willespie.com.au

Willespie Estate makes dry-grown, estate-bottled wines on site in Wilyabrup, Margaret River, spanning white, rosé, red, and fortified styles. Its range includes the Wilyabrup Reserve tier plus everyday whites such as Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon Sauvignon Blanc, Verdelho, and Rosé, alongside Cabernet Franc and a fortified Shiraz. The wines are made from estate fruit and produced at the winery, which has operated in Wilyabrup since 1976.

The two tiers

Willespie's range is easiest to understand as two levels:

• Wilyabrup Reserve — a flagship, single-site range positioned as "a place of its own." The Semillon 2025 is listed at $55.00.
• Core estate wines — the broader, more accessibly priced range covering the main white, rosé, and red styles.

Both tiers share the same production approach: dry-grown fruit, made on site.

White wines

The white lineup covers the classic Margaret River varieties:

Semillon appears at both ends of the range — as a Reserve flagship and as part of the Semillon Sauvignon Blanc blend. Verdelho is the less common variety here and worth noting if you want something beyond the region's standard white lineup.

Rosé and red wines

• Rosé 2024 — $28.00, part of the current core range.
• Cabernet Franc — listed with vintages 2009, 2014, and 2019, showing it is a recurring estate release rather than a one-off.
• Black Jewel Fortified Shiraz — a fortified red, the sweetest and strongest style in the range.

Cabernet Franc as a standalone bottling is a distinguishing feature; many Margaret River producers use it mainly in blends.

What shapes the style

Two production facts apply across the range:

• Dry-grown — the vines are farmed without irrigation, which typically concentrates fruit and yields smaller crops.
• Made on site — the wines are produced at the Wilyabrup winery rather than at a contract facility, so the estate controls the whole process from vineyard to bottle.

The site has been in Wilyabrup, Margaret River, since 1976, and the winery describes a new chapter underway after 50 years — new cellar door experiences, with the wines still dry-grown and made on site.

Seeing the range in person

The cellar door is open daily from 10:30am to 5pm, where the wines can be tasted before buying. The estate also hosts a Flying Machine Museum collection, so a visit covers more than the tasting room. If you want to compare the Reserve Semillon against the core whites, or try the Cabernet Franc across vintages, the cellar door is the practical way to do it.

You can buy Willespie Estate wines directly from the winery — either online through willespie.com.au, where the site shows a "Quick view" and "Add to cart" function on each wine, or in person at the cellar door in Wilyabrup, Margaret River, which is open daily from 10:30am to 5pm. Online listings display prices in Australian dollars, so you can see the cost before you commit.

Buying Online from willespie.com.au

The website is set up as a straightforward product catalogue rather than a complex store. Each wine appears as a card with a "Quick view" option and an "Add to cart" button, so you can check a bottle's details and drop it into your cart without leaving the page.

Prices shown on the site (as listed):

A few practical notes based on what the site shows:

• The listed prices appear as both "Regular price" and "Sale price" at the same figure (for example, $55.00 / $55.00), with a "-0%" sale marker — so at the time of writing these are not discounted.
• The site does not publish shipping costs, delivery areas, or payment methods in the material available, so confirm those at checkout before finalising an order.
• If you are buying from outside Australia, check whether the store ships internationally before building a cart.

Buying at the Cellar Door

The cellar door in Wilyabrup is open daily, 10:30am–5pm, and is described as the place to taste, explore, and experience the wines in person. Buying here lets you try before you commit and ask staff about current releases — useful if you are deciding between the reserve range and the standard range.

The winery notes a "new chapter" after 50 years in Wilyabrup, with new experiences at the cellar door alongside wines that are still dry-grown and made on site. If you are visiting specifically to purchase, that context is worth knowing: the range and presentation may be evolving.

What You Can Buy

The wines visible on the site fall into a few groups:

• Wilyabrup Reserve range — positioned as "a place of its own," with the Wilyabrup Reserve Semillon 2025 at $55.
• White wines — Sauvignon Blanc 2025 ($25), Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2023 ($28), Verdelho 2022 ($28).
• Rosé — Rosé 2024 ($28).
• Fortified and older-vintage wines — the site also references a Black Jewel Fortified Shiraz and Cabernet Franc from 2009, 2014, and 2019, which suggests some library or limited releases may be available.

Availability of the older and fortified wines is not confirmed by the listing data, so treat those as "ask at the cellar door or check the site" rather than guaranteed stock.

Choosing Between Online and Cellar Door

If you already know which wine you want, online is the faster route. If you are choosing between the reserve and standard ranges, or hoping to find the fortified or older-vintage bottles, the cellar door gives you the chance to taste and ask.

Common Snags to Check Before You Buy

• Shipping and payment details aren't shown in the available site material — confirm at checkout.
• Vintages move on. The listings show 2022–2025 wines; a vintage you saw earlier may be replaced.
• Sale pricing may be cosmetic. The "-0%" markers suggest no current discount, so don't assume a bargain from the "Sale price" label alone.

Willespie Estate is a winery in Wilyabrup, in the Margaret River region of Western Australia, producing dry-grown estate wine made on site since 1976. Its cellar door is open daily from 10:30am to 5pm. If you are looking for a Margaret River winery visit built around estate-made wine, a cellar door, and a slower, hospitality-focused stop, Willespie fits that description. If you need a specific tasting fee, booking requirement, or group policy, that detail is not stated in the available site information, so confirm directly before visiting.

Where Willespie Estate is located

Willespie sits in Wilyabrup, within Margaret River. The site describes it as being "in the heart of Wilyabrup" and frames the location as part of the experience — wine, nature, and hospitality together.

For trip planning, that places it in the northern part of the Margaret River wine region, an area known for its concentration of wineries. The site positions Willespie as "a place to slow down, connect, and feel at home" rather than a quick stop.

What makes the wine distinctive

Two production facts define the estate's approach:

• Dry-grown — the vines are not irrigated in the usual way, and the site states the wines are still dry-grown.
• Made on site — production happens at the Wilyabrup property rather than at a separate facility.

Both have been continuous since 1976, according to the site, which notes "50 years in Wilyabrup" and describes a next chapter now underway.

Wines currently listed

The site shows these bottles with prices as displayed:

The page also references a Wilyabrup Reserve Range, described as "a place of its own," plus a Black Jewel Fortified Shiraz and Cabernet Franc vintages from 2009, 2014, and 2019. Prices for those are not shown in the available information.

Visiting the cellar door

The cellar door is open daily, 10:30am to 5pm. The site invites visitors to "taste, explore and experience" and describes new experiences at the cellar door as part of the estate's next chapter.

What the site does not specify: tasting fees, whether bookings are needed, group size limits, or whether food is served. Treat those as open questions to check before you go.

The Flying Machine Museum Collection

Willespie also references a Flying Machine Museum Collection. The available information names it but does not explain what it contains or whether it is a separate attraction, a wine range, or both. If it is part of your reason for visiting, ask ahead.

Who Willespie suits

• You want an estate-focused stop — dry-grown fruit, wine made on site, a long local history.
• You prefer a relaxed visit — the site's language centers on slowing down and feeling at home, not on a rushed tasting.
• You are exploring Wilyabrup — it sits within the heart of that area.
• You need confirmed logistics — fees, bookings, and group arrangements are not published here, so a direct enquiry is the reliable route.

Quick answers

Is Willespie Estate open every day? Yes — the cellar door is listed as open daily, 10:30am to 5pm.

When was it established? 1976, with the site noting 50 years in Wilyabrup.

Are the wines made there? Yes — dry-grown and made on site.

Can I buy wine without visiting? The site shows bottles with "Add to cart" and "Quick view," indicating online purchase is possible, though shipping and payment details are not covered in the available information.

Willespie Estate's cellar door is open daily from 10:30am to 5pm at its estate in Wilyabrup, in the heart of Margaret River, Western Australia. You can visit to taste the wines, explore the property, and experience the winery's setting — no appointment is mentioned as a requirement, so a standard drop-in visit during opening hours is the expected way to go. The winery has been dry-growing estate fruit and making wine on site since 1976, and after 50 years in Wilyabrup it has entered a new chapter with new cellar door experiences while keeping the same approach to wine.

What to expect when you arrive

Willespie describes itself as more than a winery — a place to slow down, connect, and feel at home. The cellar door experience is built around that idea: tasting, exploring, and taking your time rather than rushing through a quick stop.

• Tasting: The cellar door is where you can try the current range, including the Wilyabrup Reserve wines and the estate's white, rosé, and fortified releases.
• Setting: The estate sits in Wilyabrup, the sub-region of Margaret River where Willespie has been based since 1976.
• Atmosphere: The stated focus is on making every visitor feel at home, with wine, nature, and genuine hospitality as the core of the visit.
• New experiences: The winery notes that new experiences are underway at the cellar door as part of its next chapter, so the visit format may differ from what long-time visitors remember.

Wines you can taste or buy

The cellar door and online store feature the estate's dry-grown, site-made wines. Current listings include:

The site also references a Black Jewel Fortified Shiraz and Cabernet Franc vintages from 2009, 2014, and 2019, and a Wilyabrup Reserve range described as "a place of its own." Prices shown are the regular and sale prices listed on the site; check current listings before you go, since vintages and availability change.

Planning your visit

• Hours: Daily, 10:30am–5pm. Plan to arrive with enough time before 5pm to taste without feeling rushed.
• Location: Wilyabrup, Margaret River — the estate's home since 1976. Use the winery's own site for current directions and any visit details.
• What to bring: Nothing specific is required beyond showing up during opening hours. If you want to take wine home, the cellar door is the direct way to buy.
• If you're deciding between a quick stop and a longer visit: The winery positions itself as a place to slow down, so a longer visit suits anyone who wants to combine tasting with time in the setting. A short stop works if you mainly want to try the current releases.

Common questions

Do I need a booking? No booking requirement is stated — the cellar door is described as open daily during set hours.

Is there a cost to taste? Tasting fees are not mentioned in the available information, so confirm on arrival or through the winery directly.

Can I buy the wines without visiting? The site shows an online store with "add to cart" and "quick view" options, so the listed wines appear purchasable remotely as well as at the cellar door.

What makes this visit different from other Margaret River wineries? Willespie's distinguishing points are its long Wilyabrup history since 1976, dry-grown estate fruit, wine made on site, and a cellar door explicitly framed around hospitality and slowing down rather than a high-volume tasting room.