Western Australia

Question 1

Zone: South West Australia (Southwestern Coast)

Answer 1

Margaret River - Dry Mediterranean climate. Known for Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Chardonnay. Key producers collectively known as the “first five” are Leeuwin Estate, Cullen, Cape Mentelle, Vasse Felix, Moss Wood.

Geographe - Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz. 1,030 ha. Key producers: Capel Vale and Willow Bridge Estate.

Blackwood Valley - Planted In 1976. Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon lead. Key producer: Blackwood Crest.

Manjimup - Planted in 1987 (Yanmah Ridge). Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Chardonnay. Key producers: Peos Estate and Yanmah Ridge.

Pemberton - Sauvignon Blancs among states best. Chardonnay and Semillon also show well. Key producers: Salitage and Picardy.

Great Southern - First plantings in 1965 at Pearse Vineyard at Forest Hill.

Great Southern Subregions: Denmark, Albany, Porongurup, Frankland River, Mount Barker

Question 2

Zone: Greater Perth

Southwestern Coast

Answer 2

Peel - Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache. Planted in 1974, Key producer: Peel Estate

Perth Hills - Chenin Blanc, Verdelho, Chardonnay, Semillon. First plantings 1880s. Key producer: Western Range Wines

Swan District - Hottest appellation in Australia. 54% Whites from Chenin, Verdelho, Chardonnay. Key producers: Houghton Wines, Sandalford, John Kosovich Wines