It seems fitting that one of Margeret River’s most prestigious wineries is home to arguably the south west's most beautiful cellar door, not to mention a seriously stunning degustation. But what might surprise you is how down-to-earth and approachable the wine experiences are at Voyager Estate.
There are a bunch of ways to play, each without a single whiff of that familiar wine snobbery. But to truly get the most of it, we'd highly recommend going all in on their immersive estate tour, tasting and wine lunch.
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Your day starts on the vines with a relaxed intro to Voyager's sustainable winemaking approach guided by Head Sommelier Claire Tonon (or another member of their wine room team). They'll have you frolicking through the grounds, tasting different grape varieties straight from the vine and learning about the sustainable farming practices that have helped Voyager achieve fully certified organic status in 2023. As they say, good wine starts in the vineyard.
From there you’ll go deep on wine production, learning about the different fermentation and aging techniques, and trying wine straight from the barrel. Seeing it all come together really puts into perspective that despite the fancy veneer, this is a small, family-owned and operated business that relies heavily on its passionate team—many of whom have been here for five, ten years or even longer, which says a lot.
After all that wine education, you’ll be ready to knock back a few sips. Hosted inside the private wine room or beneath the chandeliers in the main hall, the Origins Tasting session will get you up to speed on the varieties that put Voyager on the map—from their iconic chardonnay to cab sav. This is where everything you’ve learnt really comes full circle, and you can start to join the dots between the grape growing, winemaking and what’s in your glass.
Hot tip: if you don't have all day, you can opt for the tasting experience alone, which includes a cheese board and glass of your fave.
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Now that you’ve fired up your appetite, it’s time to glide across to the dining hall for lunch. And when we say lunch, we mean a five-course, three-hour degustation experience to rival the best in the region. At Voyager, each dish has been thoughtfully developed to match the wines on offer, so a reversed take on your usual wine-paired experience where the food comes first.
No biggie for Head Chef Travis Crane, though. He plates up lavish seasonal delights featuring freshly foraged produce from their organic kitchen garden and locally sourced sustainable ingredients—all designed to complement each sip.
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From a moreish potato churro to a refined take on a reuben sandwich, each luxe little morsel served up was more delicious than the next—so no matter which seasonal menu you're blessed with when you visit, it's bound to be beautiful. Just remember to try the wine with the food before inhaling each plate—it’s all designed to work together. Oh and if you really have to drive, don’t stress, they’ve got a designated driver version that’ll keep you under the limit.
The Voyager Unearthed experience will set you back $270pp, which is actually pretty reasonable considering the amount of food, wine and dedicated insight you're getting. The tours are also limited to groups of six, so they’re nice and intimate, especially if you book the whole thing with some mates. There’s also an option to extend to a full-day if you wanna cut your lunch short and add on an interactive food and wine session in the afternoon.