Brown Hill Winemaker's Walk

About this tour

Walk through Brown Hill Estate's working vineyard with winemaker Haydn Millard to understand the vines and winemaking craft. This 90-minute afternoon session at this family-owned Western Australian property includes a stroll through different grape varieties, insights into vineyard management, then moves indoors for a tour of the winery and tasting in the barrel hall. Groups stay small at 12 people maximum.

Highlights

• Work through active vineyard rows with the head winemaker
• Learn how soil and vine care shape the finished wine
• Tour the working winery and barrel storage areas
• Taste wines in the barrel hall setting
• Intimate groups of twelve or fewer

What to expect

You'll meet Haydn at the estate and head straight into the vineyard. Expect to walk between the rows, stopping to examine grape varieties and discuss the decisions that go into managing the plants—things like pruning, irrigation, and harvest timing. The conversation stays grounded in what you're seeing. After 45 minutes or so in the vines, you'll move to the winery building itself for a behind-the-scenes look at the production process, then settle into the barrel hall for the tasting portion. The pace is relaxed and Haydn answers questions as they come up.

Good to know

Wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothing suitable for a gentle outdoor walk. You must be 18 or over to participate. Bring your own transport; the tour doesn't include pickups. The group size is capped at 12 to keep things personal.