Katich's The Grape Place — Attraction in Caversham

Visited on 30 December 2023 in the morning with my sister's family. Ample parking and I liked the fact that the parking bays were under grape vines with hanging bunches of grapes (NOT to be picked) which provided shade.

The people serving were very friendly and allowed samples of grape varieties to try for comparison and before purchasing - globe (red), ivory (green yellowish), dawn (green) and sable (black). It was a bit busy on arrival but the lines were quick. There was no messing around.

Kudos to the young guy manning the rockmelons. I asked how do I know I've picked a good one. He swore, hand on his heart that they were all good. And y'know what - with luck of the draw costing $4.00 for a whole one, he was true to his word. Adamant that the one I picked felt very firm and not ready. I was wrong. It's fleshy, super flavourful, has a small seed cavity and a top...

This 'GRAPE PLACE' has opened my eyes to grapes 🍇 who knew there was more than 2 varieties of grapes (red and green) they truly are experts in everything grapes, ive never enjoyed grapes as much as i have with these ones, and to top it off the lady's there are truly the nicest most friendly people. If you don't believe me then now is your chance to prove me wrong this is the last weekend for my favourite grape variety (Autumn Crisp) so get you gps and google KATICHS THE GRAPE PLACE and ill see you there 10am this sunday 25/02/24....

We visited end Feb 2023 as we heard the autumn crisp is back. Based on what we bought, this year's harvest is poor like last year - sweetness and the crisp flavour were both lacking. Whether it's intentional or not, the samples we were given to try tasted a lot better than the ones we purchased - so just be aware. I thought to post this to manage people's expectations. I think the recent weather events have just messed up this season's...