Founded in 1840 by the State's first Surveyor General, John Septimus Roe, Sandalford Wines is one of Australia's oldest and largest privately owned wineries. Located on the banks of the Swan River in the picturesque Swan Valley, a 25 minute drive from the Perth city centre, this custom built facility offers a unique blend of tradition and innovation, showcasing a total wine experience to visitors, and placing it at the forefront of wine tourism in Australia.

Sandalford has also planted vines at it's Margaret River property in 1970 and this is now the main source of it's premium fruit. The 40 year old vines yield grapes of outstanding quality and allow Sandalford to produce wines that are Margaret River's finest.

Sandalford's tourism operations and facilities have also been refined over the past 15 years, which has lead to the development and success of this world class establishment. Sandalford has selected the finest wine tourism aspects from around the World, and integrated these features with Sandalford's own unique ideas and concepts into its own tourism Mecca.

These efforts have resulted in the following accolades,

• James Halliday Five Star Rated Winery 2008/09
• Paul Boulden (chief wine maker) Finalist Wine Maker of the Year 2008. Winestate Awards 2008
• Gold Plate Award 2008 (Best restaurant within a Winery)
• Most Outstanding Cellar Door Facility 2008, West Australian Wine Industry Association Awards
• Gold Medal for Best Tourism Winery 2008, West Australian Tourism Awards

By offering multi-award winning premium wines, stunning wedding and function facilities, luxury river cruises, culinary distinction and world class concerts, Sandalford leaves no stone unturned.