There is a clarity to produce from the Great Southern; you can taste it in the snap of an oyster pulled from cold southern waters, in the tension of a Riesling grown under long, mild autumns, in lamb shaped by salt edged pastures and clean air. Taste Great Southern gathers these elements in one sweeping celebration of the place, bringing together the growers, winemakers, brewers and farmers who give the region its voice.
Presented in alphabetical order, here’s just some of the the producers whose work anchors the festival and where to encounter them.
In Denmark, Boston Brewing Co. is more than a brewery. It is a meeting place, a community anchor and an advocate for local flavour. Its beers, bright with regional character and brewed with technical precision, reflect the easygoing confidence of the south coast.
Where to find them:
Tides of Taste x Singlefile
Boston Brewing Co. Artisan Markets
Taste Market
Brave New Wine captures the restless, creative current running through Denmark’s wine scene. Working with minimal intervention and a light but assured touch, the team produces wines that hum with energy. They are vivid, textural and often delightfully unexpected, yet always grounded in the fruit and the season.
Where to find them:
Chefs on the Green
Larry Cherubino’s Great Southern vineyards yield wines of composure and quiet authority. Here, cool nights and extended ripening seasons lend precision and line, whether in finely etched whites or structured, age worthy reds. These wines speak in measured tones, shaped by experience and deep understanding of site.
Where to find them:
Peak to Plate
Taste Market
Express Winemakers approaches the Great Southern with a sense of restraint and curiosity. The wines are crafted to be drinkable above all else, yet they never sacrifice detail. Expect purity of fruit, lifted aromatics and a fine thread of acidity that carries each wine across the palate. By sourcing thoughtfully and intervening sparingly, Express has helped redefine what modern Great Southern wine can look like, accessible, articulate and firmly rooted in place.
Where to find them:
Chefs on the Green
Fletcher Lamb draws from flocks raised on open pastures shaped by maritime influence and seasonal grasses. The result is meat with depth of flavour and a natural tenderness that chefs prize. At Taste Market, Fletcher Lamb offers a direct line from paddock to plate, a reminder that the region’s agricultural strength is inseparable from its culinary identity.
Where to find them:
Taste Market
Tides of Taste x Singlefile
Four Hands at The Dam
Chefs on the Green
Forest Hill occupies an essential chapter in the story of Great Southern wine. Established on some of the earliest vineyard plantings in the region, it helped define what this cool climate corner of Western Australia could achieve. Today, the wines remain benchmarks of varietal clarity and finesse, Riesling with crystalline structure, Chardonnay of restraint and length, reds shaped more by elegance than weight.
Where to find them:
Denmark Wine Hop
The Art & Science of Taste at Pepper & Salt
Small batch, expressive and often texturally layered, La Violetta wines feel shaped by hand and by instinct. Alternative varieties sit comfortably alongside regional stalwarts, each treated with a sensitivity that prioritises nuance over force. At events such as Chefs on the Green and Fervor Voyage, La Violetta brings a sense of exploration, proof that the Great Southern’s strength lies not only in tradition but in those willing to gently challenge it.
Where to find them:
Chefs on the Green
Fervor Voyage
Few products capture the Great Southern as vividly as its seafood, and Leeuwin Coast draws from cold, nutrient rich waters to produce mussels and Albany Rock Oysters of remarkable purity. There is a clean salinity, a firm texture and a freshness that needs little more than a squeeze of lemon. Sustainability and careful water stewardship sit at the heart of the operation, ensuring quality and responsibility move hand in hand. It is no coincidence that Taste Great Southern falls during the peak season for Albany Rock Oysters, when they are full, briny and tasting of the pristine waters they come from. There is simply no better time to enjoy oysters fresh and close to the source.
Where to find them:
Tides of Taste x Singlefile
Ocean Meets Vine
Boston Brewing Co. Artisan Markets
The Golden Hour
Taste Market
Leeuwin Coast Oyster Trail
For generations, Mt Barker Chicken has been woven into the fabric of Western Australian cooking. Raised free range in the Great Southern, the birds are known for consistency and depth of flavour, qualities that have made them a fixture in both professional and home kitchens. Their presence across several festival events speaks to their versatility and enduring reputation. In a region celebrated for its premium produce, Mt Barker Chicken represents agricultural reliability at its best.
Where to find them:
Taste Market
Tides of Taste x Singlefile
Peak to Plate
Chefs on the Green
Plantagenet Pork reflects the quiet excellence of Great Southern farming. With a focus on animal welfare and careful husbandry, the producer delivers pork prized for its succulence and flavour. For chefs, it offers a dependable canvas for both classic and contemporary dishes. At the Taste Market, Plantagenet Pork stands as an example of how regional agriculture underpins the festival’s most memorable plates.
Where to find them:
Taste Market
Tides of Taste x Singlefile
Family owned and shaped by Denmark’s maritime climate, Rockcliffe Winery produces wines with freshness and structure in equal measure. The influence of the Southern Ocean tempers ripening and preserves natural acidity, lending vibrancy to both whites and reds. During the Denmark Wine Hop, Rockcliffe offers an expression of the coastal edge that has become synonymous with this pocket of the Great Southern.
Where to find them:
Denmark Wine Hop
Taste Market
Singlefile Wines has emerged as one of the region’s defining producers, its reputation built on meticulous vineyard management and exacting winemaking. Based in Denmark, the estate crafts wines of precision and composure, each shaped by a deep respect for site. Riesling and Chardonnay show tension and length, Pinot Noir carries quiet complexity. Across multiple festival events, Singlefile’s presence signals a standard of excellence that has helped elevate the Great Southern onto the national stage.
Where to find them:
Tides of Taste x Singlefile
Denmark Wine Hop
The Long Harvest at Majuba x Singlefile
Set among rolling vineyards and still waters, The Lake House captures the contemplative side of Denmark. Its wines lean into the elegance afforded by the cool climate, refined, balanced and expressive without excess. As both a producer and destination, it offers visitors a direct connection to landscape and glass alike. During the Denmark Wine Hop, The Lake House reinforces the sense that in the Great Southern, environment and flavour are inseparable.
Where to find them:
Denmark Wine Hop
Taste of Great Southern is built on the producers who grow, raise, catch and craft the region’s food and wine. Their work sits at the centre of the festival, shaping every glass poured and every plate served.
Across the program, from the Taste Market to vineyard feasts, coastal gatherings and long table dinners, they offer countless ways to experience what makes the Great Southern unique and special.
Tickets are still on sale, but many events are filling quickly. Secure your place and experience the producers shaping one of Western Australia’s most compelling food and wine regions.