Cape Naturaliste Vineyard offers a cosy escape in the picturesque Margaret River region. Set in the breathtaking valley near Yallingup and Smiths Beach, the estate is framed by a restored nineteenth-century stone inn. Once a staging point for coaches travelling between Perth and the Margaret River the refurbished stone milking shed now serves as the boutique cellar door. The site, comprising of more than seven hectares of vine produces between ten to sixteen different varieties annually – depending on climate – as the vineyard focuses exclusively on wines that express the terroir of the region.

Boasting diverse limestone-based soils, the winery found Bordeaux varieties suited the land remarkably. Cape Naturaliste Vineyard crafts a diverse range of wines, with its maritime climate perfect for elegant, aromatic whites such as Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon. Unlike most wineries in the region, Cape Naturaliste Vineyard does not produce a Chardonnay. With a vast range of wines that satisfy the palate, the winery experiments with some more unusual offerings of Malbec, Sparkling Shiraz and ‘The Sextant’, an appassimento-style wine using the traditional Italian technique of partially drying grapes before fermentation.

Managed by owners Craig and Jen Brent-White, the twenty-nine-year-old vineyard has a strong focus on small-batch, site-expressive wines produced with biodynamic and organic farming practices. Each part of the winey is an homage to the land surrounding it, with a selection of wines named after a nearby Torpedo Rocks and the Cape Naturaliste Vineyard logo honouring the areas lighthouse. Each aspect is a celebration of place and the natural world that anchors the space.

With a welcoming atmosphere and hospitality like no other, locals and visitors alike are immersed in the native beauty of the region. Cape Naturaliste Vineyard invites guests to unwind with a relaxed personalised tasting, overlooking the stunning vineyard with views of the valley and historic property. The boutique cellar door is considered the most pet-friendly in the Margaret River region. With more than 4000 polaroids of visitors’ pets adorning the walls and rafters of the historic building, the space feels intimate, inviting and dedicated to those who have had the chance to grace its walls. With a selection of award-winning wines, each variety that Cape Naturaliste Vineyard produces showcases the passion and dedication in each bottle.​