Summary

Largest administrative state in Australia traditionally planting in warm regions and producing grapes for inexpensive or fortified wines. Since the 1990's, a move to higher quality coastal plantings has the area now offering some of the countries highest quality wines.

Important Varietals

• Cabernet Sauvignon
• Chardonnay
• Riesling
• Semillon
• Shiraz
• Verdelho

Areas to Know

• Central Western Australia Zone
• Eastern Plains, Inland and North of Western Australia Zone
• Greater Perth Zone
  • Peel Region
  • Perth Hills Region
  • Swan District Region
• South West Australia Zone
  • Blackwood Valley Region
  • Geographe Region
  • Great Southern Region
  • Manjimup Region
  • Margaret River Region
  • Pemberton Region
• West Australian South East Coastal Zone