A couple of friends from Currie Hall and myself bought a Groupon for a wine tour. This tour actually picked us up in Perth City unlike most tours. The day started with a cab to Perth City at 7 am as buses don't run in the morning on the weekends which is so strange to me. Upon running through the Wellington Bus Station in pissing rain, we made the coach on time. The nine of us napped for the two hour drive to Busselton, our first stop. The coach provided coffee and small snacks for us. They took us to the jetty that Dad and I had visited. This time it was hurricane force winds and terrestrial down pour. We didn't stay long.
The first wine tasting was at Lady on the Manor Winery. The wines were delicious but small servings. We tried five white wines and three reds. I am not a fan of red wine at all. Port is the worst drink imaginable. I am quite a fan of a Savingion Blanc or a Chardonney. Dry wine is significantly harder to drink at a tasting. Since I don't drink red wine, I gave all of my red wine tastings to my friend Christy. This winery was smaller and only produced 5000 bottles a year - a boutique winery. Pretty location but not great wines.
The second wine tasting was at Laurance Estate. The estate was owned by the couple who owns Sea World and Movie world in Sydney. The location is spectacular. It has a giant rose garden and a lake with the golden chick on a stick landmark. We tasted fifteen different wines here. The dessert wines were super sweet and hard to drink without food. After the tasting, lunch was served. I had garlic prawns on a bed of rice. It was the second best meal I have had in Perth.
We visited the Margaret River Chocolate Factory then the Cheese Factory. I was in heaven. So rich but so tasty. The tastings made the visit that much better. Following this, we stopped at the Olivio olive oil factory. A loaf of bread and nineteen different types of olive oil were served. My favorites included Parmesan infused, mandarin infused,and thr balsamic olive oil mix.
On the way back to Perth, we stopped at one more winery. I can't remember the name of it to save my life. I just know I drank more white wines and Christy drank my red wines.
Finally it was time to go back to Perth. The three hour drive home was quieter than the ride there. People had hit a level of intoxication that put them to sleep. Napping on a bus is super uncomfortable and my neck loved me for it. The bus driver was nice enough to actually drop the nine of us back at Currie Hall instead of the city.
I have never woken up so hungover in my life. Wine and all day drinking really don't mix. Learn from my mistake.
AFN
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