Whicher Ridge Wines
Whicher Ridge is a small family owned winery close to Busselton, specialising in growing and making small batch wines. The couple behind Whicher Ridge, Cathy and Neil Howard, have created a range of bespoke and immersive wine experiences which demystify the world of wine. All of their wine experiences are guided by... Cathy, the winemaker. Visitors can choose from a traditional wine tasting in the cellar door, or delve a little deeper into the amazing world of wine by booking in for a Pick and Sip or Behind the Scenes wine experience Whicher Ridge Wines is the only cellar door and winery in Australia with a specially themed and planted Wine Sensory Garden. This is the centre piece of the wine tasting experiences with it's plantings of fruit trees, herbs, flowers and seasonal vegetables which describe and match the flavours, textures and styles of the award winning Whicher Ridge Wines. Go on a truly unique, one of a kind tasting journey with Cathy and discover where the wine flavours come from, and learn how to describe what you’re smelling and tasting, as well as learning how simple it is to pair food with wine. view more info
For assistance with your booking call 1300 885 775 (+61 8 9460 4900)
Details
Hours: Opening Hours are Thursday to Monday, 11.00am to 5.00pm
Description
A small family owned, boutique wine producer, Whicher Ridge specialises in making a range of small batch sparkling and table wines.
The grapes are sourced from it's own vineyard and from vineyards in other WA wine regions including Frankland River in the Great Southern, and Margaret River.
Whicher Ridge is owned by two highly experienced vignerons, Neil and Cathy Howard, who between them have over 45 years of viticulture and winemaking experience working with high profile wineries across Australia.
Their vineyard is located at a unique site south of Busselton, 180 metres above sea level in the Whicher Range to take full advantage of the cool winds that arrive off the Southern Ocean during Summer. The vineyard was planted in 2004 with Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Sauvignon. New plantings of Malbec and Mourvedre have been added in recent years.
Shiraz are sourced from vineyards in Frankland River and Margaret River. Chardonnay and Malbec are sourced from two different Margaret River vineyards.
The Cellar Door is open five days a week, from Wednesday through to Sunday. Visitors can choose from a number of bespoke immersive wine experiences. Enjoy the unique opportunity to taste with the winemaker and gain a first hand understanding of three of Western Australia's wine regions, and the philosophy behind the making of each of the wines.
Visitors are welcome to bring a picnic lunch and stay a little longer and enjoy the peaceful, rural landscape. The large garden areas also have shady petanque playing areas and boule sets are available for visitors to borrow.
Dogs are also welcome to visit as long as they they are kept on lead as Whicher Ridge is a working farm with sheep, horses, cows, chickens and ducks.
Cancellation Policy
We understand plans can change, so here are our conditions and policies
Thank you for choosing to book with Whicher Ridge Wines!
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You represent and warrant to Whicher Ridge Wines that you are 18 years or older in age as you must be of this age to book Items via our Website.
PURCHASES
You must provide complete and accurate details at the time of making your purchase. You may be required to provide additional details upon our request to ensure the accuracy of your order.
You must enter the correct delivery address and delivery instructions at the time of placing your order. If you enter an incorrect address, Whicher Ridge is not obliged to re-send the order to the correct address at our own expense. If you submit your order and then realise that you have entered an incorrect delivery address or delivery instructions, please email us immediately.
PURCHASE PRICE
All prices quoted on the Website or pursuant to your enquiry with us are in Australian Dollars (AUD) and include GST.
We reserve the right to vary the prices displayed on the Website from time to time and without notice to you.
Our prices do not include insurance.
PAYMENT
Whicher Ridge accepts credit card payments via Stripe and Square.
After you make payment for your order, you will receive a transaction confirmation email, which confirms receipt of your order.
In the event that Whicher Ridge does not receive cleared funds within 48 hours of you submitting your order, we will email you at the email address nominated in your order to communicate with you about your payment.
SECURITY
We recognise that protection and safety of information relating to your credit card is very important. Therefore, we provide you with a very safe and stress-free online shopping experience by using Stripe and Square as our secure payment gateways.
CANCELLATION OF BOOKING
Whicher Ridge may cancel your booking if for any reason we are unable to provide you with the booked experience. We will contact you should this occur. You will not be entitled to claim any additional amounts or seek compensation for any loss, expense or damage (either direct or consequential) or for any loss of time or inconvenience, which may result from such cancellation.
If you cancel a booked item:
•3 hours or less before the event start time, we will charge a cancellation fee of 100%
•1 day or less before the event, we will charge a cancellation fee of 50%
•2 days or more before the event, we will offer you a gift voucher for the full value of your booked item for use at a later date, or we will refund the full value of your booked item
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GOVERNING LAW
The laws of Western Australia govern these Terms and Conditions
ENQUIRIES
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Location
200 Chapman Hill East Road, Chapman Hill WA 6280, Australia
Directions
We are a short drive south of Busselton, at Chapman Hill. The easiest route to take is taking Chapman Hill Road off the Busselton Bypass. Google Maps knows where we are!
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Reviews
It's always great to know what others think. So here's some comments from those with experience here.
Guest Ratings
Whicher Ridge Pick & Sip Garden Tour & Wine Tasting Tour.
Fantastic time on the “Pick & Sip Garden Tour & Wine Tasting”, educational and very enjoyable. The Sensory Garden is stunning, many thanks Cathy for a great experience. Highly recommended if you’re visiting the South West region of Western Australia.Great winery don't miss it.
This Artesian vineyard is not one you should miss. It is a little further away and secluded but has stunning gardens to walk through and the wines are incredible. Once you taste you will definitely recommend to friends. It is run by a lovely couple and you will be greeted by their friendly pup Polly. Worth the driveRustic and delicious Find
We were warmly greeted by Polly (a very friendly and happy dog) on our arrival and she showed us to the cellar door. Cathy made us feel so welcome and was more than happy to share her and her husbands knowledge and passion for wine-making. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit into the countryside and relaxed with our wines on such a lovely afternoon. I would highly recommend a visit out to this little gem and it's less than 30mins from Busselton. Thanks for a great afternoon.