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Western Australia

Region Hierarchy
Climate(s) Warm Mediterranean, Moderate Mediterranean
Elevation
Grape(s)
Color Grape Notes
Red Cabernet Franc Grape
Red Cabernet Sauvignon Grape Grape notes: High tannins due to thick skin. Buds late and needs a long growing season. Often blended with Merlot to gain softness. Usually destemmed and crushed.
Red Malbec Grape Grape notes: Often blended with Cabernet Sauvignon and/or Merlot. Originally from France.
Red Merlot Grape Grape notes: Aroma/Flavors vary according to ripeness. Often blended with Cab. Sauvignon to add softness. Buds and ripens early.
Red Petit Verdot Grape Grape notes: Only fully ripens in very hot conditions.
Red Syrah / Shiraz Grape Grape notes: Shiraz in Australia; all elsewhere Syrah. Small with thick, dark skins.
Red Tempranillo / Tinta Roriz Grape Grape notes: Sometimes blended with Garnacha. Traditionally, aged in new oak. Needs significant heat to fully ripen.
White Chardonnay Grape
White Chenin Blanc Grape Grape notes: Susceptibility to Noble Rot. Suitable for late harvest (vendanges tardives)
White Riesling Grape Grape notes: Susceptible to botrytis
White Sauvignon Blanc Grape Grape notes: This is an aromatic grape; its nose intensity will likely be pronounced.
White Semillon Grape Grape notes: Think skin makes it susceptible to Noble Rot. Commonly blended with Sauvignon Blanc to add body
Wines(s)
Type Wine Notes
Still Red Bourdeaux Style Blend Wine Wine notes: This is a Bourdeaux like wine that is a blend, typically of Cabernet Sauvignon and other red grapes.
Still Red Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Wine notes: Often able to age well.
Still Red Merlot Wine
Still Red Syrah (Shiraz) Wine Wine notes: High tannins due to thick skin
Still White Chardonnay Wine
Still White Other type of Still White Wine
Still White Riesling Wine
Still White Sauvignon Blanc Wine



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