| Australian wines are some of the best in the | | | | The wineries in this district produce cool climate |
| world and Western Australian wineries provide | | | | wines and are surrounded by magnificent Jarrah |
| premium wine to rival the top drops in the | | | | and Karri forests. They are tucked away in the |
| country. Blessed with a mild climate and ideal soil | | | | high rainfall region of the lower South West of |
| conditions, South Western Australia is the ideal | | | | Western Australia. |
| place for visiting wineries and enjoying its | | | | Pemberton is the coolest wine region in the state. |
| spectacular scenery. | | | | The climate is ideal for Pinot |
| Here are 5 of its top wine regions. | | | | Noir and Chardonnay grape varieties with a |
| 1. Swan Valley. | | | | distinct regional flavour. |
| The Swan Valley is the closest wine region to | | | | The Manjimup wine region produces a diversity of |
| Perth and is easily reached by road or taking a | | | | wine styles, including Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, |
| cruise on the Swan River. Captain Cook Cruises | | | | Verdelho, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir. |
| operates daily trips along the scenic upper reaches | | | | 5. Geographe Bay. |
| of the river to Sandalford and Waters Edge | | | | The Geographe Bay wine region is one of my |
| wineries. | | | | favourite holiday destinations. It combines |
| The Swan Valley is the oldest wine growing region | | | | premium wines with superb beaches, quality |
| in Western Australia. The warm, dry climate is | | | | restaurants and top class accommodation. |
| perfect for Shiraz, Cabernet and Verdelho. You | | | | Visit the growing number of boutique wineries |
| can enjoy award winning wines at larger wineries | | | | producing Shiraz, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and |
| such as Sandalford and Houghton, as well as | | | | Semillon. You can taste a variety of hand crafted |
| many boutique wineries. | | | | wines from a number of family owned and |
| 2. Margaret River. | | | | operated cellar doors. |
| The Margaret River wine region not only boasts | | | | My top drops? |
| fine wines, but gourmet dining and some of the | | | | Glad you asked. |
| most spectacular scenery in Australia. It is a | | | | Western Australia produces many premium wines |
| magnet for visitors from all over the world. | | | | and most are in the $12 to $15A price range. |
| For a gourmet wine tasting experience, the near | | | | Here is a selection of popular whites available |
| perfect growing conditions of Margaret River | | | | throughout Australia.o Brookland Valley Verse 1 |
| offer the best selection of award winning wineries | | | | Semillon Sauvignon Blanc.o Mad Fish Premium |
| and cellar doors in Western Australia. | | | | White.o Fifth Leg Sauvignon Blanc Semillon |
| The annual Margaret River Wine Region Festival, | | | | Chardonnay.o Amberley Chimney Brush Chenin |
| held in April, is a fun and relaxing way to taste | | | | Blanc. |
| everything the region has to offer. | | | | How should you enjoy these wines? |
| 3. Great Southern. | | | | Imagine a warm summer's evening in South |
| The Great Southern Wine region is a large area | | | | Western Australia. You are sitting in a restaurant |
| embracing forest walks, mountain climbing and | | | | enjoying the view of a forest, lake or beach. On |
| superb coastal scenery. It hosts some of the | | | | the grass in front of you kangaroos graze |
| most successful wineries in Western Australia. | | | | peacefully. In the distance you may here the |
| The 5 sub regions of Albany, Denmark, Frankland | | | | distinctive laugh of a kookaburra. |
| River, Mt Barker and the Porongurups, have very | | | | In front of you is a superb seafood meal and you |
| different growing conditions and more than 100 | | | | are about to enjoy it with one of these wines. |
| cellar doors offer visitors an exciting tasting | | | | These are the pleasures Western Australians love |
| experience. | | | | and visitors travel from all over the world to |
| 4. Pemberton and Manjimup. | | | | experience. |