Blackwood Valley

The Blackwood Valley mainly produces quality aromatic Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. You can expect to find a vivid red wines like Shiraz & Malbec, and a textured, medium-bodied cabernet sauvignon. There are much fewer wineries in the Blackwood Valley compared with Margaret River.

The first vineyards in the region were established in 1976 and the area is now home to several award-winning wine producers and grape growers who supply some of Australia’s finest restaurants.

Boasting over 50 vineyards, covering an area of more than 450 hectares, the beautiful Blackwood Valley Wine Region is located between the Margaret River and the Great Southern Wine Regions in the southwest of Western Australia. The region includes the historic settlements of Boyup Brook, Bridgetown, Balingup and Nannup.

The climate of the region is Mediterranean, characterised by moderate temperatures, with rainfall predominant in the winter months and dry, hot summer days. Fruit intensity is highlighted by cooler nights, and coupled with the elevation of the region giving Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon cool climate characters which is a growing strength in Australian wine styles.

The region varies in elevation, from 100 metres in the west to 340 metres in the east. The annual rainfall range is from 600 to 800 millimetres.

The soil in the area is heavily dictated by the topography. A series of smaller valleys run throughout the region. The deep gravel soils found on sites provides fruit intensity and flavour and is ideally suitable for vineyards.

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