Paul

A born and bred Perth local, I started my small tour business 'Up Close and Local Tours' in 2017. I not only have a passion for wine, but also a love of supporting our local producers and sharing the history and stories of our wine regions here in Western Australia.

All of the wineries are hand-picked by me for your tour, and itineraries are personally curated using any information you provide when booking. Because I only operate small group private tours, I can access places that won’t accommodate the larger bus groups, giving you a personalised and 'Up Close' experience - sometimes with the winemaker themselves.

My tours focus on quality, award-winning producers that offer a genuine and authentic experience that will make you feel like one of the locals. Get to know the families, the history and the stories behind each wine region as we introduce to some of our personal favourites.

Whilst I have studied wine through the Internationally recognised WSET accreditation programme, my tours can cater to everyone from all walks of life and all knowledge levels, from experts to novices.

It’s all about the details, and I've spent years scouring Perth's wine regions to find you the best local experiences and hidden gems where you can meet the makers as we explore off-the-beaten-path wineries together.