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Margaret River

Margaret River's oceans bring wet winters, dry summers and strong maritime influence. Begin with its Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay, then try the crisp, fruit-driven Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc blend.

Place
Margaret River, Western Australia
Look for
Margaret River · Geographe · Peel · Perth Hills
Producer profiles
3
Atlas locationMargaret River · Western Australia32.76° S · 116.26° E

Margaret River sits within Western Australia, with the Indian Ocean to its north and west and the Southern Ocean to the south. Wet winters, long dry summers and strong maritime influence keep temperature variation relatively low. Cabernet Sauvignon is usually medium-bodied, perfumed and elegant, with fine tannins and balanced acidity. Cassis, blackcurrant, redcurrant, cedar and bay leaf are familiar notes. Chardonnay is concentrated yet refined, with mandarin, grapefruit, nectarine, gunflint and nougat among its regional descriptors. The traditional Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc blend is crisp, fruit-driven and generally made for fresh drinking.

Elsewhere in Western Australia

Continue through the region

  1. Great Southern1 producerGreat Southern is Western Australia's coolest wine region, spread across five subregions with maritime and continental influences. Riesling and Shiraz are good places to begin, alongside Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

Producer profiles

Producers in Margaret River

  • Juniper EstateMargaret River producer with Wilyabrup and Karridale vineyards and Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot wines.
  • Leeuwin EstateLeeuwin Estate is a Western Australian producer founded by Denis and Tricia Horgan in 1973, guided early by Robert Mondavi, with a first commercial vintage in 1979 and three generations of family stewardship.
  • Woodlands WinesWatson family estate in Wilyabrup, founded in 1973 and built around Cabernet from two Margaret River vineyards.

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placeReturn to Western AustraliaSee how Margaret River fits within the wider Western Australia region.mapSee Margaret River in the AtlasKeep its neighbouring areas and producers in view.producerMeet Juniper EstateJuniper Estate is one of the producers placed in Margaret River.