Wineries of Western Australia

Article by: Elizabeth
Last updated: Tuesday, 11-Jul-2006 00:00:00 CEST

Western Australia boasts world famous and award winning wineries. Margaret River is the main region and has an abundance of high class vinyards. Sharing a bottle of fine wine in the natural surrounds that produced it is a pleasurable experience. The South West produces about 26% of Australia's premium wine. Swan Valley is reputedly Western Australia's oldest wine-growing region and offers a host of fine wines from verdelho to full-bodied whites, reds and fine fortfieds.


Magaret River


The Margaret River region is a superb blend of good living and stunning nature just three and a half hours' drive south of Perth. Visitors to the area, one of Western Australia's most popular destinations, should be prepared to indulge in the gastronomic delights of worldclass wineries and gourmet vineyard restaurants...


Great Southern

The Great Southern is a large and diverse region, home to many of Western Australia's most successful and individual wineries.


Pemberton

Chardonnay is the most successful variety planted in the Pemberton region. However certain producers have recently demonstrated the heights that can be reached with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.


The Swan Valley

The flat plains of the Swan River produce highly drinkable wines. Chenin Blanc and Verdelho display both rich and fresh characters and locally produced Rosé is the perfect summer drink. The Swan Valley is a beautiful winary to visit...








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