Australian Traveller Discovers the Ultimate South West WA Winery Escape
The Australian Traveller has named Ampersand Estates as the Ultimate South West WA Winery Escape. The estate has been celebrated as a luxury vineyard stay and an extraordinary base from which to discover two of Western Australia’s most renowned wine regions.
In the feature, travel writer Bonita Grima journeys through the estate, discovering what makes Ampersand a destination in its own right — from our award-winning cool-climate wines and Rainfall Distillery spirits to immersive tasting experiences, private dining and luxury accommodation surrounded by the forests of the South West.
It is an honour to be recognised nationally as a top destination to provide guests with an ultimate winery experience.
“Perfectly positioned between Margaret River and Pemberton, Ampersand Estates provides a luxurious base for exploring the best of two wine regions.”
A New Way to Experience Ampersand Estates
The article offers a first look at two of our newest experiences following Ampersand Estates’ induction into Ultimate Winery Experiences Australia.
Guests are taken behind the scenes through our Terroir Tasting Experience, journeying from the original Chardonnay vines into the Rainfall Distillery Gardens to discover the fruits, herbs, spices and botanicals behind our single-estate spirits. The experience culminates in private tastings of Ampersand wines and Rainfall Distillery gins and vodkas.
Australian Traveller also steps inside our new signature all-inclusive stay, combining private luxury accommodation with a five-course degustation dinner, gourmet breakfast, estate wines and spirits, and curated tasting experiences. It’s an experience that captures what we have always sought to create at Ampersand: a place where wine, food, spirits, nature and considered luxury are intrinsically connected.
Experiences Unlocked
Beyond the bespoke experiences Ampersand Estates is already known for, the article offers a glimpse into what’s next, including an exploration of the Rainfall Distillery Gardens — “an immersive journey to original chardonnay vines and the gardens themselves where we sight, smell and sample various fruits, spices, herbs, and botanicals used in Rainfall Distillery’s single-estate vodkas and gins.”
Every element of the estate is designed to elevate your time with us, creating new ways to connect with the landscape, produce and stories of Ampersand. And this is just one of several new experiences coming soon to enrich your stay.
Discover the Full Australian Traveller Feature
From Pinot Noir overlooking the Donnelly River to an Argentinian feast cooked over open flames beneath the stars, the feature captures an unforgettable journey through Ampersand Estates and the wider South West.
Read the full Australian Traveller feature and discover their experience at Ampersand Estates
Inspired to experience it for yourself? Explore our luxury stays and tasting experiences and make Ampersand Estates part of your next South West WA escape.
