Next stop, Ampersand Estates, which has breathed new life into what was the area’s oldest winery, Donnelly River Wines. It’s a knock-out picnic setting with undulating vineyards, backed by old-growth karri giants and gin-clear ponds, where ethereal fingers of mist coil their way across the landscape like morning magic. You can taste a variety of beautiful wines, including Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc. But it’s the on-site distillery, Rainfall, that absolutely seduced me. Rainfall creates distinctly unique artisanal vodkas and gins, partnering with local producers to showcase contemporary, fresh seasonal ingredients.
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