Six new Margaret River wines to try (all scored 95 or above)

Margaret River is still at the beginning of its wine boom. Over the past half a decade, the region and its troop of dedicated winemakers have built an international reputation on first-class cabernet sauvignon and chardonnay.

Situated on the rugged Western Australia coast along the 100-kilometre strip between beautiful Cape Leeuwin and even more beautiful Cape Naturaliste, Margaret River is a three-hour drive from Perth and a bona fide wine region.

As popular with beachgoers as it is with wine lovers, this secluded slice of paradise allows you to sip on a refreshing glass of white while being treated to a blue-ribbon view.

Margaret River wine styles

Margaret River is all about premium wine, and its expressions are consistently elegant, not to mention critically acclaimed. In the red wine category, Margaret River is best known for its cabernet sauvignon and shiraz.

By way of whites, the front runners in production are chardonnay and sauvignon blanc. Margaret River is one of Australia’s foremost regions for chardonnay, known for its incredible voluptuousness. James describes the Margaret River style as having “an iron-clad structure, intensity with generosity, and sweet fruit with flowing natural acidity”.

Rosés are also rising in popularity here, with plenty of new and established wineries creating brilliant interpretations. 

Shop the wines

Domaine Naturaliste | Forester Estate | Howard Park | La Kooki Wines

Top image credit: Domaine Naturaliste.