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A smorgasbord of gastronomic delights awaits visitors to the region, where you can taste a delectable assortment of local produce including cheese, chocolate, fudge, candy, berries, olives and olive oils, jams and condiments. Local chefs have developed close ties with growers and farmers in the area and as a result many restaurant tables are graced with excellent fresh local produce like asparagus, limes, vegetables, sheep's cheese, ostrich and venison. Freshly caught marron, as well as nannygai and dhufish are also firm favourites in local restaurants, which range from fine dining to relaxed, more casual establishments for those on a budget. Winery and brewery eateries shouldn't be missed as it's here you will understand the synergy between local food and beverages. It's also the perfect way to 1914 First recorded vine plantings (table grape production for home and district) 1965 Mr (later Dr) John Gladstone publishes 'The Climate and Soils of South Western Australia in Relation to Vine Growing' while away a lazy afternoon, accompanied often by live entertainment; and a few establishments also offer the opportunity for an unforgettable twilight dining experience amongst the vines. MEET ThE MAKERS The region is home to a passionate and dynamic group of growers, viticulturists, winemakers and farmers. Take the opportunity whilst here to meet with them and discover what's in season and an excellent range of organic and biodynamic products. • Visit one of the many local farmers markets • Take a tour of an on-site garden at of one the local restaurants • Go behind the scenes on a winery tour • Meet the winemaker at the cellar door 1966 Public meeting held in Busselton due to interest generated from Gladstone report 1967 First commercial vineyard (for dry table wine production) planted at Vasse Felix by Dr Tom Cullity 1980s The Margaret River Wine Industry Association (MRWIA) campaigns for the development of a dedicated wine region protected under statute for Margaret River 1996 Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation granted under Federal statute to the MRWIA the term Margaret River Geographic Indicator (GI = wine region) for everything to the West of 115 degrees 18 minutes East. information & bookings +61 8 9780 5911 or margaretriver.com | WinE TiMELinE CuLinARY dELighTS 11