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Great Southern Vineyards
Western Australia

Great Southern

A vast, cool corner of Western Australia producing refined Riesling, Shiraz, and Pinot Noir.

Overview

The Great Southern is the largest wine region in Western Australia, stretching across a cool, remote landscape of forests, farmland, and coastal hills. Despite its size, production remains relatively small, with a focus on quality and site expression.

Riesling from the sub-region of Mount Barker is particularly celebrated for its purity and aging potential. Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Pinot Noir also thrive in the region's cool maritime climate, producing wines of elegance rather than sheer power.

Key Varietals

  • RieslingGreat Southern Riesling is crisp, lime-scented, and capable of long aging.
  • ShirazA cool-climate expression of Shiraz with pepper, red berry, and fine tannins.
  • Cabernet SauvignonA structured red with cassis, mint, and earthy undertones.
  • Pinot NoirAn elegant, fragrant red from the coolest coastal sub-regions.

Region snapshot

Climate
Cool Maritime
Rainfall
~400-600mm annually
Soil Types
Laterite gravel, loam, granite

Plan your visit

Explore the cool, remote wines of Western Australia's Great Southern region.

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