Margaret River
Margaret River produces Australia's finest Cabernet and Chardonnay in a maritime climate, making proportionally more premium wine than any other Australian region, with gorgeous coastal scenery.
Fast facts
At a glance
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Climate | Maritime, mild Mediterranean |
| Geography | Far southwest corner of Australia, rugged coastline |
| Key appellations | Margaret River GI · Wilyabrup · Karridale |
| Main grapes | Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Shiraz |
| Famous for | Bordeaux-style blends, Chardonnay, Vines + surf |
Grapes
Signature grapes of Margaret River
The varieties that define this region's wines.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is the world's most famous red grape, the backbone of Bordeaux's great blended wines and th…
Chardonnay
Chardonnay is the world's most planted white grape and a remarkable blank canvas for terroir and winemaking. F…
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc is celebrated for its electric, zesty character and unmistakable aromatics — gooseberry, grass…
Sémillon
Sémillon is a versatile white grape best known for two very different wines: the great sweet wines of Sauterne…
Syrah / Shiraz
Syrah (known as Shiraz in Australia) is one of the world's great black grapes, capable of extraordinary power …
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Wine travel
Visiting Margaret River
Surf beaches, forests, cellar-door restaurants and a world-class food scene make this a leading Australian destination.
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