The lesser-known Blackwood Valley wine region, tucked between Margaret River and Great Southern is well worth discovering. Its lush landscape is home to charming country towns, passionate producers and premium wines.
Rivers wind through rolling hills and lush pastures meet towering forests in the Blackwood Valley wine region. You won’t be short on things to do, with restaurants, walking trails, art and music on hand.
The first grapevines were planted in the 1970s and today there are more than 50 vineyards, flourishing between fields of fruits and vegetables. It’s a growing region that’s gaining the world’s attention for its top-quality grapes and premium wines.
Climate and Altitude
With its Mediterranean climate and elevated vineyard sites, Blackwood Valley provides ideal grape-growing conditions.
The Environment
Scenic Blackwood Valley lies between the Margaret River and Great Southern wine regions in Western Australia’s southwest. It’s about a three-hour drive from Perth.
Climate
The region has warm, dry summers and wet and relatively cool winters, though overall it’s quite a temperate climate.
Soil
Soils are well-drained, gravelly loams that are perfectly suited to growing grapes.
Top Varieties Grown
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
This is the region’s most widely planted red grape, producing elegant, age-worthy wines with flavours of blackcurrant and dark chocolate.
CHARDONNAY
Chardonnay wines are full-flavoured and rich with flavours of ripe melon and peach.
SAUVIGNON BLANC
The region’s climate is cool enough to produce good-quality, aromatic Sauvignon Blanc, with refreshing flavours of stone fruit, citrus and grass.
SHIRAZ
Shiraz plantings in the Blackwood Valley wine region are growing rapidly, producing food-friendly wines with notes of spice.
Top varieties grown in Blackwood Valley
