Wine grapes

Western Australia’s wine regions are recognised as some of the best in the world.

The Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia works closely with the state’s wine industry to support profitable and sustainable growth by developing new markets and varieties, improving grape and wine quality, vine selections and efficient production systems.

Production is based predominantly on cool climate viticulture and premium wine varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Merlot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon.

Sales are mainly local and national while international markets are gaining importance. The industry exports about 12% of its wines to more than 60 countries, mainly China, UK, Hong Kong and USA.

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  • Gamay wine grapes

    Gamay wine grapes in Western Australia

    13 December 2013

    Although originating in Burgundy, the Gamay wine grape variety is best known from the Beaujolais region in France.

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    Lagrein wine grapes in Western Australia

    18 December 2013

    Lagrein originates from Italy and is known for its production of medium-bodied table wines that show intense colour, good body with rich berry characters.

  • Glasses of red wine

    Climate and variety impact cold soak effectiveness

    25 January 2016

    There is a general perception that pre-fermentative cold maceration or ‘cold soak’ improves colour, enhances fruit characters and provides complexity to red wines.

  • A review of five wine grape variety clones in Western Australia

    16 August 2018

    The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) has developed resources on the availability and characteristics of clones of Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Shiraz and

  • Vineyard view at Margaret River

    Wine Industry Newsletter

    1 July 2014

    Since 1981 the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development has been distributing a quarterly newsletter for the Western Australian wine industry.

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    Alternative wine grape evaluation - Geographe wine region

    20 February 2017

    The performance of alternative variety wine grapes is continuing to be evaluated with a new trial block established near Wokalup within the Geographe wine region.

  • Barbera wine grapes

    Barbera wine grapes in Western Australia

    28 October 2013

    Barbera is an old Italian wine variety that has consistently performed well in trials in Manjimup, Western Australia with wines viewed favourably by wine judges and consumers.

  • Garden weevil

    Viticulture spray guide for Western Australia

    28 October 2013

    The Viticulture spray guide provides information for the management of pests and diseases applicable for both wine and table grape vineyards within Western Australia.  The bulletin lists over 500 a

  • Durif wine grapes grown at Manjimup, WA

    Durif wine grapes in Western Australia

    13 November 2013

    Durif grapevines were evaluated for fruit and wine production in Manjimup from 2007 to 2010. Ripening conditions were challenging with bunches displaying diseases.

  • Furmint wine grapes

    Furmint and Kadarka wine grapes in Western Australia

    27 November 2013

    The Furmint and Kadarka varieties of wine grapes were identified by the wine industry as having potential for future development of premium Western Australian wine and were planted for evaluation i

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