Location: 300kms SSW of Perth, Western Australia
Latitude: 33°55’S
Longitude: 115 18’E
Highest Elevation: 227m
Total Size of Region (GI): 213,000ha
Remnant vegetation covering: 98,750ha (46%)
Area Under Vine: 5,840ha
Climate: Mediterranean with strong maritime influences
Annual rainfall: 1,000mm+
January mean temperature: 20.4°C (68.7°F)
Margaret River’s moderate Mediterranean climate and cool maritime influence bestow strong seasonal consistency between vintages and the ability to achieve perfectly ripe fruit in most years. It also means Margaret River winemakers can be relatively low intervention in the winery and let the quality of the grapes shine.
To learn more about the nuances between vintages, Margaret River Vintage Reports are published annually. If you are interested in learning more about a specific vintage, see summaries below:
| 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 |
Export Markets: 62
Value: AU$23.4 million (30 Sept 2021 MAT)
Top 5 Export Markets: UK, USA, Singapore, Canada, Hong Kong
100 Cellar Doors
55 Cellar Doors awarded 5-star rating or above in the 2022 Halliday Wine Companion
1.6 million total overnight visitors and 1 million day-trip visitors
3rd most visited wine region in Australia by international visitors (pre Covid-19)
