Margaret River (wine region)
Template:Short description Script error: No such module "Unsubst". Template:Use Australian English Script error: No such module "Infobox". Margaret River is the major geographical indication wine region in southwest Western Australia, with 5,840 hectares under vine and 215 wineries as at 2012.[1] Margaret River wine region is made up predominantly of boutique size wine producers; although winery operations range from the smallest crushing 3.5 tonne per year to the largest around 2,500 tonne. The climate of Margaret River is more strongly maritime-influenced than any other major Australian region. It has the lowest mean annual temperature range, of only 7.6 °C, and as well as the most marked Mediterranean climate in terms of rainfall, with only 200 millimetres of the annual 1160 millimetres falling between October and April. The low diurnal and seasonal temperature range means an unusually even accumulation of warmth. Overall the climate is similar to that of Bordeaux in a dry vintage.[2][3] Although the region produces just two percent of total Australian wine grape production, it produces over 20 percent of Australia's premium wine market.[4][5] The principal grape varieties are split 40/60 between red and white; Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Sauvignon blanc, Sémillon, Shiraz, Merlot and Chenin Blanc.[2][6]
Sub-regions
There are no official Margaret River subregions, although in 1999 viticultural scientist Dr John Gladstones presented a paper suggesting there should be six subregions based on climate and soil differences namely: Yallingup, Carbunup, Wilyabrup, Treeton, Wallcliffe and Karridale.[7][8]
Most widely harvested varieties by tonnes crushed
| Sauvignon blanc | 6,886 |
| Cabernet Sauvignon | 6,414 |
| Chardonnay | 5,371 |
| Sémillon | 5,284 |
| Shiraz | 3,739 |
| Merlot | 1,180 |
| Chenin Blanc | 871 |
Wineries
A sample of the wine producers in the Margaret River Wine Region include:[1][2][9] Script error: No such module "Template wrapper".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
See also
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References
Citations
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- ↑ Campbell Mattinson, 'Why the French hate us', Hardie Grant Books 2007
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- ↑ The Australian and New Zealand wine industry directory, 27th Annual edition, 2009, Winetitles.
- ↑ Oz Clarke, 'Oz Clarke's Pocket Wine Guides', Harcourt 1 November 2002
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Sources
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External links
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- Australia's South West: The Margaret River wine region
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