A day of classic surf conditions at a local reef break set the scene for the fifth annual Margaret River Inter-Winery Cup: a friendly battle between local premium wineries designed to relieve post-vintage tension and celebrate the rich surfing culture present in the region. Teams included Voyager Estate, Vasse Felix, Devil’s Lair, Xanadu and Leeuwin Estate. Greeted with glassy 4-5 foot waves and light offshore winds, Andrew Gradisen, Voyager Estate’s Assistant Vineyard Manager, surfed first, posting solid scores. Darren Johnson, man of many talents in the Voyager Estate vineyard and winery, followed in style claiming ‘Best Barrel’ of the day with two high scoring tube rides. This dream start gave the team the confidence they needed. Voyager Estate dominated the competition with consistent performances to successfully defend the title and notch up their third win over the history of the event.