Barrecas Wines

Barrecas Wines is a small, family-run cellar door in the Preston Valley near Donnybrook, built around 100 percent estate-grown Italian varietals. Dogs on lead are welcome in the outdoor cellar door area, which is the whole appeal for a relaxed tasting stop on a drive through the valley.

Dog setup. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor cellar door area, a relaxed, rustic space suited to a lead-on visit. Keep dogs close and settled so other tasters have room too. As a small, family-operated venue there is no confirmed on-site water bowl, so bring your own water for your dog and check current rules at the cellar door on arrival.

Known for. Barrecas focuses on Italian reds, Shiraz, Barbera, Zinfandel, Sangiovese and Malbec, alongside estate-bottled olive oil. It is a genuinely low-key, family cellar door rather than a polished tourist stop.

Getting there and parking. The winery is at 4454 Donnybrook-Boyup Brook Road, Brookhampton, about 40 kilometres southeast of Bunbury and a short drive from Donnybrook. Parking is unsealed gravel immediately next to the cellar door and vineyard, with plenty of room.

Nearby with the dogs. Apple Fun Park in Donnybrook has space for an on-lead walk, though dogs need to stay off the play equipment. The Preston River Foreshore in Donnybrook has walking trails along the river, and Glen Mervyn Dam a little further up the road is a good stop for a walk near water.

Go on a quiet weekday afternoon if you can. It is a small operation, so a calm dog and a spare water bowl make the visit easy for everyone.

Sources

• Barrecas Wines - All You SHOULD Know Before You Go · tripadvisor.com.au
• Families of Wine - Whicher Ridge & Barrecas Wines · greatwineblog.com
• Barrecas Wines | Donnybrook WA · facebook.com

Compiled from public sources and verified listings. Always confirm current rules with the venue or council before you travel.