08/03/2026
Hosting visiting Italian journalist Mirco Paganelli in the Swan Valley was an absolute treat. Paul spent the day taking him through the regionâs winemaking roots - meeting families whoâve been crafting wine here for four generations, long before the Swan Valley was on any visitors' radar.
And yes, we fully expected some healthy scepticism from someone whose homeland has been making wine for about 4,000 years - but Mirco leaned right into this slightly younger chapter of wine history. He met the families behind the labels, heard the stories that donât make it into guidebooks, and very happily enjoyed plenty of wine and food - the ultimate compliment.
Itâs the kind of day we love sharing on our private tours: real people, real heritage, and a region with far more depth than most visitors ever expect.
Swan Valley Winemakers Swan Valley, Perth Western Australia