Exploring Margaret River...

As it goes with new world wines, Australia is high up on the list with the best. Specifically speaking, Margaret River is right on top with smooth and dry whites, powerful and full bodied reds and the newly popularized orange wine. Not only do the vineyards scattering the south western coast of Australia follow the traditional European techniques, they are prideful of them. 

Meeting with my friend from Hawaii, we explored many different vineyards and breweries looking for 2 things; a few bottles of wine to drink at home and to get drunk for free all day off great wine. Driving around the trellaced fields of young grapes growing on old vines, I became reminiscent of time spent in the Italian wine country. 

By of course, one of the defining characteristics of Margaret River wines is the alight brininess, or the natural salt factor. This is due to the expansive ocean that is so close to all the vineyards. Swimming in this freezing, crystal clear water was a great way to wash away any subconscious doubts or worries about the world. This was such a peaceful place and it was comfortably quiet. A perfect place to find yourself.