Margaret River (wine region)

Margaret River is the major geographical indication wine region in southwest Western Australia, with 5,840 hectares under vine and 215 wineries as at 2012.^[1] Margaret River wine region is made up predominantly of boutique size wine producers; although winery operations range from the smallest crushing 3.5 tonne per year to the largest around 2,500 tonne. The climate of Margaret River is more strongly maritime-influenced than any other major Australian region. It has the lowest mean annual temperature range, of only 7.6 °C, and as well as the most marked Mediterranean climate in terms of rainfall, with only 200 millimetres of the annual 1160 millimetres falling between October and April. The low diurnal and seasonal temperature range means an unusually even accumulation of warmth. Overall the climate is similar to that of Bordeaux in a dry vintage.^[3][4] Although the region produces just two percent of total Australian wine grape production, it produces over 20 percent of Australia's premium wine market.^[5][6] The principal grape varieties are split 40/60 between red and white; Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Sauvignon blanc, Sémillon, Shiraz, Merlot and Chenin Blanc.^[3][7]

CountryAustralia

Part ofWestern Australia

Climate regionMediterranean with strong maritime influences

Soil conditionsWhilst the unique Forest Grove ironstone soils are some

of the most acclaimed, the region’s diversity of soil types offer optimal conditions for a myriad of grape varieties,

styles and wine complexity.

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Margaret River

Wine region
Margaret River Wine Region
Country	Australia
Part of	Western Australia
Climate region	Mediterranean with strong maritime influences
Soil conditions	Whilst the unique Forest Grove ironstone soils are some of the most acclaimed, the region’s diversity of soil types offer optimal conditions for a myriad of grape varieties, styles and wine complexity.
Total area	213,000 hectares (2,130 km2)
Size of planted vineyards	5,840 hectares (14,431 acres)[1]
No. of vineyards	215[1]
Varietals produced	Sauvignon blanc, Sémillon, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Tempranillo, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Chenin Blanc, Riesling
No. of wineries	187[2]

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