Forest Hill

About Forest Hill Wines

A landmark in Western Australian wine history

Forest Hill is one of the foundational names in Great Southern wine. The original vineyard was planted in 1965 after extensive research identified the Mount Barker site as having exceptional potential for cool-climate viticulture. The first grapes were picked in 1972, and those early wines helped establish Forest Hill as a defining name in the region’s development.

A Mount Barker vineyard with deep roots

The historic Forest Hill vineyard remains central to the winery’s identity. Today the Mount Barker plantings include the original Forest Hill blocks as well as younger vines across the Forest Hill and Highbury Fields properties, with vines planted on carefully selected gravel loam sites over clay. These are dry-grown vineyards, and that combination of site selection, low vigour and cool-climate conditions is a big part of what gives the wines their clarity and structure.

Denmark, family ownership and a modern expression of place

Forest Hill describes itself as a small, family-owned winery, with its cellar door based in Denmark while the fruit continues to come from the historic Mount Barker vineyard. That mix of heritage and ongoing evolution suits the winery well. There is genuine history here, but the wines do not feel stuck in the past. Forest Hill continues to present itself as both historic and progressive, which is part of what keeps the label relevant to long-time followers and new drinkers alike.

Why wine lovers seek out Forest Hill

Forest Hill is especially admired for the way it expresses cool-climate Great Southern fruit. Riesling has long been a signature style, but the range also includes Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and aromatic whites, alongside original-vine block releases and the more accessible Highbury Fields wines. That breadth gives Forest Hill real appeal: there are wines here for everyday drinking, but also bottles that speak to the vineyard’s history and pedigree.

Forest Hill Wines in Perth

Forest Hill is a winery many WA wine drinkers already recognise, particularly if they enjoy Great Southern wines with freshness, structure and a strong sense of place. For others, it is a rewarding producer to discover through the lens of history as well as style. Few wineries in the state can point to such an important role in the development of cool-climate viticulture in Western Australia, and that gives Forest Hill a significance beyond the bottle itself.

The range also makes Forest Hill easy to come back to. Some wines show the estate’s more classic and cellar-worthy side, while others offer a more relaxed way into the label. That balance between pedigree and drinkability is a big part of the winery’s appeal. It feels historic, but never dusty.

Why Buy Forest Hill Wines from Partners in Wine WA?

At Partners in Wine WA, we focus exclusively on Western Australian wine, so wineries like Forest Hill sit within a range chosen with genuine local knowledge and care. Rather than being lost inside a huge national catalogue, Forest Hill Wines are presented alongside a carefully selected collection of WA producers that reflects the quality and diversity of this state’s wine scene.

For Perth customers, that means a more considered and local way to shop Forest Hill online. We keep things straightforward, with clear product information, helpful service and a curated range built around Western Australian wineries. If there is a Forest Hill wine you are looking for that is not currently listed, email us at info@partnersinwine.com.au and we will be happy to help.

Shop Forest Hill Wines Online in Perth

This page is a convenient place to browse the Forest Hill Wines we currently stock, whether you are revisiting a favourite Great Southern producer or exploring the winery for the first time. Forest Hill’s mix of history, vineyard character and varietal range makes it one of Western Australia’s most interesting wineries to follow, and one that rewards both curiosity and loyalty.