Monday 26 September 2011

Exquisite Wineries




Established as a commercial viticulture region in 1969, Margaret River has the enviable reputation of having some of the finest quality wines produced anywhere in the world. The "terror" consisting of climate, soil and topography enables the abundant quality of grape production and best practices in Viticulture in the region.

There are over 100 registered wineries and grape growers in the region which extends from Busselton in the North of the region all the way to Augusta in the south, approximately 90 kilometers apart. The principal grape varieties grown and produced in the area are, Chardonnay, Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz.

The "must visit" list of wineries to experience in the region are Vasse Felix, Cape Mentelle, Voyager Estate, Leeuwin Estate, Cullen and Ashbrook Estate and many of them have restaurants and wine tasting facilities to make the visitors tour a memorable one. You can either self drive or enjoy a a guided tour conducted by one of the very experienced tour companies.

For more information on the many wineries you can visit,  CLICK HERE

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