Our Review
The Hamelin Bay vineyard was established by the Drake-Brockman family, pioneers of the region. Richard Drake-Brockman’s great-grandmother, Grace Bussell, was famous for her courage when, in 1876, aged 16, she rescued survivors of a shipwreck not far from the mouth of the Margaret River. Richard’s great-grandfather Frederick, known for his exploration of the Kimberley, read about the feat in Perth’s press and rode 300km on horseback to meet her – they married in 1882. Hamelin Bay’s vineyard and winery is located within a few kms of Karridale. -JAMES HALLIDAY
Details
| Rating |
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| Winemaker |
Andrew Pruyn |
| Viticulturalist |
Dean Fairey |
| Region |
Margaret River |
| Address |
231 McDonald Road, Karridale, WA 6288
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| Established |
1992 |
| Dozens |
3000 |
| Vineyards (area) |
23.5 ha |
| Opening Hours |
7 days 10.30–4.30 |
| Telephone |
(08) 9758 6779
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| Website |
www.hbwines.com.au
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