🇦🇺 WESTERN AUSTRALIA State

WESTERN AUSTRALIA IS–  Zones–  5     GI.’s- 15     @Perth

  • WHITE= Chardonnay 16%, Sauvignon Blanc 14%, Sémillon 10%, Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Harslevelu, Pedro Ximenez, Riesling, Verdelho, Viognier
  • RED= Cabernet Sauvignon 21%, Shiraz 16%, Merlot 6%, Cabernet Franc, Garnacha, Graciano, Malbec, Nebbioo, Nero d’Avola, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Teroldego, Tempranillo, Teroldego, Touriga National, Zinfandel

GEOGRAPHY– Australia(South-West), STATE-West of South Australia, LATITUDE: 31° ‘S’

  • Zones- Central Western“Zone”, Eastern Plains“Zone”, Greater Perth“Zone”, South-East Coastal“Zone”, South-West Australia“Zone”
  • GI’s- Albany GI., Blackwood Valley GI., Denmark GI., Frankland River GI., Geographe GI., Great Southern GI., Manjimup GI., Margaret River GI., Mt. Barker GI., Peel GI., Perth Hills, GI., Pemberton GI., Porongurup GI., Swan District GI., Swan Valley GI.

TOPOGRAPHY– “Flat/ Rolling/ Hilly”, SLOPES/ ?,  +Alt. 45mt.- 408mt.

  • On~Indian~Ocean~(West),  On~Southern~Ocean~(South)

VITICULTURE– 8,900 ha. Planted

SOILS– “Metamorphic” Granite, “Sedimentary” Sandy, Loams, Clay, Limestone

CLIMATE– “Maritime” With “Mediterranean” Influences, “Continental”(Inland)

GREATER PERTH Zone   GI.’s- 4      @Lancelin

  • WHITE=   |   RED= **Refer to GI.’s For Grape Variety Information
  • GEOGRAPHY– Australia, STATE-Western Australia(South-West), ZONE-Greater Perth
    • Sub-Zones- Swan District GI., Swan Valley GI., LATITUDE: 31° ‘S’
    • BORDERS: South-West Australia“Zone”(South),  Central Western Australia“Zone”(South-East),  @Hw.#1
  • TOPOGRAPHY– “Flat/ Rolling”

SWAN DISTRICT GI.      @Gingin

  • WHITE= Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Verdelho
  • RED= Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz
  • GEOGRAPHY- Australia, STATE-Western Australia, ZONE-Greater Perth(South),  @Hw.#1
  • TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly”, On~Coast/ Indian~Ocean~
    • SLOPES/ Darling Range, +Alt. 45mt.
  • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Alluvial
  • CLIMATE- “Maritime” With “Mediterranean”, INFLUENCED: Indian Ocean
    • *Summers– Hot, Dry   |   *Winters– Cold, Wet
  • VITICULTURE- 800 ha. Planted
  • VINICULTURE- Fortified
    • Estates/ Producers- Houghton, John Kosovich, Sandalford
  • SWAN VALLEY GI.     @
    • WHITE= Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Verdelho, Vermentino
    • RED= Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Shiraz, Tempranillo, Zinfandel
    • GEOGRAPHY- Australia, STATE-Western Australia, ZONE-Greater Perth,  @Hw.#35
      • In Swan District GI.(South-East)
    • TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Valley(Swan)”, On~Swan~River~
    • VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
      • Estates/ Producers- Ambrook, Baxter Stokes, Black Swan, Corymbia, Faber, Henley Park, Houghton, Jane Brook, Mann, Oakover, Pinelli, Riverbank, Talijancich

PERTH HILLS GI.      @Serpentine

  • WHITE= Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Harslevelu, Pedro Ximenez, Semillon, Verdelho, Viognier
  • RED= Shiraz, Barbera, Cabernet Sauvignon, Graciano, Grenache, Malbec, Merlot, Mourvedre, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Touriga National, Zinfandel
  • GEOGRAPHY- Australia, STATE-Western Australia, Greater Perth”Zone“, LATITUDE: 31° ‘S’
    • East of Perth-City(   km.)
  • TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly”, SLOPES/ Darling Range, +Alt. 150 mt.-400 mt.
  • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Ironstone, Gravel, Sandy-Loam, Clay
  • CLIMATE- “Mediterranean” With “Maritime” Influences
  • VITICULTURE– 250 ha. Planted,  (White 46%/ Red 54%)
    • Estates/ Producers-(22)– Aldersyde, Beltana, Carosa, Darlington, Hainault, Kyotmunga, Lion Mill, McCuskers, Myaattfield(Sparkling), Walsh Family, Western Range, Windshaker Ridge

PEEL GI.      @Mundaring

  • WHITE= Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Semillon, Verdelho, Viognier
  • RED= Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Merlot, Mourvedre, Nebbiolo, Petit Verdot, Sangiovese, Souzao, Tempranillo
  • GEOGRAPHY- Australia, STATE-Western Australia, ZONE-Greater Perth, LATITUDE: 32° ‘S’
    • South-East of Perth-City(    km.)
  • TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly”, On~Coast/ Indian~Ocean~
    •  On Darling Plateau/ +Alt. 290mt.
  • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Clay, Limestone
  • CLIMATE- “Maritime” With “Mediterranean”, INFLUENCED– Indian Ocean
  • VITICULTURE- 200 ha. Planted,   (White 61%/ Red 39%)
    • Estates/ Producers- Amarillo, Cape Bouvard, Drakesbrook, Emmetts Crossing, Peel Estate, Peel Ridge, Raven Wines, Stakehill, Tuart Ridge, Wandering Brook

**Images Courtesy of “Delong Maps”, Purchase These Wine Maps at Delongwine.com

SOUTH-WEST AUSTRALIA Zone  GI.s- 5  @

  • WHITE=   |   RED= **Refer to GI.’s For Grape Variety Information
  • GEOGRAPHY- Australia, STATE-Western Australia(South-West), ZONE-South-West Australia
    • BORDERS- Greater Perth“Zone”(North), Central Western Australia“Zone”(North-East)
    • GI.s– Blackwood Valley GI., Geographe GI., Manjimup GI., Margaret River GI., Pemberton GI.
  • TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling/ Hilly”
  • SOILS- “Metamorphic” Granite, “Sedimentary” Sandy, Loams, Clay, Limestone
  • CLIMATE- “Continental”(North) ”“Maritime”(South)

MARGARET RIVER GI.     @Margaret River

  • WHITE= Sauvignon Blanc 21%, Sémillon 20%, Chardonnay 14%, Chenin Blanc 3%, Fragola, Marsanne, Moscato, Riesling, Roussanne, Verdelho, Vermentino, Viognier
  • RED= Cabernet Sauvignon 20%, Shiraz 16%, Merlot 4%, Cabernet Franc, Camelian, Malbec, Nebbiolo, Nera d’Avola, Petit Verdot, Ruby Cabernet, Tannat, Tempranillo, Teroldego, Zinfandel
  • GEOGRAPHY- Australia, STATE-Western Australia“State”, ZONE-South-West Australia
    • South of  Perth-City(280km.), LATITUDE: 33.5° ‘S’
    • (100km. Long & 27km. Wide), @Hw.#10
    • DISTRICTS– Abbeys, Augusta, Busselton, Carbunup River, Cavees Road West, Central East, Central West, Cowaramup West, Dunsburough, Ellensbrook, Forest Grove, Harmans, Karridale, Metricup East, Metricup West, Wilyabrup, Yallingup East, Yallingup West
    • Sub-Zones- Yallingup Hills
  • TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly”, SLOPES/ Leeuwin-Naturaliste Ridge, +Alt. 45mt.- 228mt.
    • On~Wilyabrup~Creek~Tributary~Margaret~River~, BORDERS-Oceans On 3 Sides
    • On~Coast/ Geographe Bay/ Indian~Ocean~
    • BETWEEN- Cape Nautilus & Cape Lewelin(100km.)
  • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Granite, Gneiss Soils, Red Gravel-Loam
  • CLIMATE- “Maritime” With “Mediterranean” Influences, Micro Climates
  • VITICULTURE- 425,500 ha./ 5,850 ha. Planted, (White 47%/ Red 53%)
    • CHALLENGES– Salty Spring Winds Effect Yields 
  • VINICULTURE- Wines Produced In Margaret River Are Said to Show High Salinity
    • Estates/ Producers- After Hours(8.6ha.), Amelia Park(9.6ha.), Arlewood(6ha.), Ashbrook(17ha.), Barnyard1978(4ha.), Blue Poles(6ha.), Briar Rose, Brookwood(6ha.), Brown Hill, Cape Grace(6ha.), Cape Landing, Cape Mentelle, Capel Vale, Carpe Deim(12ha.), Chapman Grove(32ha.), Cherubino, Clairault Streicker(200ha.), Cloudburst, Coward & Black(10ha.), Cullen(*1971/49ha.), Dawsaon(21ha.), Deep Woods(32ha.), Devil’s Lair, Driftwood, Eagle Vale, Evans & Tate, Fermoy(*1985), Flinders Bay, Franklin Tate, Gralyn, Green Valley, The Grove, Hay Shed Hill, Higher Plane, House of Cards, Howling Wolves, Hunts Foxhaven, Juniper, Leeuwin(*1973), Lenton Brae, McHenry Hohnen, McLeod Creek, Morlet, Moss Brothers, Moss Wood(*1969), Night Harves, Oceans, Pierro, Robert Oatley, Sandstone, Serventy, Settler Ridge, Si Vintners(Nat.Pro.), Snake + Herring, Stella Bella, Stella Ridge, Swings & Roundabouts, Thompson, Tintagel, Vasse Felix(*1967), Vivacious, Voyager, Walsh & Son, Wildberry, Willespie, Wills Domain, Windows, Woodside, Xanadu(65ha.)
    • Vineyards- Blackwood, Burnside, Five Ashes, Prelude, Victory Point, Wallcliffe(16ha.), Wildwood Valley, Windance, Windows“Estate”, Woodlands Brook, Woodside Valley
  • CULTURE–
    • PIONEERS~ ~John Gladstones~ “Father of Margaret River Viticulture”
      • Author– Wine Terroir and Climate Change.
    • PIONEERS~ ~Tom Cullity~ “1967”, Founded Vasse Felix Winery.
  • GOING THERE– WINE TRAIL~ ~Tom Cullity Wine Trail~
    • WINNER “Worlds Best”~ “Margaret River”
      • DtheV.com Awards- “Top Australia Wine Region.” (2nd. Place)
      • **Refer to “WINE CULTURE/ Derek’s Top 6 List” For Detailed Information.
  • SUB-ZONES Of MARGARET RIVER
    • CARBUNUP–
      • Geography- Margaret River
      • Topography- “Rolling”, On~Carbunup~River~
      • Estates/ Producers- After Hours, Anniebrook 769, Beckett’s Flat, Churchview, Flametree, Hopelands, Island Brook, Maiolo
      • Vineyards- Beckett’s Flat“Estate”, Maiolo“Estate”
    • KARRIDALE–
      • Geography- Margaret River, CITIES-Alexandra Bridge, Karridale, Karrardup
      • Estates/ Producers-  Alexandra Bridge, Five Ashes, Glenarty Road, Hameling Bay(25ha.), Higher Plane, KarriBindi
    • TREETON–
      • Estates/ Producers-
    • WALLCLIFFE–
      • Estates/ Producers-  Cap Mentelle
    • WILYBRUP VALLEY–
      • Geography- North of Margaret River(20km.)
      • Estates/ Producers- Cullen, Flametree, Fraser Gallop, Houghton, Juniper, Larry Cherubino, Lenton Brae, Vasse Felix, Woodlands
      • Vineyards- Woodlands Brook
    • YALLINGUP-EAST–    @Dunsborough
      • Geography- Margaret River,
      • Estates/ Producers- Amberley, Aravina, Blind Corner, Cape Naturaliste, Credaro, Deep Woods, Forester, Happs, Maslin, Three Hills
      • Vineyards- Cape Naturaliste“Estate”

GEOGRAPHE GI.     @Bunbury

  • WHITE= Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Verdejo
  • RED= Barbera, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz, Tempranillo, Zinfandel
  • GEOGRAPHY- Australia, STATE-Western Australia, ZONE-South-West Australia,  @Hw.#1
    • VILLAGES-Busselton, Capel, Collie, Donnybrook
  • TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling”, SLOPES/ Darling Range, +Alt?
    • On~Coast/ Geographe Bay/ Indian Ocean~
  • CLIMATE- “Maritime” With “Mediterranean”
  • VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted,  (White 38%/ Red 62%)
    • Estates/ Producers- Angelicus, Barrecas, Barton Jones, Oakway, Capel Vale, Bonking Frog, Ferfuson Falls, Fifth Estate, Green Door, Mazza, Oakway, Thomson Brook Vasse River, Willow Bridge
  • SUB-ZONES Of GEOGRAPHE
    • CAPEL–
      • Estates/ Producers-
    • BUSSELTON–
      • Estates/ Producers-
    • HARVEY–
      • Estates/ Producers-
    • DONNYBROOK–
      • Estates/ Producers-
    • FERGUSON VALLEY–
      • Estates/ Producers-

BLACKWOOD VALLEY GI.     @Bridgetown

  • WHITE= Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Viognier
  • RED= Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shraz
  • GEOGRAPHY- Australia, STATE-Western Australia, ZONE-South-West Australia,  @Hw.#1 & 10
    • BORDERS- Geographe(North), Manjimup(South), South-East of Perth-City(240 km.)
    • VILLAGES– Boyup Brook, Bridgetown, Nannup
  • TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Valley(Blackwood)”, +Alt. 340 mt., On~Blackwood~River~
  • CLIMATE- “Mediterranean” With “Maritime” Influence
    • *Summers– Dry, Hot   |  *Winters– Wet, Cold
  • VITICULTURE- 450 ha. Planted,  (White 31%/ Red 69%)
    • Estates/ Producers- Blackwood, Hillille, Nannup Ridge, Shedleys, Tanglewood Vines, Wattle Ridge, Wild Orchid

MANJIMUP GI.     @Manjimup

  • WHITE= Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Verdelho, Viognier
  • RED= Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz, Tempranillo, Zinfandel
  • GEOGRAPHY- Australia, STATE-Western Australia, ZONE-South-West Australia
    • South-East of Perth-City(340 km.)
  • TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling”, SLOPES/ ?, +Alt.200mt.-300mt.
  • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Red-Gravel Loam
  • CLIMATE- “Mediterranean” With “Maritime” Influence
  • VITICULTURE-  ? ha Planted,  (White 33%/ Red 67%)
    • Estates/ Producers- Stone Bridge

PEMBERTON GI.     @Pemberton

  • WHITE= Chardonny, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
  • RED= Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Tempranillo
  • GEOGRAPHY- Australia, STATE-Western Australia, ZONE-South-West Australia
  • TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling”, +Alt. 150mt.- 250mt.
    • On~Coast/ Southern Ocean~(Near/   km.)
  • CLIMATE- “Maritime” With “Mediterranean”, INFLUENCED/ Indian Ocean(25 km.)
  • VITICULTURE-  ? ha. Planted
    • Estates/ Producers- Bellarmine, Black George, Channybearup, Cherubino, Donnelly River, Larry Cherubino, Lillian, Rosenthal, Salitage, Silkwood, Smithbrook, Picardy, Tantemaggie

CENTRAL WESTERN AUSTRALIA Zone   @

  • WHITE=   |  RED= **Refer to GI.’s For Grape Variety Information
  • GEOGRAPHY- Australia, STATE-Western Australia(South-West), ZONE-Central Western Australia
    • BORDERS- Greater Perth“Zone”(North-West), South West Australia“Zone”(South-West)
  • TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling/ Hilly”
  • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”
  • CLIMATE- “Continental”

SOUTH-EAST COASTAL AUSTRALIA Zone     GI.s– 6    @

  • WHITE=    RED= **Refer to GI.’s For Grape Variety Information
  • GEOGRAPHY- Australia, STATE-Western Australia(South-West), ZONE-South-East Coastal Australia
    • GI.’s-  Albany GI., Denmark GI., Great Southern GI., Frankland River GI., Mt. Baker GI., Porongurup GI.
  • TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling/ Hilly”
  • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, Granite, “Sedimentary”,  Sandy, Loams, Clay, Limestone
  • CLIMATE- “Continental”

GREAT SOUTHERN GI.     @Alabany

  • WHITE= Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Muller Thurgau, Muscat, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Verdelho, Viogner
  • RED= Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Nebbiolo, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Shiraz, Tempranillo
  • GEOGRAPHY- Australia, STATE-Western Australia, ZONE-South-West Coastal, “Multi-Appellation”
    • Sub-Zones/ GI.s– Albany GI., Denmark GI., Frankland River GI., Mt. Barker GI., Porongurup GI.
  • TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling”, On~Coast/ Southern Ocean~
  • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Alluvial
  • CLIMATE- “Maritime”, +Influence– by Southern Ocean
  • VITICULTURE- 1,500 ha. Planted, (White 40%/ Red 60%)
    • Estates/ Producers-(Not Located In Demarcated Sub-Zone.)– Alkoomi, Frankland, Larry Cherubino, Plantagenet, Wignalls
  • FRANKLAND RIVER GI.  (Un-Official)      @
    • WHITE= Chardonnay, Riesling, Viognier
    • RED= Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Syrah
    • GEOGRAPHY- Australia, STATE-Western Australia, ZONE-South-West Coastal
      • In Great Southern GI.(North-West)
    • TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling”, SLOPES/ ?, +Alt. 150mt.-300mt., On~Frankland~River~
    • CLIMATE- “Continental” With “Maritime” Influences
    • VITICULTURE- 1,508 ha. Planted
      • Estates/ Producers- Alkoomi, Ferngrove, Frankland, Houghton
      • Vineyards- Isolation Ridge
  • DENMARK GI.  (Un-Official)     @Denmark
    • WHITE= Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier
    • RED= Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Tempranillo
    • GEOGRAPHY- Australia, STATE-Western Australia, ZONE-South-West Coastal
      • In Great Southern GI.(South-West)
    • TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling”, On~Denmark~River~
    • CLIMATE- “Maritime” Influence by Southern Ocean
    • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, Laterite Over Granite, “Sedimentary” Alluvial Fans
    • VITICULTURE-  ? ha. Planted
      • Estates/ Producers- Matilda’s, Harewood, Moombaki, Singlefile, Silverstream, Willoughby Park, Yigarnia
  • MT. BARKER GI.   (Un-Official)     @Mount Baker
    • WHITE= Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Muller Thurgau, Riesling
    • RED= Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Garnacha, Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Tempranillo
    • GEOGRAPHY- Australia, STATE-Western Australia, ZONE-South-West Coastal
      • In Great Southern GI.(Interior), BORDERS: Albany GI.(South),  @Hw.#30
    • TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly”
    • CLIMATE- “Continental” With “Maritime” Influences
    • VITICULTURE- ?  ha. Planted
      • Estates/ Producers– Chatsfield, Fox River, Galafrey, Goundrey, Paul Nelson, Plantagenet, Trapper Gully, Xabregas
  • PORONGURUP GI.  (Un-Official)      @Porongurup
    • WHITE= Chardonnay, Muscat, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Verdelho
    • RED= Cabernet Sauvignon, Nebbiolo, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Shiraz, Tempranillo
    • GEOGRAPHY- Australia, STATE-Western Australia, ZONE-South-West Coastal
      • In Great Southern GI.(East-Interior)
    • TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly”, SLOPES/ Porongurup Hills
    • CLIMATE- “Mediterranean”, INFLUENCED/ Southern Ocean(40km.)
      • *Summers– Warm, Sunny   |    *Winters– Cool, Mild
    • SOILS- “Metamorphic” Gneiss, Granite
    • VITICULTURE- ?  ha. Planted
      • Estates/ Producers- Castelli, Duke’s, Jingalla, Lily Stirling Range, Lowboi, Montefalco, La Violetta Shepherd’s Hut, Snake & Herring
    • CULTURE- Named After the Porongurups(Domed Peaks Which Outline Area)
  • ALBANY GI. (Un-Official)     @Albany
    • WHITE= Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc
    • RED= Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Shiraz
    • GEOGRAPHY- Australia, STATE-Western Australia, ZONE-South-West Coastal
      • In Great Southern GI.(South), BORDERS: Mount Baker(North), @Hw.#30
    • SOILS- “Metamorphic” Laterite Over, Gneiss, Granite
    • CLIMATE- “Maritime”, INFLUENCED/ Southern Ocean
    • VITICULTURE-  ? ha. Planted
      • Estates/ Producers- Kalgan River, Wignalls, Willoughby Park

EASTERN PLAINS Zone     @

  • WHITE=    |   RED= **Refer to GI.’s For Grape Variety Information
  • GEOGRAPHY- Australia, STATE-Western Australia(North-East)
    • (Vast Area That Makes Up 75% of Western Australia“State”.)
  • TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling”
  • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”
  • CLIMATE- “Desert” With “Continental” Influence

**Refer to “BIBLIOGRAPHY/ Sources” For Details On Scholarly Works Referenced.