A drive along tree-lined country roads in the Margaret River region, one of Australia’s top wine producing areas, will take you to Woody Nook Wines where you’ll find their rustic, cottage-like cellar door. Inside, director Peter Bailey will be at the bar with wine bottle in hand ready to give you a taste of his (and winemaker Neil Gallagher) award-winning plonks. Enjoy the crisp, fruity freshness of the Sauvignon Blanc and the gold medal winning red, the rich Spanish varietal, Graciano. 506 Metricup Road, Wilyabrup, woodynook.com.au

Wine reviewers consistently give the wines of Willow Bridge Estate scores over 90 out of 100. A visit to their cellar door, set amongst 60 hectares of elevated vineyards, gives you the chance to sample their extensive range of white, red and sparkling wines and judge for yourself. If you’re a red wine lover, go for the high-scoring shiraz varieties from their Dragonfly, Gravel Pit and Black Dog series. 178 Gardincourt Drive, Hently, willowbridge.com.au

A trip to Amelia Park isn’t for the wine alone. It’s for the luxe, jaw-dropping setting of their cellar door. Upon arriving, step through the large wooden doors into a barrel-lined, softly lit corridor. As you make your way to the second set of doors, they open automatically to reveal a stylish bar and beyond that, an incredible view through floor-to-ceiling glass. You’ll feel like you’ve entered the pearly gates to wine heaven. Once you come back down to earth, go on and sample some wine. 3857 Caves Road, Wilyabrup, ameliaparkwines.com.au

Just minutes away from Margaret River town is Stella Bella Wines, a delightful winery with an intimate cellar door on the edge of the grapevines. Sample unusually named wines like Skuttlebutt and Suckfizzle, a drop made from the most south-western placed vineyard in Australia. Bring a picnic lunch and make a day of it. 205 Rosa Brook Road, Margaret River, stellabella.com.au

The team at McHenry Hohnen aren’t just winemakers, they’re biological farmers who are passionate about keeping their ecosystems happy. The cellar door at their Burnside vineyard is a down-to-earth, homespun nook set amongst the bush and vines. There’s a good chance you’ll leave with a bottle of SSB or Chardonnay and a bag of cold meats from David Hohnen’s Farm House smoked meat collection, which shares the space. 5962 Caves Road, Margaret River, mchenryhohnen.com.au

In the Great Southern wine region at the bottom tip of Western Australia, is West Cape Howe Wines, a much-loved producer of top wines. Relax on the peaceful, spacious grounds or on the leather couch in front of a fire as you sip favourites like the velvety Pinot Noir or the silky smooth Styx Gully Chardonnay. 14923 Muir Hwy, Mount Barker, westcapehowewines.com.au

Discover the distinctive viticultural of the Great Southern with an informative and delicious education of wine at Singlefile Wines’ beautiful cellar door. You’ll be surrounded by lush, green paddocks and bushland while you taste the best of the best wines, which you can pair with chocolate. What more could you ask for? 90 Walter Road, Denmark, singlefilewines.com

The vine-covered entrance at Capel Vale sets the scene for an elegant afternoon of wine tasting in the Geographe region. Get to know the wine list with a slow, indulgent sampling. The riesling is light and refreshing, while the shiraz is sturdy and spicy. If you’d like to pair your vino to some nibbly nosh, make a reservation at their appropriately named neighbouring restaurant, Match. 118 Mallokup Road, Capel, capelvale.com.au

Essential to a good life is good wine, that’s the motto at Upper Reach. The Chardonnay draws a crowd but it’s not all what you’d expect. The Gig Unwooded Chardonnay will transport you to the tropics with its papaya and mango notes. Even more unusual for a winery is their onsite guest cottage. Make a reservation and stay awhile. 77 Memorial Ave, Baskerville, upperreach.com.au

A big draw to the Swan Valley is of course, the wine. Not just any wine, premium wine (at affordable prices), crafted by the Pinelli family who stomp to the beat of their Italian heritage. Let the cellar door staff introduce you to their top drops: award-winning Family Reserve Chenin Blanc, La Tavola Shiraz and their Reserve Verdelho, to name a few. Stick around, there’s a restaurant onsite too. Italian wine + Italian food = winning. 30 Bennett Street, Caversham, pinelliwines.com.au