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PLUME ESTATE – Fine Wines from Bickley Valley
Established in the mid-1980s, Plume Estate is a family-owned vineyard in the Bickley Valley, Perth Hills. Once a small grape-growing farm, we have grown into one of the region’s most loved destinations for cellar door wine sales and wine tasting experience.
We are passionate about innovation, continually introducing new grape varieties to produce our award-winning wines. Every bottle captures the essence of our unique micro climate and hillside terroir.
Please join us at our cellar door to sample our handcrafted wines. Plume Estate offers an unforgettable experience in the heart of the Perth Hills wine region.
Marcus
Marcus’s journey into the world of wine began in 2006 when he started making small-batch wines with friends in the Bickley Valley. His passion for sustainable farming practices and low-additive wines has driven his commitment to creating exceptional wines with minimal environmental impact.
Before fully dedicating himself to winemaking, Marcus ran his own business in waste management and resource recovery. After a successful 35-year international career in the corporate world, he now focuses on crafting fine award-winning wines that highlight the unique terroir of the Bickley Valley, all within a family environment.
As the vigneron at Plume Estate, Marcus oversees all aspects of the grape growing process and the cellar door. He takes great joy in working alongside his family, contributing to the hands-on, personal touch that defines Plume Estate.
Anita
Anita's background started in the wholesale fashion industry in Düsseldorf, Anita moved from her hometown in The Netherlands to New York City at 23 years old to run a fashion wholesale showroom in Manhattan, and later owned a boutique in The Netherlands.
Along with her husband Marcus and their 18-month-old son Ruben, they emigrated in 1998 to Australia, where their second son, Sebastiaan was born.
Anita is hands-on in every aspect of Plume Estate, from picking grapes during harvest to managing the social media aspect of the business and warmly welcoming guests at the cellar door. For Anita, it’s all about creating a place where people can enjoy fantastic wine, fabulous company, good laughs and great conversations while being surrounded by the beauty of the Bickley Valley.
Bianca
Bianca's career started in accounting but her passion for organic food and gardening led her to join Plume Estate.
Bianca's passion for sourcing local produce from small farming businesses and enthusiasm for growing heirloom varieties is reflected in our fresh, unique ingredients used in our share dishes.
As a chosen member of the National Diggers Foundation Trial Team, Bianca experiments with new heirloom varieties not yet available in Western Australia.
Ruben
Ruben has his own career and is also the apiarist at Plume Estate.
Managing over a dozen hives which benefit greatly by the diversity of fruit orchards and jarrah forests that create a unique blend of honey.
Ruben's raw honey is used in the seasonal dishes served at Plume Estate.
Sebastiaan
Sebastiaan has his own career and supports the Plume Estate Vineyard Team during events and festivals.