guided evening walking tour of Margaret River including tastings and food
- Exclusive welcome wine dinner in Perth
- Private, hosted wine experiences, wining & dining as detailed in the itinerary.
- All winery fees & extras associated with wine entry
- Private transport throughout including airport transfer on departure
NOT INCLUDED:
Airfares and departure taxes; transfers unless stated in the itinerary; items of a personal nature; phone calls; passport and visas; laundry or tips. Personal transport; excess baggage; security and government taxes; travel insurance. Meals not specifically mentioned in the itinerary; additional beverages (unless specifically described). Optional excursions or activities that may be offered but are not included in the tour price. Spa treatments and any items not specified. Any changes you choose to make during your holiday.
+ - Tour Itinerary
DAY 1 – SATURDAY 04: WELCOME TO PERTH AND THE START OF YOUR LUXURY WINE ESCAPE
Make your way from Perth airport to your home for tonight, the QT Hotel.
Settle in, relax, maybe wander nearby and check out the city. Then get frocked up for your night of delightful dining at your gorgeous welcome dinner including some delicious wines. Here you will enjoy a fab start to your luxury getaway as well as an intro to the region your are about to explore.
Overnight accommodation: QT Hotel
Meals included: Dinner
DAY 2 – SUNDAY 05: TO MARGARET RIVER WE GO – AND WINE ADVENTURES GALORE
After breakfast this morning, we will transfer to Margaret River. An early start this morning as it is quite a distance, but there will be a coffee and comfort break on the way through!
First stop is one of the best, Voyager Estate, where not only will you indulge in a tasting of their gorgeous organic wines, you will also enjoy a long and delicious four-course lunch with matching wines.
Then time to check in to the luxury of Smiths Beach Resort, your home for the next three nights. Check-in, relax and enjoy. Indulge in some pool time or explore the beach before a light dinner in-house at Lamont’s.
Overnight accommodation: Smiths Beach Resort
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Wine Tastings as mentioned, light dinner including wine
DAY 3 – MONDAY 25: FABULOUS SPARKLING, WINES, GORGEOUS DINING AND SO MUCH MORE
Today is all about Vasse Felix where you will indulge in one of the most celebrated wine experiences in Australia!
Here you are going to explore the world of food and wine at Margaret River’s founding wine estate. The ultimate vine to table tour for the gourmet adventurer, this immersive experience includes the rare opportunity to explore behind the scenes at Vasse Felix.
Beginning in the region’s oldest vineyard, learn how Vasse Felix grows fruit in the most sustainable way with an introduction to organics and the unique environment that makes Margaret River exceptional for growing and making fine wine. Pass by Margaret River’s original Cabernet vines before you go behind the scenes with exclusive access to the Vasse Felix winery. Explore the barrel hall and world of artful and innovative winemaking, before joining your host for a private tasting of the Vasse Felix Wine Collection.
From here, the chef’s five course tasting menu, paired with rare Vasse Felix Icon wines brings your full Margaret River gastronomy experience together. Relax and while away the hours with mind-blowing interpretations of incredible local produce, uncovering the chefs’ philosophies of wine and food pairing along the journey.
We then head to Margaret River township for a guided walking tour. A great opportunity to get acquainted with the area whilst sampling local produce as part of a “walking dinner” experience.
Then back to the hotel and to bed you go as tomorrow there is more!
Overnight accommodation: Smiths Beach Resort
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Wine tastings, Walking tour/Tastings
DAY 4 – TUESDAY 07: BLEND YOUR OWN, CULLEN DELIGHTS, MUSIC AND WINE
First up, it is time for us to head to Clairault Streicker, where you will blend your own wine! You will delve deeper into the world of winemaking with an interactive Wine Blending Experience. You will be guided through the wine blending process to help create your own estate-grown Margaret River wine. Learn the theory behind why wines are blended then measure, mix and taste a wine perfectly suited to you.
It is then time to head to Cullen Wines, the only biodynamic and carbon positive winery in the region. Here it is time to see a different way of winemaking with biodynamic traditions being the driving force overarching every facet. It is a method of farming that treats the vineyard as a living system, which interacts with the environment to build a healthy living soil that helps to nourish the vines and general environment. You will experience this first hand and enjoy tasting the wines and a delicious platter lunch of local produce. Ask as many questions as you need to about this fascinating process.
This evening, after chilling out at the hotel, get ready for our final wine visit at Passel Estate. Co-owner and professional cello player Wendy Stimpson will share her beautiful music and her passion for wine while we indulge in some delicious canapes and taste her wines – rounding out what has been a superb escape.
Overnight accommodation: Smiths Beach Resort
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, Wine Tastings
DAY 5 – WEDNESDAY 27: TIME TO GO
After breakfast it is a reasonably early start back to Perth Airport to connect with flights. Thank you for coming away, it so very much appreciated and look forward to travelling again. Times will be confirmed – but flights should not be booked until after midday to allow for travel time.
Meals Included: Breakfast
