BASKERVILLE WINERY FIELD GUIDE
Cellar Secrets of Baskerville: A Hands-On Hour at Upper Reach Winery
A one-hour guided vineyard walk, working-winery tour and tasting at Upper Reach Winery in the Swan Valley; this guide lays out the itinerary and practical advice so you arrive prepared.
Cellar Secrets of Baskerville: A Hands-On Hour at Upper Reach Winery.
Upper Reach Winery in Baskerville offers a compact, immersive look at estate-grown winemaking in the Swan Valley. Over a one-hour tour you walk the vineyard, see the working winery and sample wines from tanks and barrels before finishing at the Cellar Door for dessert wines and local produce shopping.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Walk the rows where the wines begin
A guided walk through the vineyard introduces the grape varieties and the viticultural choices that shape Upper Reach’s estate fruit — the foundation of wines described as fresh, vibrant and full flavoured.
Behind-the-scenes at a working winery
You’ll be shown around the operational spaces and sample wines directly from tanks and barrels like the winemaker, gaining an unvarnished view of the decisions that shape each vintage.
Tastings, dessert wines and local larder
The tour culminates at the Cellar Door with dessert wine tastings and an opportunity to buy award-winning wines alongside locally made honey, truffles, jams and preserves.
What the day feels like
How the hour unfolds
Expect a brisk, focused hour: a vineyard walk to discuss the fruit, a tour through the working winery to see production and taste from tanks and barrels, then a Cellar Door sit-down to sample dessert wines and browse local produce and cellar-door offerings.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this hour-long cellar experience suits — and who should take care.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Wear flat, non-slip shoes for unpaved vineyard walking and working-winery floors; sensible footwear is recommended, especially if arriving via helicopter.
The tour operates in all weather; bring a jacket in cool conditions because it can get very cold inside the working sections of the winery.
The winery is a working space and floors can be wet; flat non-slip shoes are strongly recommended.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts one hour.
How much does the tour cost?
Adults (18+) pay $80; children (0–17) pay $35.00.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Yes — the tour is offered to all ages and there is a child rate for ages 0–17.
Do I need special footwear or clothing?
Sensible, flat non-slip shoes are recommended for vineyard walking and wet winery floors; in cool weather bring a jacket as parts of the working winery can be very cold.
What will we taste and see?
You’ll sample wines directly from tanks and barrels, taste dessert wines at the Cellar Door, and see vineyard practices and the working winery; local produce such as honey, truffles, jams and preserves are available for purchase.
Is the tour indoors or outdoors?
The tour includes both outdoor vineyard walking on unpaved areas and indoor visits to the working winery and Cellar Door; it runs in all weather.