A Margaret River tour is a feast for every craving — and the sweet side, from handmade chocolate to single-origin coffee and small-batch spirits, is every bit as memorable as the wine.
Famous Chocolate
The Margaret River Chocolate Company at Metricup is a beloved stop, with free tastings of buttons in milk, dark and white, plus truffles, rocky road and hot chocolate. Nearby, Gabriel Chocolate crafts small-batch, bean-to-bar creations using single-origin cacao — a more grown-up, intensely flavoured experience for serious chocolate lovers.
Single-Origin Coffee
The region takes its coffee as seriously as its wine. Local roasters such as Yahava KoffeeWorks and Blackwood Roasting Co. cup and roast their own beans, and most cellar-door cafes pour a properly made flat white or long black to fuel a day of exploring.
Craft Distilleries and Brewers
Boutique producers round out the region’s artisan credentials. Giniversity distils gin using local botanicals, while breweries like Cheeky Monkey, Beerfarm and Black Brewing Co. pour crisp lagers and hoppy ales in relaxed, family-friendly settings — a perfect change of pace between wineries.
Why It Pairs So Well
The same cool maritime climate and rich soils that make Margaret River wine exceptional also nurture its dairy, cacao roasting and brewing culture. Sweet and savoury stops break up a day of tastings beautifully — and they’re a hit with travellers who aren’t big drinkers. For more on the region’s edible highlights, see our gourmet guide for food lovers.
Sweet Pairings to Try
Part of the fun is matching these treats to a glass. A square of dark, single-origin chocolate is wonderful alongside an aged Cabernet Sauvignon, the wine’s cedar and blackcurrant playing off the cocoa’s bitterness. A rich hot chocolate suits a cool winter afternoon by the fire, while a crisp local pilsner or a citrus-forward gin refreshes the palate between richer tastings. Ask your guide which producers are pouring on the day — many offer flights so you can compare styles.
Great for Every Traveller
Not everyone in your group will be a wine buff, and that’s exactly where these stops shine. Kids love the free chocolate buttons, coffee lovers get their fix, and designated non-drinkers still come away having tasted something special. It’s what makes a Margaret River tour a genuine feast for every craving, not just a wine crawl.
Ready for the real thing? Our small-group 3-day Margaret River wine tour from Perth includes six wineries, cave and wildflower tours, cheese tastings, meals and accommodation — from $850 per person. Call 1300 456 788 or book online today.
