Millbrook Winery
Millbrook Winery is a boutique winery and acclaimed restaurant in the historic town of Jarrahdale in Western Australia, 50 minutes south-east of Perth. Millbrook Winery is known for an extensive selection of premium, award-winning red and white wines.
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Millbrook Winery: A Jewel in Jarrahdale
Nestled in the scenic hills of Jarrahdale, Western Australia, Millbrook Winery is a celebrated destination for wine lovers and gastronomes alike. Established in 1996, the winery was originally founded by the McCorkell family, who envisioned creating a sustainable winery that not only produces exceptional wines but also offers a dining experience highlighting the region’s fresh, local produce. Today, Millbrook is owned by the Fogarty Group, who continue to uphold the winery’s commitment to quality and innovation, making it a prominent player in the Perth Hills Wine Region.
The winery is situated on the edge of the Serpentine National Park, an area known for its stunning natural beauty and rich biodiversity. The location benefits from a unique microclimate, characterised by warm days and cool nights, ideal for growing a diverse range of grape varieties. Millbrook Winery enjoys an average annual rainfall of around 900 millimetres, with the majority falling during the winter months. This rainfall, combined with the winery’s well-drained sandy loam soils, provides the perfect conditions for vine health and fruit quality.
Millbrook Winery produces a variety of wines, focusing primarily on cool-climate varietals. Their range includes classics such as Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Shiraz, as well as lesser-known varietals that showcase the diversity of the region. The winery has received numerous accolades for its wines, reflecting the skill and dedication of the winemaking team. Each wine is crafted with precision, aiming to capture the unique terroir of the Jarrahdale area.
In addition to its exceptional wines, Millbrook Winery is renowned for its commitment to sustainability. The winery employs environmentally friendly practices, including organic vineyard management techniques and the integration of local biodiversity into its farming practices. This dedication to sustainability not only enhances the quality of the wines but also contributes positively to the surrounding ecosystem.
The winery’s picturesque setting makes it a popular venue for weddings, events, and casual dining. Millbrook’s restaurant, which features a seasonal menu inspired by local produce, offers a delightful culinary experience that pairs perfectly with the wines. Guests can enjoy stunning views of the vineyards and surrounding landscapes while indulging in dishes crafted with fresh, local ingredients.
Millbrook Winery also places a strong emphasis on community engagement and education. They host various events throughout the year, including wine tastings, vineyard tours, and educational workshops that provide insights into the winemaking process and the importance of sustainability in the wine industry.
The combination of stunning location, exceptional wines, and a commitment to sustainability makes Millbrook Winery a must-visit destination in Jarrahdale. Whether you are a seasoned wine enthusiast or a casual visitor, the winery offers a warm and inviting atmosphere, along with a unique opportunity to experience the best of what Western Australia has to offer. With its rich history and dedication to quality, Millbrook Winery continues to be a shining example of excellence in the Australian wine landscape.
Millbrook Wines are crafted in the split-level winery, which is both compact and efficient, allowing the gravity transfer of juice and wine. Additionally, the temperature-controlled barrel halls mature the wines in the finest French and American oak barrels under optimum conditions.
Millbrook Vineyards are also located in Geographe and Margaret River as well as Jarrahdale.
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Learn About Western Australian Wine Regions
Encompassing the The Swan Valley, Chittering & Surrounds the key varietals grown here include Shiraz, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chenin Blanc & Verdelho.
What you might not know is it is Australia’s 2nd oldest wine region and has the hottest climate of any wine region in Australia. It is actually too hot here to produce certain varietals like Pinot. So, if you find one here, the fruit will probably be from down south.
Being on the doorstep of Perth we often forget it’s only a 25 minute drive from the city. We are so lucky to have a major wine region so close to the city.
An untapped resource that we are excited to showcase. We encourage you to take a drive up through the Bickley Valley. Not only are there some great wineries, but it’s a lovely drive with some fantastic views!
Most wineries here in the Bickley region are quiet young and a little different, with some varietals somewhat uncommon in WA. It has its own microclimate, producing differences in a Cabernet or Shiraz found down on the coastal plain. Up here you will find other varietals like Durif, Tempranillo, Mourvedre, and some Pinot Noir & Merlot.
The region stretches from Jarrahdale, through Bickley and the undulating landscapes of the Darling scarp.
The first commercial vineyard began operation in 1974 by Peel estate, which is still there today and producers some wonderful wines! Shiraz is the area’s strong suite.
The sea breeze comes much sooner than the swan valley keeping the temperatures a little cooler. Unfortunately, a region with few wineries that have a cellar door at present.
The Ferguson Valley and surrounds sits about 15 mins East of Bunbury and is home to a number of small boutique wineries. It’s majestic rolling hills, and the changes between the prevailing summer easterlies to the afternoon sea breeze makes for a diverse set of microclimates.
The region also encompasses the coastal plain, and down to Donnybrook providing different styles. Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon & Sauvignon Blanc are the kings of this area, but wineries are experimenting with new plantings.
World renowned Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay live here, but there is still diversity in the climate that creates different styles from a winery 30km North of Margaret River, to 15km’s south of Margaret River.
There are 70 wineries with a 5 star rated (James Halliday) Cabernet. Shiraz, Sauvignon Blanc & Semillon are also strong in the area. Margs wipes other Australian regions off the table when they blend a Sauvignon Blanc and a Semillon.
If you have not been a fan of Chardonnay in the past, I suggest you give it another go. Styles change, and the regions Chards is rated amongst the best in the country.
Situated to the East & West of Bridgetown the area is exposed to cooler temperatures and a higher elevation compared with Margaret River.
The Blackwood Valley mainly produces quality aromatic Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. You can expect to find a vivid shiraz full of black fruits, 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.
This is Karri Forrest country, and the rich soil is loved by Vineyards and Avocado’s galore! Its cool and wet in Pemberton for about 6 months, receiving far more rainfall than most other wine regions in WA.
The area can receive over 1.2 meters of rain per year. It is not uncommon in summer for Perth to be Sunny and 33c, while Pemberton is partly cloudy with cool ocean breezes from the South East and only 24c.
This lush soil combined with cool weather helps Merlot, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc & Chardonnay thrive here, and keep an eye out for a lovely floral Cabernet Franc as well.
Much debate has been had over splitting up the Manjimup and Pemberton regions. Manjimup has a warmer climate and less fertile soil whereas Pemberton’s soil is richer.
The Warren River runs through the middle to split up the regions. The area is reasonably young in plantings, dating back to the late 80’s. The wines produced in this area are Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc and a few Cabernet Franc’s. For me, the Manjimup and Pemberton regions produce the states best Merlot. If you haven’t been a Merlot fan, it could be you are yet to try one from these regions.
The biggest single wine region in Australia – I bet you did not know that! There is such diversity in terrain, climate and soil type that just about anything thrives down here.
Denmark, Mount Barker and the Porongurup’s are the key areas, Some of WA’s finest Shiraz comes from north of Denmark in the Frankland River area, while most of Australia’s best Rieslings come from the Porongurup’s. Just ask James Halliday who says it himself!
Due to the sheer size of The Great Southern and its varied terrain, it has the capacity to produce world-class wines from a range of classic varieties. Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc & Chardonnay. There are 5 star wineries littered throughout the region. I need no convincing in taking a trip to Denmark for their wineries.