Western Australia Wine Regions

Wine Regions in Western Australia

Wine regions in Western Australia. With its wine history dating back to 1840 Western Australia has earned a reputation as being a producer of premium wine that rivals other regions around the world. Due to it having an ideal grape growing climate. Hot dry summers and cool wet winters. 

Right on the coast, Margaret River is low and flat, with a moderately warm Mediterranean climate that’s kept cool by the ocean, which surrounds the region on three sides. Its climate is ideal for growing top-quality grapes.

Another vast, low-lying region with a broadly Mediterranean climate region is the The Great Southern is a  Climatic conditions vary though, from the temperate, ocean-influenced subregions of Albany and Denmark, to the inland areas of Mount Barker, Porongurup and Frankland River, which have warmer days and cooler nights..

Margaret River Wine Regions

Vineyards established in the hinterland of the town of Margaret River have been so successful that today the region is world famous for its red and white table wine from more than 200 vineyards. Over 80 wineries welcome visitors to their cellar doors. Wine varieties grown

CHARDONNAY

The Chardonnay produced in the Margaret River is world class, with an acidic zing and intense flavours of stone fruits and citrus. The Chardonnay wines produced in the Margaret River Wine Region are richer and more full-flavoured than the leaner, cool-climate styles. 

SEMILLON AND SAUVIGNON BLANC BLENDS

This classic white blend is a signature style of Margaret River’s  and helped put the region on the wine map. It’s a refreshing wine with flavours of tropical fruits and citrus.

CABERNET SAUVIGNON

Almost every Margaret River wine producer makes one. It’s typically a powerful wine rich with flavours of cedar, blackcurrant and herbs, and can be aged for decades.

Great Southern Wine Region

 The rolling vineyards around Mount Barker, Porongorup, Albany, Denmark, and Frankland make up one of the fastest growing wine regions in Australia. Food and wine events are held throughout the year. The Southern Wine Festival is held every October at various venues. Wine varieties grown

SHIRAZ

Savoury cool-climate Shiraz is one of many premium wines produced in this vast, diverse region, enriched with spice and peppery notes to produce an elegantly light wine.

CABERNET SAUVIGNON

This variety thrives across the region, producing age-worthy wines of deep colour and intense flavour. Many benefit from several years in the bottle to let their flavours soften and develop. 

RIESLING

Riesling vies with Shiraz as Great Southern’s signature wine. It is crisp and refreshing with intense citrusy flavours, and ages superbly over 10 years or more.

CHARDONNAY

These elegant, excellent wines are produced in a diversity of styles across the region. Most can be aged for five years or more. 

 Swan Valley Wine Region

Western Australia’s oldest wine-producing area extends along the banks of the upper Swan River and is centred on Middle Swan. The first vineyard, Sandleford, near Guildford was planted in 1840 by John Septimus Roe Houghton, dating from 1859 and based at Middle Swan, is now the area’s most significant producer. Today the winery encompasses a National Trust-listed 1863 homestead and museum cellar. A river cruise is a delightful way to visit the wineries and many tasting cellars have restaurant attached. Wine varieties grown are

CHENIN BLANC

One of the star varieties of the Swan District, Chenin Blanc produces a diverse range of styles, from bright and crisp to rich and full-flavoured white wines with good ageing potential. 

CHARDONNAY

Chardonnay grows well in the Swan District wine region, and particularly in the light soils of the Swan Valley. It produces a range of white wine styles and is also used in the region’s sparkling wines. 

SHIRAZ

The warmer climate of the region helps to produce rich, full-flavoured Shiraz wines. There are still some old Shiraz vines here producing special wines. Good-quality bottles can be aged for many years. 

FORTIFIED WINES

The Swan Valley in particular in the Swan District wine region, has a strong tradition of making sweet, opulent and highly praised fortified wines, including Port, Muscat and Pedro Ximénez.

So why don’t you plan your visit to regions of Western  Australia. And enjoy the wineries and vineyards in Western Australia