Margaret River Wine Region

Ranked among the world’s most famous wine regions, the Margaret River Wine Region produces 20% of Australia’s premium wines. The superior growing conditions in Australia's South West have a big part to play in this. The even temperatures throughout the ripening season and the many rain-free days during the growing months ensure consistently high quality fruit of intense flavour.

Dr John Gladstone first highlighted the region's suitability for wine producing in his report "The Climate and Soils of Southern WA in Relation to Vine Growing" released in 1967. Following his recommendation, the first significant vineyard was planted in 1967.

The Margaret River Wine Region is predominantly made up of small boutique wine producers, and even the cellar doors of larger wineries retain a friendly, intimate feel. The best way to determine flavour differences across the region is to visit the wineries and talk to the producers in person over a glass of wine.

Notable varieties of the Margaret River Wine Region include Cabernet, Merlot, Shiraz, Chardonnay, Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc.

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