Upper Reach

Swan Valley Shiraz and Chardonnay rated by major prestige critics.

Upper Reach operates in Swan Valley, Western Australia's oldest wine region, where warm conditions and gravelly soils shape bold, fruit-forward wines. The winery's Reserve Shiraz and Reserve Chardonnay anchor its portfolio, both rated by Wine Advocate, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Spectator, Decanter, and Falstaff. The Reserve Shiraz, averaging 91.8 points across prestige critics, exemplifies the region's capacity for ripe, structured reds. The Reserve Chardonnay, at 90.6 points, demonstrates precision in a warmer climate. The Gig Shiraz-Grenache blend, averaging 89.0 points, draws on the Rhône-inspired character emerging from Swan Valley's diverse terroir. These wines reflect the district's signature intensity and ripeness, grounded in the region's continental heat and distinctive soil profile.