Western Australia

Though Western Australia is Australia's largest State the winemaking regions are almost entirely concentrated in the south-western portion of the State.

Western Australian Wine Regions Include:

• 1) Swan District (nearest to Perth)
• 2) Perth Hills
• 3) Peel
• 4) Geographe
• 5) Margaret River
• 6) Blackwood Valley
• 7) Manjimup
• 8) Pemberton
• 9) Great Southern

Though Western Australia and its wineries are still relatively new regions, these area have carved their mark both in Australia and around the world.

Western Australia's most famous wine region is Margaret River.

The first vines were planted back in 1967, and the area is now regarded as one of the best chardonnay producers in the world. The gravely, loam and clay soil also produces first-class cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, semillon and sauvignon blanc.This picturesque area, also home to spectacular surf, lush forest and countless gastronomic delights, produces 20 percent of Australia's premium wines.

There are over 200 vineyards in the region, which is an easy three-hour drive south of Perth.

The South West is the State's largest wine region. It comprises the picture-perfect towns of Denmark, Frankland River, Mount Barker, Porongurup, Pemberton, Manjimup and Albany.
The cool climate makes it ideal for growing pinot noir and chardonnay grapes, as well as shiraz, riesling, Semillon and cabinet sauvignon, many of which have earned blue ribbons.

Delightful cellar doors with views of green pastures, ancient old-growth forests, lakes and mountain ranges make wine tasting here a particularly pleasant way to spend the day.

The Blackwood River Valley wine region, which includes the quaint towns of Balingup, Nannup, Bridgetown and Boyup Brook, is one of the most charming in the State. It's home to more than 50 vineyards with cabernet sauvignon and riesling creating the show-stoppers.

The Geographe Wine region around Bunbury covers inland towns of Yarloop, Harvey, Collie, Donnybrook and Dardanup, as well as the scenic Ferguson valley. Wineries in this area produce excellent shiraz, chardonnay, sauvignon blanc and semillon.