La Fattoria Perth Hills in Pickering Brook, Western Australia, Australia | Italian restaurant

La Fattoria Perth Hills

Locality: Pickering Brook, Western Australia, Australia

Phone: 92937888

Address: 211 Merrivale Rd 6076 Pickering Brook, WA, Australia

Website: http://lafattoria.com.au

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25.01.2022 Have you got one of these? ........If you have, pop it in your bag if you've booked an outdoor umbrellared table for our Pick-a-Platter experience this weekend. You might also want to pack a hat and some sunscreen too....... Its going to be on the warm side.....and the easterly wind will be bring in a few friendly flies in to join us. If you haven't got one of these, don't worry, just practice your Aussie salute!! Cheers Eric and Lucy https://www.lafattoria.com.au/ourfood/pickaplatter/

25.01.2022 Hi Everyone, This post is specifically for our La Famiglia members. What is this you ask? Well it's our wholesale online club here at La Fattoria Perth Hills.... For those new to La Fattoria Perth Hills, this is a FREE sign up to our family where you can enjoy our wines at a wholesale price when you purchase online, accrue rewards points for future online purchases and...don't roll your eyes....you also get newsletter from us every now and then to keep you up to date with all the action at La Fattoria!! https://www.lafattoria.com.au/joinourfamily/ Now we're all up to speed let's get back to the story!! I know some of our La Famiglia members are having some challenges renewing their membership. Thanks to those who have reached out already. I've managed to sort the problem as the renewal process has been flagged by individuals who want to stay in the club. So moving forward, I have had a play in our La Famiglia membership website brain and...... good news...your La Famiglia membership is now forever. That means for all new sign ups, your membership is open ended until you cancel or unsubscribe. So if you've recently received a renewal email from us, just get back to me and I'll sort it.... Thanks for your patience getting this right. Cheers Eric and Lucy www.lafattoria.com.au

25.01.2022 Competition? What competition? You would think a wine show would see a whole bunch of wineries get their game face on for a bit of healthy competition....... Actually the Perth Hills wine show, coming up in a couple of weeks, has a completely different feel........ It's a wonderful feeling of mateship as the Perth Hills proudly showcases what diverse and amazing wines are being grown in our very special region.... We all stand side by side on this night which promises to see some outstanding wines being judged by well known and experienced local wine judges..... Hoping we might take out a medal?.....okay.... yes.... Eric and I may have our game face on but at the end of the day we all are one big Perth Hills family supporting and promoting each other....and that's just what makes it even more special! To learn more about the Perth Hills wine region visit www.perthhillswineregion.com.au See you up the hill. Cheers Eric and Lucy www.lafattoria.com.au

25.01.2022 The famous Kalamunda Artisan Market is back this Saturday. It will be chilly but with the weather clear, rug up like a snow bunny and head up the hill. If you haven't been before... let it be your excuse to discover the Perth Hills and then kick on to enjoy the beauty of Lesmurdie Falls or one of many Perth Hills walk trails. https://www.experienceperthhills.com.au/outdoors... Please note the dog policies at this event and in Perth Hills national parks. Details below. Cheers Eric and Lucy www.lafattoria.com.au

24.01.2022 Playing with some new additions to our Pick a Platter menu this weekend to see if they are keepers. Adding our new Pick a Pots of Cannellini bean dip, a Sicilian hummus, Red pepper pesto and Salsa Verde. Plus...home-made toasted Foccacia.... Plus......get excited.....Eric's Nonna's cauliflower fritters making an appearance on the Pick a Platter menu for the first time....until sold out!! Looking forward to a great weekend up the hill. Cheers Eric and Lucy www.lafattoria com.au

24.01.2022 Dear La Famiglia members.... There is a newsletter in your inbox this morning. Important event just announced.... Cheers Eric and Lucy https://www.lafattoria.com.au/joinourfamily/

24.01.2022 Good gracious! We are almost there.... ....... and a week from opening to some new "show and tell". A new Autumn Nonna's Family Table Menu...... yes....(I sneakily uploaded last Friday.)... Some new vintage La Fattoria wines.....(that have been off limits for a while!) .......and.... a new deck....let's call it the "Garden wing". We are now reopening on Friday 5th March to give ourselves this last week to put the place back together, crank up the kitchen, pick 6 tonnes of grapes, label the last 2 reds and to get our heads back into La Fattoria mode again. Thanks to everyone who has patiently played phone chasey with me during this time. Its been lovely to chat with you and lock in your Nonna's Family Tables. Cannot wait for you to see what we've done to take our La Fattoria to another level. ......And we're excited to be taking you all along for the ride. No idea who we are? https://www.lafattoria.com.au/aboutus/ See you up the hill very soon. Cheers Eric and Lucy www.lafattoria.com.au

24.01.2022 I read this today and it resonated with our philosophy we hold dear here at La Fattoria Perth Hills. We believe that the La Fattoria experience starts at your phone call to us. Newbie or not....you will speak to either Eric or me personally to chat about your booking request . It's important to us that you understand what you are booking for, any dietaries of you and your guests and to make sure that everyone has a clear expectation of your time with us.... It has to be a win-win experience! You can't have a personalised experience like this on email or social media.....and we choose not to. It might take a bit of 'phone tag' to contact each other but we usually get there in the end. We want your experience at La Fattoria, our home, to be an adventure up the hill, where we learn a little bit about you and you learn a little bit about our us before you leave. So to book your La Fattoria Perth Hills experience, pick up the phone and talk to us on 9293 7888. Look forward to chatting to you. Cheers Eric and Lucy www.lafattoria.com.au

23.01.2022 Did the earth's axis tilt a little to the east for a few hours on Sunday??? Well......we've just surfaced for a breath after a hugely busy weekend just gone.... ......in fact we're pretty sure that you could have rolled a bowling ball through the centre of Perth because most of Perth's population was up the hill........ So you may wonder why our 2016 Fiano is featured on this post then? That's because I don't have a photo of our now extinct 2018 Fiano... That's right, our Bronze medalist got cleaned out..... So......good news for our La Fattoria Fiano fans....our 2019 vintage is being labelled for release in the next couple of weeks...... Stay tuned... Cheers Eric and Lucy www.lafattoria.com.au

23.01.2022 Geez....we didn't see that coming!! Well who thought we would shiver our way through last weekend being forecast 30 degrees on Saturday followed by a cyclone on Sunday!!! It was a fight for the Nanna rugs we decided to put out when Sunday failed to warm up for lunch!... Heaters are definitely going up this week so we don't have to do that again! As always our Nonna's Family Table guests dine on our deck but with the blinds down, heaters on, an Italian red and a belly full of food, no one feels the cold at La Fattoria from here on! See you up the hill. Cheers Eric and Lucy www.lafattoria.com.au

23.01.2022 There's been a few slow drive-bys in the past couple of days so just a reminder that we are closed for our family holiday and will be back in the saddle from 7th January. Here is a summary of all the Perth Hills wine regions opening hours. We recommend that you call ahead to make a booking before driving up the hill.... See you in couple of weeks. Cheers Eric and Lucy www.lafattoria.com.au

22.01.2022 Attention La Famiglia!! A reminder if you are booked for our Nonna's Family Table experience this weekend, don't forget to purchase your wine order online BEFORE you head up the hill. You'll enjoy your online wholesale club discount, reward points towards your next online purchase and we'll have it boxed ready to take home for all your Xmas celebrations.... For those not in our La Famiglia and booked in for our Nonna's Family Table experience this weekend well this might be the perfect time to join...and its FREE!! To learn more about our La Famiglia online wholesale club visit..... https://www.lafattoria.com.au/joinourfamily/ Looking forward to sharing our estate grown Italian wines with you all weekend. Cheers Eric and Lucy www.lafattoria.com.au

22.01.2022 I've never seen anyone get so excited when asked recently "what brand of almond and soy milk we use". Actually I don't think I've ever seen it on any shelf in the hills either. You can now pick up one from our cellar door. They sit alongside all sorts of La Fattoria favourites including our Rubra coffee in a plunger and espresso grind, a Farfalle pasta and GF pasta, plus 00 flour we use for our Sfincione, buckwheat flour for your chisciol and other yummy bits and bobs to ta...ke home. You'll find them all on our new "merch perch" on your way in to enjoy at home on your way out. We are open from 11am -4.30pm Thursday - Sunday. See you up the hill. Cheers Eric and Lucy www.lafattoria.com.au

22.01.2022 Happy Father's Day!!...and what a weekend it was... The first week of our Spring Menu with Father's Day combined a wonderful bunch of families enjoying time together and celebrating life over a feast of our Nonna's Family Table and our La Fattoria wines... Thank you all for coming up the hill and sharing the day with us...we just loved it.... So at the end of the day we packed up, "put the cat out" and headed home for Eric's Father's Day bash...all 4 of us... and to put the feet up. After opening the single malt scotch (on request) for a sniff, we decided to crack a 2015 bottle of Barbera to revisit a blast from the past...and it's holding up pretty well! For those in our La Famiglia....we have an event coming up in November that may involve a few other blasts from the past. I will be popping out a newsletter this week for La Fattoria updates and information about our special La Famiglia event. Not sure what La Famiglia is? Oh...it's our exclusive online wholesale buyers club which is free to join at https://www.lafattoria.com.au/joinourfamily/ Look forward to seeing some La Famiglia members later in November. Cheers Eric and Lucy www.lafattoria.com.au

21.01.2022 This is Milly....she's practicing being a 'wine dog' on Thursdays....only!! Today she did a great job! She only harassed one goanna in the nature garden (snake training starts next week), ate Margaret's fish food then helped Eric clean up at the end of the day.... Rani was having a day's respite from Milly at home. So all in all a successful day...... Cheers Eric and Lucy www.lafattoria.com.au

21.01.2022 How about some Spanish style tapas on what could be the most beautiful vista of the Bickley Valley? Jim and Audrey at Plume Estate welcome you to their home and have a some fabulous estate grown wines to match this Easter long weekend. Just another reminder that La Fattoria Perth Hills will be having a break so make sure you book Plume BEFORE you head up the hill.... Detail of their trading hours and contact details below. Cheers Eric and Lucy https://www.lafattoria.com.au/event/family-easter-break/

21.01.2022 It's a good thing when you run out of wine!! Isn't it?? What it does mean is there's a new vintage to enjoy just around the corner....and that the exciting part. That's exactly what happened yesterday. Our 2017 Sagrantino ran dry!!... The good news? Eric, Lou and I labelled our 2018 Sagrantino this morning for a new journey of this Umbrian grape as it adapts to another year in our Perth Hills terroir!! It will available this week.....and it's interestingly very different to its 2017 model....delightful actually....what a difference a year makes. So where else can you get hold of our La Fattoria wines? Online of course at https://www.lafattoria.com.au/shop/ Looking forward to sharing this little Umbrian beauty with you soon. Cheers Eric and Lucy www.lafattoria.com.au

21.01.2022 Well we knew it had to happen at some stage..... 14th November is D-Day and the reopening of WA's border is making us feel a bit nervous..... We have enjoyed such fortunate freedom and sadly we now we have to bring this thing back into a clear focus again........ At La Fattoria we have been so thankful to everyone who visits us....starting your day with us by sanitising your hands before entering our home. Eric and I are doing everything to ensure that we all feel safe so help us help you to continue our lucky way of life by refocussing on our social distancing when you come up for lunch. If you haven't booked we would appreciate that you call ahead before you come so we can check our capacity before you turn up. So as a team.... let's work together so we can continue our WA way of life when the borders are relaxed in the next couple of weeks. We've got some serious food to enjoy and Italian wines to sip and we intend to honour all those bookings that are locked in between now and Xmas. Thank you.. Cheers Eric and Lucy www.lafattoria.com.au

21.01.2022 This is what a rainy day looks like at La Fattoria Perth Hills.....it's pretty much what you'll see for this weekend's forecast!! For those who are booked in for our Nonna's Family Table experience, you won't notice a thing because we'll all be bunkered down enjoying a glass of our warming Italian red under our overhead heaters.... If you need to bring a Nonna rug to throw over your knees just in case...feel free....... Unfortunately our outdoor umbrellared tables are out for the count...unless you're a duck!! If you're headed up the hill without a booking anywhere.....well....good luck. May the force be with you... Cheers Eric and Lucy www.lafattoria.com.au

21.01.2022 So close but so disappointing... Eric and I have put our heart and soul into making La Fattoria a beautiful place to enjoy as an extension of our family home and our hospitality.... It took less than 4 hours for these La Fattoria guests to trash our entrance.... So if this was you, thank you for allowing us to clean up your mess after having enjoyed our hospitality last weekend. Disrespect at its very best! Cheers Eric and Lucy www.lafattoria.com.au

21.01.2022 We've had a couple of cancellations for this Saturday for our Nonna's Family Table. Last chance to book in before our Spring Menu begins in September...the rest of August is fully booked. To learn about who we are and how to book visit ... https://www.lafattoria.com.au/ourfood/nonnasfamilytable/ Look forward to chatting to you soon. Cheers Eric and Lucy www.lafattoria.com.au

20.01.2022 It's on tomorrow!! Head up the hill to the iconic Kalamunda Artisan Market held on the first Saturday of each month. The weather is looking superb too.... If you are thinking you might head out to the Bickley Valley for a bite to eat you might need to call ahead. Although we are fully booked for our Nonna's Family Table we still have a couple of outdoor umbrellared tables for our Pick-a-Platter experience available at either 11.30am or 2pm. To learn about how to book a Pick-a-platter table visit https://www.lafattoria.com.au/ourfood/pickaplatter/ If you are "winging" it then its strongly, highly and strongly advisable you call ahead before you arrive to check table availability. If you do head up to the Kalamunda Artisan markets we thank you for supporting the Perth Hills and buying local. Cheers Eric and Lucy www.lafattoria.com.au

20.01.2022 It's pear time at La Fattoria.....and showcasing this humble fruit in our Nonna's Family Table dessert is such a pleasure. Make no mistake! When you poach our freshly picked Bartlett pears in red wine, lemon and cinnamon served on a creamy vanilla Panna cotta with a crunch of a chocolate, almond biscotti, you take this pome fruit to a whole new level!! Thanks to everyone who came up the hill today to enjoy the cooler heat of this crazy Autumn weather...... Looking forward to meeting those heading up tomorrow for our fully booked Nonna's Family Table.... Thinking of booking in soon? Don't think too long. Next available Sunday is late May. Round the team up, pick a date and pick up the phone. Social media and emails are not accepted!! Phone bookings only. Cheers Eric and Lucy www.lafattoria.com.au

20.01.2022 Geez that La Fatt Granny gets around....and she's found herself amongst a range beautiful Perth Hills hand made products. At Blissful Kitchen, Michelle has created a fabulous Perth Hills gift hamper to proudly promote our wonderful region and would be a perfect gift idea in the world of "Hill Billy businesses" that make it even more meaningful to a potential client or customer. Great idea Michelle and thank you for including our La Fattoria Perth Hills Sparkling Apple Cider.... Thank you for supporting local. Cheers Eric and Lucy www.lafattoria.com.au

19.01.2022 Its shiny and its brand spanking new and I had to go in there twice today....people are getting super organised for post Xmas catchups. We reopen from our family down time on Thursday 7th January. La Fattoria will be open for a 3 week January window before a 4 week shut-down for all of February to make a few tweaks to the joint.... Cheers Eric and Lucy www.lafattoria.com.au

19.01.2022 Yep.....Xmas in a bottle!! The best way to enjoy our Sparkling Brachetto is with family and friends around a table of gastronomic delights..... With the big day just weeks away, we offer some lovely bubbles here at La Fattoria Perth Hills to celebrate how lucky we all are to be able to have a Christmas surrounded by the special people in our lives...certainly a bonus living in WA at the moment.... Available only at our cellar door or online at www.lafattoria.com.au/shop And a message to all our La Famiglia members.... Just a reminder you have a 10% discount on all your online wine purchases. Don't forget to take advantage of it. To learn about our online wholesale wine club visit www.lafattoria.com.au/joinourfamily/ ......oh....and its free to join! Cheers Eric and Lucy www.lafattoria.com.au

19.01.2022 Hi Everyone.... Of course since we were locked down.....in what feels like yonks ago now.....many found new ways to recreate and the Perth Hills became an incredible place to bush walk just 30 minutes up the hill... For those not confident enough to just jump in the car and get off the beaten track, the Hike Collective looks like a great and safe way to explore our beautiful backyard....... This popped up on my page today and felt it was important to share as we all need stay connected in the new world we live in.... What better way to do this and all just up the hill... ......how lucky are we? Thanks to the Kalamunda Visitor Centre for sharing. Details below. Cheers Eric and Luc www.lafattoria.com.au

18.01.2022 Hi Everyone, We are bringing in new team members. As many of you reading this understand what La Fattoria 'feels' like, we hope you might help us scout for the right people.... This is who we are looking for. Hospitality experience preferred. RSA and COVID certificate essential Barista experience preferred. Must be available for Saturday and Sunday for 5 hour lunch time shifts. If you know of anyone who you think might be perfect for the role please ask them to email me their resume to [email protected] Thanks in advance. Cheers Eric and Lucy www.lafattoria.com.au

17.01.2022 Oh Dear!! Father's Day is now fully booked here at La Fattoria Perth Hills. Time to kick in Plan B!!... We have gift vouchers and of course our lovely wines as a gift idea for those struggling for Father's Day ideas. Purchase online at www.lafattoria.com.au/shop Don't leave it too late as we post the gift vouchers as a hard copy only!! Alternatively order online and I'll have it ready for you to pick up at the cellar door when you're up the hill next. Cheers Eric and Lucy www.lafattoria.com.au

17.01.2022 Not sure who Mark Beyer is but thank you for this lovely article promoting our special region just up the hill..... For those who haven't yet discovered the Perth Hills don't forget to phone ahead for a booking. We're exactly how Mark describes us all.....small rustic family run venues......without a booking its a long way to drive for a bucket load of disappointment..... For a full description of food, wine, cider, accommodation, nature based and stellar things to do up this... way visit our fabulous visitor centre www.experienceperthhills.com.au To learn more about our exciting wine region visit www.perthhillswineregion.com.au See you up the hill.... Cheers Eric and Lucy www.lafattoria.com.au

17.01.2022 Here's our baked Polenta Bruschetta with Zogghui and crispy capers......moving away from pasta this season. Our third dish of our weekend Nonna's Family Table menu pops the colours of Xmas and exudes the flavours of Summer..... Tomorrow is our final day for 2020 when we'll have a chance to recharge the batteries and enjoy some downtime with friends and family......... We reopen on Thursday 7th January where we will trade out the rest of the month before a shut-down for all of February for the vendemmia, a bigger rest and some exciting upgrades to La Fattoria. If we don't see you tomorrow, we'll see you on the other side. Cheers Eric and Lucy www.lafattoria.com.au

17.01.2022 This is George...or Georgina......not quite sure but gorgeous just the same. I found him/her in my reversing camera backing into the La Fatt kitchen this morning.....and patiently watched me unload the shopping. Still quite groggy and a bit skinny from a winter sleepover we will see more and more of these reptiles enjoying the sun over the next few weeks leading into summer.... If you see one crossing the road, please try to avoid running them over. They are a vital part of our Perth Hills ecosystem. Nothing like a bit of wild life to keep it interesting around here.....at least this one has legs!! See you up the hill!! Cheers Eric and Lucy www.lafattoria.com.au

16.01.2022 We are now into our third week of our Spring Menu. Our 5 course Nonna's Family Table menu showcases the taste of spring. I preserved homegrown lemons just on 4 weeks ago and they feature in our pasta dish. I loved bringing this ingredient in as it reflects the North African influence on the Sicilian island's cuisine.... Our Spring pea pesto is flavoured with mint, pecorino and lemon zest and tossed through farfalle pasta and topped with toasted almonds, peas and our preserved lemon pangrattato. Pangrattato was considered the 'peasant' parmesan in the day when cheese was too expensive for the family to buy. This toasty mixture of breadcrumbs, herbs and lemon gives another layer of flavour and a lovely crunchy texture to the dish....it's super trendy now!! Look forward to making this to everyone coming up this weekend. See you up the hill. Cheers Eric and Lucy www.lafattoria.com.au

16.01.2022 Here's Cheers to a Happy New Year......and what will it bring us in 2021? Hoping everyone enjoyed wonderful festivities with your families wherever you were in the world.... .....would love a "shout out" from wherever you are if you can. ... Looking forward to having our Perth based La Fattoria family back up the hill again from January 7th. Can't wait to see you. Cheers Eric and Lucy www.lafattoria.com.au

16.01.2022 Hey....City of Kalamunda....thank you for doing this for all of us up here. This is a wonderful visual promotion of our special Perth Hills region in today's paper. Certainly boosts the tiny mention in today's Play section. Experience Perth Hills is your "go-to" page for all that is .........Perth Hills........ and the Visitor Centre team is just fabulous.... Check them out at www.experienceperthhills.com.au Cheers Eric and Lucy www.lafattoria.com.au

16.01.2022 So what do these two La Fattoria images have in common? Well......the jarrah wood cladding of our entrance statement was recycled from Eric's Nonna and Nonno's original cow shed.... Nonna used to milk the family cow daily to make the cheese rounds she made every second day and was stored in this cupboard designed to keep the bush rats out.... Unlike the Coolgardie safe, this cupboard didn't use ice for cooling. It was kept in the cellar which sat at around 18 degrees all year round under the house...perfect conditions for curing cheese, home-made sausage and preserved olives....which are typical Sicilian traditions we still uphold today. Just a couple of ways we've managed to embed our family history into La Fattoria to keep the Radice Family legacy alive....and now another layer to enjoy when you visit us. Cheers Eric and Lucy www.lafattoria.com.au

15.01.2022 The countdown is on for one of the best weekend events across the Perth Hills.... May 1st and 2nd is the 23rd annual Bickley Harvest Festival and we're celebrating the end of vintage..... For us at La Fattoria we are also celebrating the end of our fruit season as the apples begin to taper off for another year......... If you are thinking of heading up the hill to join us then make sure are booked somewhere for lunch now...... There will be tears if you don't. Our Nonna's Family Table is already fully booked but weather permitting our outdoor umbrellared tables for our Pick a Platter will be available for either a 11.30am or 2pm booking. Phone bookings only on 9293 7888! For more information about the Bickley Harvest Festival and the participating venues visit www.Bickleyharvestfestival.com Download the app and make a plan.... Cheers Eric and Lucy www.lafattoria.com.au

14.01.2022 We're are in complete awe of Dirk, Virgil and Dave who can take a pile of stuff and build a deck. So clever and such incredible vision. Those in our La Famiglia at La Fattoria have had a sneak peak already. (BTW this is our private FB group for those who are in our La Famiglia club I mentioned in yesterday's message) Our deck extensions are moving well and relieved to be on track to be ready in time for an already busy March.... Thanks to everyone who have already booked in advance for our Nonna's Family Table experience during this down time. We're by the phone and diary pretty much everyday as we are the TAs to our wonderful building team. If we haven't met you yet for our Nonna's Family Table or Pick-a-Platter experience visit our website https://www.lafattoria.com.au/ourfood/ to learn about who we, what we do and more importantly, how to book. See you up the hill very soon. Cheers Eric and Lucy www.lafattoria.com.au

14.01.2022 Yep..our holiday is over and my bucket is full to the top again.... We're back in the saddle from Thursday and apparently we're going to be pedalling pretty hard to keep up!! Just a reminder that there are only 3 weeks left for our summer Nonna's Family Table menu before we close for February.... To learn about who we are, what we do and more importantly how to book..... visit https://www.lafattoria.com.au/ourfood/nonnasfamilytable/ See you up the hill. Cheers Eric and Lucy www.lafattoria.com.au

12.01.2022 Hi Everyone..... Just a reminder that La Fattoria will be closed for the Easter long weekend. We need to recharge the batteries after a very long vintage, recent renovations and to hit the reset button with our own family for some much needed down time. There are some amazing Perth Hills venues that will be open on the long weekend so jump on the "go to" website..... www.experienceperthhills.com.au to lock something in... If we don't see you this weekend have a wonderful Easter!! Hoping you all have a chance to hit your own reset buttons during this time too. Cheers Eric and Lucy https://www.lafattoria.com.au/event/family-easter-break/

12.01.2022 Exciting times for our La Fattoria wines..... The big man thought they were pretty good. Yes...we gave him one our latest Fiano and our "not yet released" Barbera to try.....lucky boy!... To our La Famiglia who road tested this Barbera last weekend at our 4 year anniversary, this is what he said.. Thought you might like to compare notes.... Looking forward to releasing this lovely Italian red soon. You can enjoy our Fiano at our Nonna's Family Table when you're up the hill next. Not sure if you can tell...but we're a bit chuffed!! Cheers Eric and Lucy www.lafattoria.com.au

12.01.2022 Homegrown soft persimmons just in plus apples, pears and plums....byo bags for those headed up the hill for our NFT or platters..... Cheers Eric and Lucy www.lafattoria/aboutus/ourorchard

11.01.2022 The vision we saw of the Victorian lockdown tonight is a reality check for everyone in business here in WA. As relatively new members of the tourism and hospitality scene in the Perth Hills we are very aware that we are walking a very fine line if the health of WA is compromised..... I think many of us have had a physical and emotional reset in lockdown reprioritizing what's really important......... Having "stuff" seems to have to paled into insignificance and we are witnessing more and more connections with family and friends strengthened around a shared table experience...... ...and we are seeing family and friends enjoying group food and wine experiences in which La Fattoria is often part of. La Fattoria Perth Hills and the rest of the Perth Hills wine region work in partnership with 3 passionate tour businesses all offering unique small group experiences. They are not "cattle coaches" but take you by the hand to give you and the team the best possible daycation.... These individuals are sole operators passionate about supporting all our Perth Hills venues, and like us, are trying to find a pathway out of this uncertain state of play. Their professional but personalised approach to their services give you the best gems of our region. At Up Close and Local Tours you'll talk to Paul and Shannon... https://upcloseandlocaltours.com.au At Hidden de Tours you'll talk to Monique..... https://www.hiddendetours.com.au At Perths Tiny Tours you'll talk to Peter...... https://perthstinytours.com So with Father's Day coming up in the cusp of Spring and warmer weather consider pulling a family or friends team together and organizing an experience that is so much more memorable than getting "stuff" this year..... Thanks to these wonderful tour businesses for your unfaltering support and promotion you've given La Fattoria during these tough times.....let's get through this together!! Cheers Eric and Lucy www.lafattoria.com.au

11.01.2022 So I was trying to work out why Eric circled this day given it was already highlighted....... Perhaps it was a protest because I got to enjoy my very own Mother's Day a couple of months ago!! Well don't leave your Father's Day arrangements until it's too late. We only have a few tables left. ... New season.......new Nonna's Family Table Spring menu.... Phone bookings only on 9293 7888. Email and social media bookings not accepted. Cheers Eric and Lucy

11.01.2022 It's up!! Yes...we kick off our Spring Menu this week with Father's Day as we launch into the best time of year with the orchard, vineyard and surrounding bush bursting with life and colour again. Thank you to those who have taken a leap of faith by booking so far forward...here is our Spring Menu which is now on our website.... Click here to learn about who we are, how to book and our Nonna's Family Table menu. https://www.lafattoria.com.au/ourfood/nonnasfamilytable/ Incredibly, and gratefully, our next weekend for our Nonna's Family Table experience availability is October 10th and 11th. As all La Fattorians know, we only accept phone bookings only. Email and social media booking requests are not accepted. For those new to La Fattoria Perth Hills, Eric and I look forward to welcoming you to our home very soon. See you up the hill! Cheers Eric and Lucy www.lafattoria.com.au

11.01.2022 Thanks to Rach at Perth Hills Wine region www.perthhillswineregion.com.au for such a fabulous promotion of our little family business.... We are loving the round up of our wonderful Perth Hills venues. Don't forget to follow the Perth Hills Wine region on socials...some great coverage going on. To those who are yet to discover our incredible wine region just 30 minutes up the hill.....you are missing out on something really special.... See you up the hill soon. Cheers Eric and Lucy www.lafattoria.com.au

10.01.2022 Spot Nonno!!! Eric's dad, Lou, is just a speck in the vineyard.... At 81, he's pruned the orchard and now his mission is the Sangiovese block working left to right...... ....that typical Sicilian DNA squeezing every bit of sunlight out of the day to get the job done.... Without Lou, we wouldn't have Fruit Loop or La Fattoria....inspired by his family's courageous decision to farm the land we all wine and dine on. La Fattoria Perth Hills.....our Sicilian inspired food and wine experience for Perth people. To learn more about who we are visit https://www.lafattoria.com.au/aboutus/ If you haven't visited us yet we look forward to meeting you soon. Cheers Eric and Lucy www.lafattoria.com.au

10.01.2022 Xmas in a bottle!! .....that's how we describe our Brachetto Nouveau.....a beaujolais style chilled red from our estate grown Brachetto... Notes of Turkish delight and rose water....... perfect for the Xmas Turkey and visually stunning on the Xmas table....... Made as an experiment last year for its first vintage.....making a stack load in 2021!! It's a keeper!! Get yours from our cellar door before Sunday or forever hold your peace....stocks are super low and now sold out online. See you up the hill. Cheers Eric and Lucy www.lafattoria.com.au

10.01.2022 Multi tasking!!....packing plums whilst taking bookings for 2021..... The phone line is open and we're booking up quickly for January already. Just 3 weeks to enjoy our summer Nonna's Family Table experience starting Jan 7th before we close for February.... See you up the hill very soon. Cheers Eric and Lucy www.lafattoria.com.au

10.01.2022 Early birds get the best table!! The earlier you book your 5 course Nonna's Family Table experience the more likely you'll enjoy a deck view overlooking our vineyard and orchard..... So...... our next available deck table on a Saturday and Sunday is 9th and 10th January........ The good news is we also offer our 4 course Nonna's Family Table experience on Thursdays and Fridays too with plenty of deck tables to enjoy this view. To learn more about our Nonna's Family Table experience and, more importantly, to learn about our phone booking only policy, visit https://www.lafattoria.com.au/ourfood/nonnasfamilytable/ We look forward to your visit to our home. Cheers Eric and Lucy www.lafattoria.com.au

10.01.2022 Hi Everyone. Just a heads up that if you are headed to La Fattoria today unannounced our Merchant facility has decided to go AWOL to start our working year! You will need to bring that little thing called Cash!!... Thank you. Cheers Eric and Lucy www.lafattoria.com.au

10.01.2022 Just watching the news and we're feeling nervous!! We just cannot afford to go the way of Victoria....another shutdown is just not an option for us as a small family run business....... We are not taking any chances.....in fact we have decided not to move from Stage 3......... We love that everyone sanitizes on the way in.... We love that everyone continues to adhere to our social distancing policy...... We love that you call us if there is someone in your group that is not well...... We are so fortunate to be able to continue to open our home to you and we want this to last as long as we can...... Don't let down your guard!! Let's remain vigilant and take advantage of our geographically isolated city who wants to stay free of the carnage happening in the east.... Thank you for your incredible support and continued caring in these uncertain times..... Cheers Eric and Lucy www.lafattoria.com.au

09.01.2022 We absolutely hang out for our Xmas Eve tradition each year. The four of us bunkered down reflecting upon a year that was, enjoying a seafood platter that is simply.... world class.... Thank you China!... How grateful we are to be doing this! We know there are many La Fattorians on the other side of the world in some very challenging circumstances at this time of year. Our heart goes out to you. Thanks to everyone who has been up our way for lunch, bought wine or paid it forward with gift vouchers for others. Your incredible support this past 7 months has kept La Fattoria strong. We aren't going anywhere! We wish you all a wonderful festive season and we look forward to seeing you up the hill sometime in 2021. Cheers Eric, Lucy, Emily and Geordie. www.lafattoria.com.au

09.01.2022 So we met a couple of "angry pants" last Saturday and Sunday..... .....they'd jumped in the car and headed up the hill without phoning ahead and got frustrated after being turned away from several venues already "bulging at the seams!!"....including us. So given it's Father's Day this weekend, La Fattoria is fully booked for both days and the weather is forecast for rain on Sunday.... the odds of walking in somewhere without a booking just diminished by about 100%.... We are all small family run businesses up here in the Perth Hills in one of the busiest times of the year so it is highly recommended to call ahead to avoid the disappointment we felt for these "angry pants" last weekend.... So here are our numbers to start calling. https://www.experienceperthhills.com.au/wineries If you can't get in somewhere this weekend then make sure you book ahead in advance for another time. This is the crazy slide into....yep....Xmas!! Look forward to seeing you up the hill sometime soon. Cheers Eric and Lucy www.lafattoria.com.au

09.01.2022 After chatting to so many wonderful guests here at our Nonna's Family Table we are hearing more and more stories of the disappointment felt by many having had to cancel trips to overseas destinations for the northern hemisphere summer....... We have also met so many people who have had a light bulb moment......people who have just discovered that you don't have to leave country to have an amazing experience......just up the hill!! The Perth Hills is like a little taste of Eur...ope but all under the Southern Cross!! Yes...you can have a daycation without the cost of flights, accommodation or ......masses of tourists. Who needs that at the moment? Just 30 minutes from the Perth CBD you can have food and wine experiences in wonderful boutique family run venues and you would think you were in Europe. Check us all out at https://www.experienceperthhills.com.au/wineries Thanks to everyone who has supported, not just our little family business La Fattoria Perth Hills but have endeavoured to support many local Perth Hills businesses to help keep our doors open in these incredibly uncertain times. We are so grateful..... Cheers Eric and Lucy www.lafattoria.com.au

09.01.2022 A big thank you to our La Famiglia guests who shared the weekend with us just gone. We couldn't have wished for more perfect weather to celebrate La Fattoria's 4th birthday with an absolutely fabulous group of people who have been on this incredible food and wine journey with our family since 2016. The thoughtful gifts and wishes on the day were so appreciated clarifying exactly why Eric and I do what we do to create a place of real connection for you all....and us...we love ...it!! We are truly grateful to you all who have supported us from Day 1....... Looking forward to celebrating many more birthdays with you no matter what gets thrown at us all along the way. Cheers Eric and Lucy www.lafattoria.com.au

09.01.2022 Our home, La Fattoria Perth Hills is just one of several family owned and operated wineries offering alternative wine varietals......and in our case we are specializing in Italian wines. Even though Bickley features on the weather every single night, we can't believe how few people know that the Bickley Valley is a fabulous wine region just up the hill..... ..........although thanks to our loyal La Fattorians, the word is gradually spreading.......... Oh...and thanks to you too Scherri-Lee!! Great to see you up the hill.....Good job!! Cheers Eric and Lucy www.lafattoria.com.au

09.01.2022 Proud as punch we are!!! We picked up a bronze medal for our current 2018 Sagrantino and a Silver medal for our 2018 Barbera.....yes its still waiting in the wings....at the Perth Hills wine show held last night. In fact with 75 Perth Hills entries from all our little wineries...there were a bucket load medals awarded....... Head judge Mark Warren was blown away with the diverse range of alternate varieties grown in our unique microclimate just 30 minutes up the hill.....and he was simply impressed by the sheer quality coming out of our cellar doors. He felt that there was no point comparing our wines to those of other "well known WA regions" because we are simply making great wines within the context of the Perth Hills.... And that is a wonderful compliment to our talented winemakers of our special region... Josh and Rachel at Myattsfield Matty at Fairbrossen Dan at Tonon and Damo at Millbrook now at Nikola So thank you to all sponsors who stuck by the Perth Hills Wine Show when we had to downsize the event due to COVID 19. Another huge step forward to stamping our Perth Hills wine brand on the national and international wine scene. So proud to be part of the Perth Hills wine region. Congratulations to everyone no matter whether you medalled or not. ......This is more about who we are......hear us ROAR!! Come up one day....this is where we all are https://www.experienceperthhills.com.au/wineries Cheers Eric and Lucy www.lafattoria.com.au

08.01.2022 Well....things are well underway here at La Fattoria and we had Andrew and his boys up here giving our floors a bit of a 'spit and polish'. It certainly has given the place a facelift!.... We highly recommend this family run business if you're looking to polish your floors.... https://www.polishedconcrete.com.au/ So....that's one job done, what's next on the agenda! Stay tuned! Look forward to showing off some more "tizzy ups" when we reopen La Fattoria on March 4th. Cheers Eric and Lucy www.lafattoria.com.au

08.01.2022 Hi Everyone, Just wishing we had these blue skies today instead of the equivalent of a packet of Winnie blues we inhaled up the hill today!! With Anzac Day falling on our Sunday 25th April this coming weekend, La Fattoria will be closed as our family reflects on just how lucky we are to be living in this land of opportunity, freedom and more recently safety.....on this very important day.... If you are looking for somewhere to land for lunch this Sunday or Monday the public holiday call the Kalamunda visitor centre on 9257 9888. The passionate team here have their finger on the Perth Hills pulse!! www.experienceperthhills.com.au Cheers Eric and Lucy www.lafattoria.com.au

08.01.2022 Helloooo Nero d'Avola 2021!! It's hard to imagine that in about 6 months time these 2 little buddies and their best friends will give us about 1200 bottles of wine. It's a fascinating journey and one that requires ALOT of quality control!!... Nero d'Avola is just one of 12 Italian wines being grown at our home La Fattoria Perth Hills....They just love it up here!! To learn more about our Italian varietals visit https://www.lafattoria.com.au/shop/ For those who have purchased our wines either online or from our cellar door, we like to think you take a little piece of our family story home with you. Cheers Eric and Lucy www.lafattoria.com.au

08.01.2022 Looking to do some wine tasting just 30 minutes from the CBD? Check out the list of places open in the Perth Hills today for your Easter wine shopping..... Just a reminder that La Fattoria is closed..... Cheers Eric and Lucy https://www.lafattoria.com.au/event/family-easter-break/

08.01.2022 Just a reminder that La Fattoria will be closed Easter Thursday to Sunday. Mistelle, however, is open right across the weekend. For an amazing Perth Hills French food and wine experience you need to book in here... You won't be disappointed.... Details below.... Cheers Eric and Lucy https://www.lafattoria.com.au/event/family-easter-break/

08.01.2022 With only 4 weeks left of our winter's Nonna's Family Table menu (pictured below) Kylie, Jody and I are excitedly road testing our Spring Menu which launches with the Father's Day weekend..... Just a reminder we offer our Sicilian inspired food and wine experience Thursday to Sunday. Thursday and Friday 4 courses....... Saturday and Sunday 5 courses...... Newbies to La Fattoria.......to learn about who we are, what we do and, more importantly, how to book......... visit https://www.lafattoria.com.au/ourfood/nonnasfamilytable/ We look forward to your call!! See you up the hill. Cheers Eric and Lucy www.lafattoria.com.au

07.01.2022 Yep....this was us in lockdown back in April. It was Easter Saturday when we should have been enjoying a holiday down south.... Well we preserved olives instead. The family team of 3 generations in our La Fatt kitchen bottled over 100 jars of olives from the old trees on the property...... They are now available at our cellar door sold per jar or as part of our platter accessory kit with our own Verjuice, olive oil pourer and EVOO...one way to impress your guests!!! They're a bit fiesty but super delicious served warmed bathed in EVOO infused with orange zest and fresh rosemary.....or just on their own. See you up the hill. Cheers Eric and Lucy www.lafattoria com.au

07.01.2022 Fast forward summer time please!! Can't wait for our Pick-a-Platter punters to come back and enjoy the fresh air, blue skies and pretty views. Not to mention our Italian wines and DIY platters....... To learn more about our Pick-a-platter experience visit https://www.lafattoria.com.au/ourfood/pickaplatter/ See you up the hill soon. Cheers Eric and Lucy www.lafattoria.com.au

06.01.2022 Just forward prepping our Nonna's Family Table Spring Menu today..... Where will our homegrown preserved lemons feature? You'll find out in just 3 weeks!!... Thanks to everyone who have taken a leap of faith and booked well into Spring.... We're so grateful. Look forward to seeing you up the hill!! Cheers Eric and Lucy www.lafattoria.com.au

06.01.2022 La Fattoria's Water Cycle!!! Thankfully our underground stream is now flowing with the recent rains. It's certainly taken the best of winter to get it going!! It works its way down our valley into our little dam where we collect it by pumping this vital resource up the hill to be stored in our big dam.... The rest heads down the valley to other orchardists who also take their share for their fruit crops. Diversifying into viticulture since 2011 has taken the pressure off the amount of water we require to support the land. Fortunately we designed La Fattoria to be self sufficient collecting rainwater for all its needs and any surplus is drained back to the dam so not to waste a drop!! I guess that's adapting and evolving to the ever changing climate conditions that has seen a signficant reduction in rainfall in the region these past few decades. It certainly makes you appreciate the notion that every drop counts!! The upside is that we all get to enjoy rainwater in its purest form at our trattoria. See you up the hill. Cheers Eric and Lucy www.lafattoria.com.au

06.01.2022 This is Genny!! A new addition to our La Fattoria team.. Although she's a quiet achiever...she certainly packs punch! You'll meet her on your way in.... Genny is on standby just in case this storm tomorrow should threaten our fun for our Nonna's Family Table guests coming up for lunch.... Rest assured......we will warm, fed and watered in the event of an outage!! Happy days!! Cheers Eric and Lucy www.lafattoria.com.au

06.01.2022 You cannot go wrong with locally grown pumpkin and sage as a perfect match in flavours..... This is our pasta dish of this season's Nonnas Family Table weekend menu.... Roasted pumpkin with a sprinkling of nutmeg, sauteed with onion, garlic and stock smooshed (technical for blended) to a cream (no cream added it doesn't need it) and tossed through Farfalle pasta with marinated fetta, fresh parsley, toasted pine nuts drizzled with sage butter........ Happy days....... For phone bookings only call us on 9293 7888. Haven't visited us yet? Follow this link to learn about how it all works and more importantly how NOT to book.....some people still having a challenge with this one!! https://www.lafattoria.com.au/ourfood/nonnasfamilytable/ Next available weekend table is now May 15th. Don't leave it too late for your Nonna's Family Table experience at La Fattoria Perth Hills.... See you up the hill.... Cheers Eric and Lucy www.lafattoria.com.au

04.01.2022 Well I think we're pushing the limits now for posting off wine orders and gift vouchers in time for Xmas. This Sunday is our final day for 2020.....so if you need your Xmas wineage and/or a La Fattoria Gift voucher you're gonna have to come up the hill and get it!! Thanks to those who placed their orders online through their La Famiglia membership and cleaned up with a 10% discount and a bunch of reward points for next time........ If you have no idea what I'm talking about visit https://www.lafattoria.com.au/joinourfamily/ And....if you're really lucky I hope to send out a newsletter before the end of the year...one last hoorah to let you know what's happening first up at La Fattoria in 2021!! Stay tuned.... Cheers Eric and Lucy www.lafattoria.com.au

04.01.2022 We have 11 of these left for the rest of November weekends available for our Spring Nonna's Family Table. The ones on the deck are becoming rare!! Tables are already filling for our Summer Menu starting December so thank you to everyone who have already taken a leap of faith and booked ahead so not to miss out. We will release the menu closer to the end of November when we've nutted it out!!... To find out more about our Nonna's Family Table experience and most importantly HOW to book visit https://www.lafattoria.com.au/ourfood/nonnasfamilytable/ Look forward to seeing you up the hill....hopefully before Xmas. Cheers Eric and Lucy www.lafattoria.com.au

04.01.2022 It's started!! Early season stonefruit in Pickering Brook has burst throwing a splash of gorgeous pink across the valley..... We love that you admire it from the road but please respect that these blissful blossoms are on private property......and entering any land is trespassing.... Let's hope the bees have a field day ensuring a bumper crop for all our orchardist's working hard up the hill to offer you the very best home grown Perth Hills produce when our fruit season begin...s later this year.... Just another reason to discover the Perth Hills. Learn more about our very own Fruit Loop at La Fattoria Perth Hills. https://www.lafattoria.com.au/aboutus/ourorchard/ Cheers Eric and Lucy www.lafattoria.com.au

03.01.2022 Due to the extreme hot weather and technical difficulties with our Eftpos machine we have had enough, taking our ball and heading home. La Fattoria is now closed for the day. Sorry for the inconvenience.... Cheers Eric and Lucy www.lafattoria.com.au

03.01.2022 About those "No Shows"!! I read this today and thought how fortunate we are at La Fattoria to have such amazingly courteous and respectful bunch of guests coming week in and week out. We like to believe that people come because they genuinely want to be here and taking a deposit or full payment upfront doesn't sit well with us. (unless it's a functiony size group)... Our Nonna's Family Table is an experience that Eric and I offer from our family home and we choose to do the extra mile to ensure that it is a win-win situation for everyone. Firstly we don't take email or social media bookings only phone bookings....even if it takes a few days of phone chasey to get there. It is important to us that everyone coming up the hill understands that they are coming for a 4 or 5 course lunch that is set...no choice....and that everyone in the party gets that memo. We do our best to cater for the 'specialnesses' that pop up such as gluten free and vegetarians and any other issues that need to be addressed at that initial phone call when one calls in for a booking request. We personally text on the morning you are coming to confirm numbers and specialnesses before I start cooking to ensure we've got it right at this end and so that you don't pay for "no shows" at your end... This helps us maintain our zero waste policy and, with our communication lines wide open, that all expectations of coming to lunch at La Fattoria is clear for everyone....there's just no guesswork involved. So....since we opened 4 years ago we've had very few "no shows" (don't worry my memory is VERY long) and we trust that we won't have to resort to full payments upfront down the track. It's simply not our style and it's not our philosophy. So thank you to all our guests who have been through the 'wringer' when you've called up for a booking request. We appreciate that you understand what we do and who we are, to make sure we all have a wonderful day together.... It is this teamwork with our guests that has helped us remain viable to date and we are grateful to still be standing in this time of uncertainty. For those who we haven't met yet and are reading this message for the first time, you've now got a pretty good idea of how it all works at La Fattoria Perth Hills. See you up the hill in 2021. Cheers Eric and Lucy www.lafattoria.com.au

03.01.2022 What's on your Xmas table this year? Time to celebrate perhaps the most anticipated day at the end of one hell of a year.... Our La Fattoria Italian bubbles will certainly kick the day off with a style to suit any palette.... Our Sparkling Vermentino is a crisp, dry white style...a firm favourite as an award winning wine. Our Sparkling Pignoletto is a more rounded style...creamier, more fruit driven with a little bitterness making it a perfect aperitif before that seafood lunch. Our Sparkling Brachetto is very special bubbles. Much lighter than a Sparkling Shiraz with notes of Turkish delight and rosewater....perfect with roasted Xmas white meats with that unique cranberry flavour on the palette. And then there is our La Fatt. Granny!! .....our cracker cider made from our estate grown Granny Smith apples....using the traditional champagne method. ...super dry and the perfect BBQ bubbles.... To learn more about our estate grown bubbles... Visit https://www.lafattoria.com.au/shop/ To those who have already purchased their La Fattoria festive wines....thank you for supporting local....we will be so proud to be sitting on your table this Xmas... Cheers Eric and Lucy www.lafattoria.com.au

01.01.2022 Hi Everyone. Not something I've done before but Dean at Countrywide seafood supplies us with our delicious Freo octopus......and our Xmas seafood we very much enjoyed and we were extremely grateful for. He's popped this offer up this morning and I thought you might like one...or two....at this amazing price....... Support local if you can't get to the fishing wharf!! Have a cool day! Cheers Eric and Lucy www.lafattoria com.au

01.01.2022 These Ruby Blood plums are our first fruit trees to blossom this season!! What's fascinating is that these are also one of our last plums to harvest...an old fashioned variety of blood plum we use for our Spiced Plum paste we offer on our Pick-a-Platter menu here at La Fattoria.....simply delicious!! Our orchard is coming out of hibernation meaning Fruit Loop, our farmgate, is not that far away....... For those new to La Fattoria, our heart and family heritage began as orchardists on this special 25 acres of land over 75 years ago.... well before La Fattoria was even envisioned!! We still grow a diverse range of fruit including various stonefruit, apples, pears, persimmons, figs all grown on the property and offer it to those wanting farm fresh fruit picked straight from our trees. Eric and I strongly believe that fresh fruit should be a right not a luxury!! We don't offer PYO but a simple weigh and pay affair from our cellar door during the summer months. If you want to be in the Fruit Loop, jump on our Facebook page for "frooty" updates of our beautiful Pickering Brook orcharding community. https://m.facebook.com/fruitlooppickeringbrook/ To learn more about who we are and our orchard at La Fattoria Perth Hills, visit https://www.lafattoria.com.au/aboutus/ourorchard/ Cheers Eric and Lucy www.lafattoria.com.au