Peel
SEASIDE VINES AND BOUTIQUE WINES
The coastal region of Peel has much to explore, from world-class beaches and native bushland, to artisan produce and hidden cellar doors.
The emerging Peel wine region has all the makings of a gourmet holiday: exciting wines and premium local produce against a backdrop of dramatic natural beauty.
The first vines were planted here in 1857 but it wasn’t until the 1970s that things really took off. Elegant Shiraz and Chardonnay are the region’s signature wines, and a growing range of alternative varieties offer another reason to discover Peel.
-32.7356972
latitude
115.005405
longitude
52HA
total vineyard area
Climate and Altitude
Peel’s Mediterranean climate is influenced by the ocean, creating optimal growing conditions for a wide range of red and white grape varieties. Inland, along the range, temperatures drop as altitude increases.
177MM
growing season rainfall
23.4C
mean temperature
0-592M
altitude
The Environment
The Peel wine region is about an hour’s drive south of Perth, along the southern coast of Western Australia. It’s home to diverse terrain, and centred around the growing regional cities of Mandurah and Rockingham.
Climate
The region has mild winters and hot summers, with sea breezes providing relief in coastal areas and altitude keeping temperatures cooler inland along the range.
Soil
Soils vary from limestone sands in the coastal areas to ancient granite and gravel soils inland.
Top Varieties Grown
CHARDONNAY
This variety is planted in most vineyards throughout the region, and produces a range of wine styles, from refreshing and elegant to rich and buttery.
CHENIN BLANC
The first white grape to be planted in Peel, Chenin Blanc creates vibrant wines that can be aged for up to five years or more, becoming more complex in flavour and aroma.
SHIRAZ
Shiraz is a star wine here – it’s elegant and food-friendly with ripe berry flavours.
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Thriving in many vineyards of the Peel wine region, Cabernet produces full-flavoured red wines that vary in style depending on the altitude at which they’re grown.
