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.
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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.