Crafted specifically for wine lovers, this semi-private tour limited to JUST 6 GUESTS offers an exclusive escape from the typical group tours. Immerse yourself in the Swan Valley’s best wines away from the crowds, on a personalised 'grape to glass' VIP experience visiting a hand-picked selection of the region’s most respected wineries. Delight in an indulgent day of fine wine and gourmet food, featuring an included wine and canapé pairing experience, and enjoy the freedom to take advantage of the local produce with time for a winery lunch at your leisure.
• Get an insight into wine production and history of the region
• Taste a range of varietals from the most respected winemakers
• Discover hidden gems off the tourist path
• Savour a curated wine and canapé pairing
• Have free time for a relaxed winery lunch overlooking the vineyards
• Local guide with accredited wine knowledge
• Small shared tour exclusive to just 6 guests
Posted By : Douglaskarren
One of the best wine tours we have been on and we have been on a few. From booking to being picked up from hotel was stream-less. The premium full day wine tour started at Mandoom where we enjoyed wine and food pairing, featuring 5 canapés with matching wines. Next stop was Upper Reach which their verdelho was excellent. We also had a relaxing scrumptious lunch on the deck overlooking the vineyard. Lunch is not included in the price but the restaurant was very reasonable priced for the some of the best local foods. Next stop was Olive Farm. Tasting from a State of the Art wine delivery system from a choice of over 32 different wines. Last stop was Talijancich Wines that produced wine and fortified wines. Yes we purchased at each winery as the wines are excellent. Yes, we are very selected so the wine was to our tasting. Limited to only 6 people you get a higher quality experience not like to big bus. Shannon our guide/driver was also the owner and was very knowledgeable and friendly.
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Posted On : 2024-05-18 04:58:41 
Posted By : MaggieBen99
This is a great option for those with a diverse knowledge of wine and enjoy the atmosphere of a smaller group tour rather than going on a larger tour. The tour guide Shannon had a deep knowledge of wine and the various wineries. The tour was slow paced and you never felt rushed.
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Posted On : 2024-05-16 21:47:02
Posted By : Mikemaree1976
Wonderful tour with small group. Shannon our guide was amazing and very knowledgeable. We visited four outstanding wineries, all had very friendly staff. We would recommend this tour to everyone.
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Posted On : 2024-04-07 20:19:09
Posted By : James_I
Took this tour in Mid-March. There were 4 Guests but could go to 6 Guests in the van. Picked up at our hotel.
I rated this tour excellent as the guide (Shannon) was very knowledgeable about the wines, the wine regions and history of the Swan Valley. The wineries we visited were:
Mandoon Winery
Upper Reach Winery (Lunch)
Olive Farm Wines
Talijancich Wines
Each winery was unique and the lunch was very good. Would definitely do it again with Up Close and Local Tours.
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Posted On : 2024-03-15 19:35:45 
Posted By : Vivienne_D
A wonderful day. Four boutique wineries, over 30 wines tasted; a chance to see some indigenous art and taste chocolate were added bonuses. Paul was an excellent guide with a detailed knowledge of the area and the wines. Thoroughly recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-02-23 06:16:17
Posted By : Maree_R
Shannon's experience and knowledge of the area, the wineries and the product, is exceptional. Easy, to talk to, answered all our questions and made it entertaining too. We recommend this tour to all wine lovers.
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Posted On : 2024-02-05 07:04:02
Posted By : A1503YKpamb
We enjoy our wine & wanted a tour that concentrated on the wineries rather chocolate or cheese-makers. Shannon is an expert guide & provided us with an excellent itinerary starting with fantastic wine/canopy pairing, a delicious lunch at the second winery, & two other wineries all showcasing the wonderful wines in the Swan Valley. The wineries were all smaller, family run, & very welcoming, giving us a chance to sample the huge range of different wines produced in this area. We will definitely use Up Close & Local for our next trip to the Margaret River wineries.
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Posted On : 2024-01-22 20:48:49
Posted By : V5713LSmarki
Our Up Close and Local tour host Shannon found us some great venues with very knowledgeable and friendly staff so we learnt a lot about the history of the region and the origin of the drinks they make. An interesting and varied day tour. Everyone thinks Margaret River is the be-all of WA's wine industry but we have some vastly under-appreciated wineries on Perth's doorstep in Swan Valley, and Up Close and Local does a great job in reminding us!
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Posted On : 2024-01-01 00:01:36
Posted By : elizabethgW8373SN
We were a group of 6 and did an all day tour with Shannon. We were picked up and dropped off to our accommodation which was very convenient for us! The tour van is very spacious, comfy seats and great air conditioning. We had a lovely day visiting 4 beautiful wineries in the Swan Valley. Shannon is very knowledgeable, attentive, friendly and easy going. Our entire group thoroughly enjoyed the tour and were very appreciative of Shannon's wine experience and knowledge. We had a great time and would highly recommend Up Close and Local Tours over other tour operators!
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Posted On : 2023-11-14 19:05:46
Posted By : MichaelandJenine
One of the best tours I have ever been on without a doubt. Bought as a gift to my partner for Xmas. It is the second Tour we have done with Paul. Paul is a fantastic host and his knowledge of wineries in WA is second to none. We had such a great time. The wine blending was so much fun and we learned a lot as well. The bonus was we took away with us 3 bottles of delicious wine that we made ourselves (to our own taste). What a fun day out!!! We had the most delicious lunch as well. Do yourself a favour and get on board, it is a great gift to give and to get.
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Posted On : 2023-11-04 19:52:13
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