
Margaret River Wine Region
Margaret River Wine Region, Western Australia
Margaret River Wine Region, Western Australia
Margaret River Wine Region, Western Australia
Of all WA's wine regions, Margaret River is the most renowned. It's one of the most scenic wine regions in Australia, and has a food and wine culture second to none. Around 3.5 hours drive from Perth.
Margaret River's first vineyard was established in 1967. In the relatively short period since, by 'old world' standards, it has become internationally renowned for its top quality wines and has a food and wine culture second to none.
Dr John Gladstones, famous government agronomist, realised Margaret River’s potential for viticulture in 1965. He wrote: “Being virtually frost-free, and having a much lower ripening period, cloudiness, rainfall and hail risk than Manjimup and Mt Barker, it has distinct advantages over both those areas, and indeed over all other Australian vine districts with comparable temperature summations".
As a result of Dr Gladstones' report, Dr Tom Cullity established Vasse Felix in 1967 as the first vineyard and winery in Margaret River. Vasse Felix was soon followed, notably by Cullen Wines, Leeuwin Estate, Cape Mentelle and Moss Wood.
There are around 120 cellar doors, of which around 50 cater for children, with play areas and kids’ menus. It is also widely regarded as one of the most beautiful wine regions in Australia, offering a stunning coastline with sandy beaches and surf. Caves Road runs north-south through most of the region, providing access to enchanting caves and, in the southern area, winds through magnificent forest.
There are approximately 5,671 hectares of vineyards. That's more than all the other Western Australian wine regions put together.
Climate & Soil
Margaret River is similar to Bordeaux in France, sharing almost identical growing conditions in terms of growing season, warmth, rainfall, and a maritime climate with strong maritime influences, which combined with deep well-drained gravelly loams, provides ideal grape growing conditions.
Top Grape Varieties
The region is most famous for its Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, the latter of which includes Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc blends. In particular, the Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay are regularly in the top rank on the world stage.
Margaret River Wine Region
Vineyards, Wineries & Cellar Doors
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Mr Barval Fine Wines
South West Australia
Cabernet Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Malbec, Nebbiolo, Petit Verdot, Rosé (Shiraz/Syrah), Viognier-Marsanne Blend.
Glenmore Wine
South West Australia
Cabernet Merlot Malbec blend, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc
Lentedal Vineyard Estate
South West Australia
Blanc De Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Moscato, Nebbiolo, Pinot Gris, Shiraz, Tempranillo
Mongrel Creek Vineyard
South West Australia
Cabernet Sauvignon, Methode Traditionnelle, Rosé, Sagrantino, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc Semillon, Semillon, Shiraz, Sparkling, Sparkling Shiraz
3 Oceans
South West Australia
Cabernet Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Classic Dry White, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc Semillon, Shiraz, Sparkling.
Abbey Vale
South West Australia
Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Rosé, Shiraz
Adinfern Estate
South West Australia
Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Semillon, Shiraz.
After Hours Wine
South West Australia
Cabernet Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc Semillon, Shiraz.
Amato Vino
South West Australia
Cabernet, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Chenin Verdelho, Marsanne, Nebbiolo, Nero D'avola, Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc, Tempranillo, Verdelho.
Amelia Park Wines
South West Australia
Cabernet Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Semillon Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz.
Anniebrook Flower & Wine
South West Australia
Cabernet, Sauvignon Blanc Semillon, Semillon Sauvignon Blanc.
Aravina Estate
South West Australia
Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Malbec, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Shiraz, Sparkling, Tempranillo.
Arimia Winery
South West Australia
Cabernet Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Fortified, Grenache, Merlot, Mourvedre, Petit Verdot, Shiraz, Verdelho, Zinfandel.
Arlewood Estate
South West Australia
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Merlot, Nebbiolo.
Arthur Wines
South West Australia
Chardonnay, Fortified, Muscat, Semillon Shiraz, Tempranillo.
Ashbrook Estate
South West Australia
Cabernet Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Riesling, Semillon, Shiraz, Verdelho.
Atticus Wines
South West Australia
Cabernet, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc Semillon, Shiraz.
Barnyard 1978
South West Australia
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Sparkling.
Beckett's Flat Five Stones
South West Australia
Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Shiraz, Verdelho.