The Geographe Wine Region Harvey By Julie Hutton,
food & wine
Bonking Frog Wines
Vineyard 28 cellar door
Harvey River Bridge Estate
Yarloop, Myalup, Cookernup, are these areas you have visited lately? No. Then why not start planning a day trip. You’ll be surprised at just how much there is to see and do in the Harvey area. Exploring is sure to please and surprise – did you know May Gibbs, creator of Snuggglepot and Snugglepie lived in Harvey as a child? As well as the wineries and brewery listed below, you could also visit HaVe Cheese and sample some of their delightful wares which are made onsite. Call into Harvey itself and admire the wonderful murals and mosaics located around the town. History buffs will enjoy a visit to the Internment Camp Memorial Shrine built by Italian Internees during WWII.
Third Street, Harvey
This innovative winery produces a wide range of wines under their labels Joseph River Estate, Billy Goat Hill and H-On the Fringe. Be assured they have a wine to suit every occasion and palate. They even produce a fun sangria, refreshing pear cider and kosher wines. The accolades and awards for their wines continue to mount, including the very prestigious Royal Melbourne Wine Show Jimmy Watson Trophy for their premium reserve wine brand Joseph River Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2009. Tel: 9729 2085, open daily 10am to 4pm. Billy Goat Hill Chardonnay 2010 $17.00 Chardonnays lost their shine for a while and they became hard to find but recent industry reports indicate they are returning to favour with wine drinkers, which is great news. Here is a lovely example of a full bodied wooded Chardonnay. www.harveyriverbridgeestate.com.au ... cont. pg 66
Moojelup Farm Thompsons Block 65