Margaret River Unplugged

Margaret River Unplugged was built on a simple conviction: that the best way to experience wine country is to meet the people who make it, in the places where they make it. Owner Helena Chlepnac created the 'Wine and Vine' Experience to share exactly that — the terroir, the cellar door conversations, and the seasonal rhythm of a region that produces some of Australia's most celebrated wine. Tours focus on smaller, boutique cellar doors that rarely feature on the mainstream visitor circuit. These aren't the producers you find on every itinerary — they're the winemakers who work their land with a level of detail and passion that only makes sense at small scale. Helena has spent years cultivating these relationships, and the result is access to conversations and tastings that feel personal rather than transactional. Groups stay small — no big buses, no crowds — with each tour shaped around the season and the interests of the guests. Lunch is included at a venue that focuses on showcasing local, seasonal produce: the kind of table that makes wine taste better. For those who want to extend beyond wine, breweries and distilleries can be woven into the day. Private charters are available in a 13-seater bus or a Mercedes convertible, depending on the occasion. The Margaret River wine corridor stretches from the Indian Ocean ridges of Yallingup to the karri forest country near Augusta, producing a Cabernet Sauvignon of genuine international standing and a Chardonnay that competes with the world's finest. Helena's deep knowledge of this landscape — its geology, its seasons, its producers — brings the story behind every glass to life. Ready to book? Contact Helena at wine@margaretriverunplugged.com and she'll be in touch within 24 hours.