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The Distinguished Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon

If Chardonnay is the Queen of Margaret River than Cabernet Sauvignon is the King! There is no easier task than finding a good cabernet in the region largely because the majority are incredible.

More than any other varietal it has propelled the region into the consciousness of wine drinkers around the world. Bordeaux is the cradle of the cabernet, but Margaret River is part of a select band of west coast wine regions across the world that excel at Cabernet.

If you ask any winemakers or locals about this hero wine, you should prepare to get settled in because the passion they have for this rich wine is endless. Thanks to Your Margaret River Region we are able to get all the low down from some of Australia’s most respected makers of Cabernet. Once we got them started it was hard to get them to stop but for a little teaser of what they had to say check out the video below.

 

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Show-Case What You’re Working With

The multi-award winning Gourmet Escape is the most extraordinary food and wine festival on the planet. Set in beautiful locations, the festival is a bucket-list destination event for food and wine loving audiences around the globe. At the heart of the event is the must-see Gourmet Village: a buzzing world of culinary excitement, innovation and experiences creating the perfect opportunity to meet and interact with new customers.

Over two days, more than 14,000 culinary and lifestyle enthusiasts come together for a once-a-year chance to feast, sip and party their way through Leeuwin Estate. The Gourmet Village includes cooking demonstrations, masterclasses, live music and the opportunity to experience a selection of Western Australia’s local artisan producers, wineries and breweries.

The Gourmet Village is an unparalleled opportunity to showcase alignment with the world’s best chefs, leading brands and a platform that proudly promotes the unique and diverse region of Western Australia. We offer a variety of options to deliver your brand and products to our guests from pre-built stands to tailored marquees.

We’re currently building our line-up for 2019, if you would like to learn more about trading opportunities please contact culinary@img.com

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New Culinary Event has Ingredients to Make WA Global Food Hotspot

Reference: Tourism Western Australia Media Statement, Saturday 1 September 2018

Tourism Minister Paul Papalia has announced IMG as the successful proponent to run Western Australia’s premium food and wine event from 2019. Western Australia Gourmet Escape presented by Westpac will be held across three locations – Margaret River, Perth and the Swan Valley. 

The festival will include a program of events run over 10 days, starting with a weekend program in the Swan Valley, continuing in Perth during the week before concluding in the Margaret River wine region the following weekend.

There will also be a brand new trade focused global initiative – The World’s Gourmet Symposium. The annual, globally promoted event will encourage maximum visitation to WA from chefs, restaurateurs and businesses in the hospitality industry based in Australia, the Asia-Pacific region and around the world.

The State Government, through Tourism WA, and IMG are committed to growing Western Australia Gourmet Escape into the best food and wine event in the world.

 
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Top 10 Beaches in the Margaret River Region

The Margaret River region is located three hours south of Perth, highly regarded for its reputable wineries and breweries along with its natural beauty. The nearby coast is surrounded by three sides of water and lined with the most spectacular beaches and surf breaks. The beaches are defined by their clear, turquoise blue waters which hosts migratory whales between the months of June to November. Whether you follow the north side to discover the tranquil warm waters perfect for families, or the west coast known for its world famous surf, there is definitely something for everyone. With so many different beaches to explore we’ve named our personal favorites below so you have a starting point when exploring the beautiful coast.

  1. Busselton Foreshore is a popular beach destination for families with its calm waters making it safe for swimming and nearby playground for the children.
  2. Cosy Corner is the perfect place for a quiet beach day with friends and family, with its tranquil waters creating the perfect environment for swimming
  3. Meelup is one of the most picturesque beaches attracting many visitors through its serene waters.
  4. Eagle Bay is one of the best swimming beaches, with its shallow, calm and striking turquoise waters, bright green vegetation and blazing red rocks beneath the dazzling white sandy beach.
  5. Boojidup Beach is another secret treasure in Margaret River ranging an estimated 2kms of white sandy beach and crystal clear water.
  6. Bunker Bay is a serene beach whose still waters allow visitors to take part in an array of different beach activities.
  7. Smith’s Beach is one of the most popular beaches in the Margaret River region defined by its extended, spacious and clean white sands, big waves and crystal-clear turquoise water. It is becoming very popular with visiting professional surfers due to the more difficult and challenging breaks.
  8. Castle Rock is one of the more private and secret beaches in the region but it is becoming increasingly popular due to it being the location for our Gourmet Beach BBQ.
  9. Gnarabup is one of the most relaxing beaches, and not far from Margaret River town. It’s clear blue waters are invigorated by the warm Leeuwin Current, surrounded by limestone reef and southern headland.
  10. Hamelin Bay has many qualities of interests but the most unique would be the friendly stingrays, a tiny island and the old timber jetty remnants.
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The Unique Forests of Margaret River

You cannot visit Margaret River Region without growing a great appreciation for the striking forestry that surrounds the region. With the conservation and copious amounts of unique and diverse species of flora and fauna, it is very clear why this region is the only spot in Australia acknowledged in the top 10 bio-diversity hot spots in the world.

As a region it is home to some very unique species from the North where the only pure tuart forest in the world stands stretching all the way to the south where Karri the third tallest tree species in the world stands.

The Indian Ocean is enclosed by the limitless beauty and variety of the Leeuwin- Naturaliste National Park envelops the region on the western edge.  The first-class wine and agriculture region yield to woodlands, jarrah and marri forests on the east.

You will not be spoilt for choice with plenty of scenic spots which range from stunning seascapes to tranquil forest valleys. It is not a hard task to be amazed by the incredible locations through all the wonderful lookouts, walk trails, cycle paths and mountain bike trails with easy access.

More information on the forests that will amaze you in Margaret River.