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Where is Margaret River wine from?
Margaret River is a red wine, also made in white, from Margaret River, in South West Australia, Western Australia, Australia. It is a GI wine made mainly from Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon.
Margaret River at a glance
| Classification | GI |
|---|---|
| Appellation | Margaret River |
| Style | Red wine, White wine |
| Grapes | Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon |
| Village or town | Margaret River |
| Subregion | South West Australia |
| Region | Western Australia |
| Country | Australia |
| Vineyard area | 5,840 ha |
| Coordinates | -33.9550, 115.0750 |
Margaret River
Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia
GI
Planted after a 1965 scientific report
- Appellation
- Margaret River
- Grapes
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon
- Vineyard
- 5,840 ha
Margaret River lies about 270 km south of Perth, between the Indian Ocean and the Southern Ocean. After Dr John Gladstones reported in 1965 that its climate resembled Bordeaux, Vasse Felix planted the first commercial vineyard in 1967. It is known for Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay.
Producers to know
- Vasse Felix
- Leeuwin Estate
- Cullen
- Moss Wood
Margaret River: questions and answers
Where is Margaret River wine from?
Margaret River is a red wine, also made in white, from Margaret River, in South West Australia, Western Australia, Australia. It is a GI wine made mainly from Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon.
Which country is Margaret River from?
Margaret River is from Australia, in the Western Australia wine region.
What grape is Margaret River made from?
Margaret River is made mainly from Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon.
Is Margaret River a red or a white wine?
Both. Margaret River is made as a red and as a white wine; the red is the main style.
How big is Margaret River?
Margaret River covers about 5,840 hectares of vineyards.
Who are the best producers of Margaret River?
Producers to know include Vasse Felix, Leeuwin Estate, Cullen and Moss Wood.
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Sources: en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org
Last reviewed October 2026.