Conservation of Western Ringtail Possums in Margaret River: What the Latest Data Actually Shows

Recent research from Murdoch University has introduced updated findings that western ringtail possum numbers are higher then previously believed, even if it does not change the conservation status of the species.

Our blog for World Wildlife Day explores what the new data actually shows and how it helps reinforce our conservation priorities at Passel Estate.

Experience Ballet at the Quarry with Passel Estate

Announcing our partnership with West Australian Ballet, which celebrates our shared values that embody creativity, dedication and community spirit.

To celebrate our collaboration, we are gifting three pairs of tickets for Ballet at the Quarry: Incandescence to three lucky Passel Estate wine club members.

Passel Estate Featured in The Vintage Journal Margaret River Wine Guide 2026

Internationally recognised Master of Wine, Andrew Caillard, has just published his Margaret River Wine Guide 2026 for The Vintage Journal and we are very proud to once again be featured in it with a full suite of fantastic reviews.

High praise from Ray Jordan for Passel Estate’s latest releases

We are thrilled to share this flush of fantastic reviews for from leading Western Australian wine writer, Ray Jordan, as we prepare to release our newest vintages.

Margaret River Wineries Unite to Protect Nature

Across the region, landholders and community groups are joining the fight against one of the South West’s worst invaders – the arum lily. One of those leading the way is Passel Estate, working together with our friends next door.

Trophy News! Best Sparkling Honour for Passel Estate!

Trophy news! Passel Estate’s 2023 ‘La Joie’ Méthode Traditionnelle Chenin Blanc has just been crowned ‘Best Sparkling Wine’ in the Australian Chenin Blanc Challenge 2025!

Introducing our new viticulturist, Tim Quinlan

We are absolutely delighted to introduce our new viticulturist at Passel Estate, Tim Quinlan. A master of precision wine-growing, Tim will be managing the vineyard year-round, working very closely with our winemakers, to cultivate exceptional fruit for our fine wines. 

Passel Estate included in the 100 Best Australian Wines 2025

“Passel must be bursting with pride” says renowned wine critic, Matthew Jukes, as we take our place in his 100 Best Australian Wines Report 2025.

Meet the Margaret River Maker: Wendy Stimpson from Passel Estate

The Margaret River Wine Association has published this charming interview with Passel Estate co-founder, Wendy Stimpson. Pour yourself a glass of wine and spend a few minutes discovering Wendy’s tale. MRWA’s blog might just tempt you to explore the beauty of Passel Estate yourself.

A flurry of starry reviews from Wine Orbit

Today we are raising our glasses to a flurry of starry wine reviews from Sam Kim for Wine Orbit. 

Sam is a renowned senior judge, wine educator and wine writer based in Auckland who specialises in Australia and New Zealand fine wines.  It was a pleasure to introduce our sustainable, single-vineyard, Margaret River wines to Sam for the very first time, and we could not be more delighted with his stellar reviews and generous scores.

Having a ‘Wine Blast’ at Passel Estate!

Owner, Wendy Stimpson, had great fun introducing Passel Estate to Peter Richards MW – one half of the married Masters of Wine duo behind the UK’s award-winning podcast, Wine Blast – when he visited Margaret River in the Spring.

Introducing a new Cabernet Sauvignon for the Winter

Passel Estate’s 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is now available, in perfect time for pairing with winter roasts by the fire.

This beautiful wine has already received a host of silver medals from the international wine competitions including most recently a fantastic 94 points from the International Wine Challenge.