Regional WA Food & Drinks

Wine country sets the pace for food and drink experiences in regional WA, with lunches, picnics and blending sessions among the vines on Caves Road. This page explains the main styles so you can choose one, and links to the wider list of things to do in regional WA.

Picnics among the vines

A vineyard picnic is the relaxed option. Experiences such as a private vineyard picnic with wine hand you a gourmet basket of seasonal dishes, sourdough and local cheese, a blanket and a table in a quiet spot among the vines, with estate wine to drink there and a bottle to take home.

A longer version adds service. A three-course luxury picnic starts with sparkling on arrival and moves to a seasonal lunch under tall trees, with a premium rug, custom table, pillows and chairs, and estate wines matched to the entree and main. Non-alcoholic options are available for the designated driver. The path to the vineyard is uneven, so wear sensible footwear.

Long lunches with matched wines

A winery lunch is the choice when you would rather sit down. A three-course winery lunch with matched wines offers a seasonal menu built on local produce, with the entree and main each paired to an estate wine. You sit beside the fire when it is cool or out on the deck when it is warm, with the vines in view, and leave with a bottle from the Margaret River range.

Hands-on wine blending

Blending suits people who want to make something. In a wine blending experience with lunch, a 90-minute session shows you why winemakers blend varieties, then hands you estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz to measure, mix and taste. You bottle, cork and wax seal your blend, name and label it, and sit down to a seasonal lunch in the vineyard kitchen. Wear clothes you do not mind getting messy and skip the white shirt.

Planning a food and wine day on Caves Road

These experiences are held at Clairault Streicker Wines at 3277 Caves Road, Wilyabrup. Start times fall late morning or midday on set days of the week, so check the days before you book.

Caves Road is also where the Margaret River caves sit, so a long lunch pairs well with a cave tour from the regional WA attractions page. For wineries, tastings and more around the region, see Margaret River food and drinks.

Frequently asked questions

What food and drink experiences are there in regional WA?

The main styles are private vineyard picnics, seasonal winery lunches with matched wines and hands-on wine blending sessions, all based at a Margaret River estate on Caves Road.

Can the designated driver join a Margaret River winery picnic?

Yes. The luxury vineyard picnic offers premium non-alcoholic options for the designated driver, who joins the lunch alongside the person drinking.

Do I take wine home from a Margaret River winery experience?

Yes. The picnic, winery lunch and wine blending experiences each include a bottle to take home, and the blending session includes the bottle you blend, cork and wax seal yourself.

What should I wear to a vineyard picnic or wine blending session?

For a vineyard picnic, wear footwear suited to an uneven path and clothing for the weather. For wine blending, wear clothes you do not mind getting a little messy and avoid white shirts.

Are the Margaret River winery experiences booked per person or as a pair?

Several of the Margaret River winery experiences here are booked for two people at a time, so check the ticket type when you book.

Food and drink in regional WA is at its best among the vines, with picnics, long lunches and blending sessions to choose from. Pick the style that suits your day and book online.