about our vineyard
Discover Margaret River Wines from Our Wilyabrup Winery
Altair Estate is a sustainably certified boutique winery
that showcases a modern expression of classic Margaret River and Italian style
wines. The wine tasting experience at the cellar door located at 213 Johnson
Rd, Wilyabrup is a voyage for the senses that explores the journey of the
flavours, from vineyard to palate.
Altair Estate’s vineyard is situated in the world-famous
Margaret River wine region renowned for its excellent soil and production of
high-quality wines and wine tasting circuit. The 30-hectare property
encompasses 12-hectares under vine which include 10 grape varietals that are
quintessential to Margaret River and Italy.
With a focus on taking the region to new levels, Altair
Estate has adopted sustainable winemaking practices, leading to the
modernisation and revitalisation of the estate, whilst still preserving its
rustic charm and rich heritage.
As a sustainably certified winery, our aim is to create
distinctive wines with a modern approach towards cultivation – tailoring the
output of the fruit to suit each wine.
Winemaker at Altair Estate Josh Vince says, “The
Margaret River region is known as a premium producer of world-class wines. As
the estate’s winemaker, I am extremely excited at the opportunity to
sustainably produce fruit from the amazing soils and varietals that translate
our vineyard’s story into wines that are distinctive to Altair Estate.”
Altair Estate’s diverse portfolio of wines feature classic
Margaret River and Italian grape varietals that will offer a wide range of
full-bodied complex wines suitable for ageing, as well as vibrant wines that
exude vitality and energy, meant to be enjoyed young.
Our cellar door mission is to provide a wine tasting
experience that is fun, personal, and educational, offering guests and clients
a chance to learn about the range of wines and the winemaking process involved.
Altair Estate is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the
Margaret River region by producing high-quality wines whilst providing an
exceptional and memorable experience.
Meet the Winemaker Experience
Indulge yourself and dive into the world of a winemaker and
learn about the workings of a vineyard and our unique style of winemaking. This
educational guided tour with our winemaker includes a wine and barrel tasting
at the end. For more information and bookings, please contact us via
cellardoor@altairestate.com.au.