Margaret River woos the world in Best 50 Vineyards coup
The WA tourism body and the British food and drink list-maker will bring wine industry opinion leaders to Margaret River, a region three hours by car from the Perth, to toast its annual list, The World's Best 50 Vineyards 2025, this November.
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