Western Australia
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Western Australia is accountable for 8% of the countrys vineyards, planted in the regions of Swan District, Perth Hills, Peel, Geographe, Margaret River, Blackwood Valley, Pemberton, Manjimup, and the Great Southern
This region has great potential as a cool-climate zone, due to the influence of ocean breezes. At present, only Margaret River can claim to be a fine wine region of any substance.
Margaret River 300km south of Perth is indeed recognised as one of the leading sources of high-quality Chardonnays in Australia. Leeuwin Estate still heads the field, closely followed by the likes of Pierro and Brookland Valley. The region has also become renowned for its Bordeaux blends.
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