Regions ‘Regionality’ is an increasingly important market indicator. Select reviews of Australia’s leading wine regions state-by-state from the interactive map. Each review provides information on the region’s history, climate, soils and wine styles. Follow the links to the wineries and vintage reports.

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Pemberton
 
Pemberton, WA
  Pemberton - Pinot Noir
Pemberton, WA

Cool climate/Elevation 170m

Pemberton is a pioneering wine region with apparently great potential, located in the southwest of Western Australia in the heart of karri forest country, where the deep red loams and high rainfall give rise to Western Australia's tallest, most majestic forest. The first grapes were planted in 1977, with commercial plantings expanding throughout the 1980s. The climate here is markedly cooler and slightly wetter than the Margaret River growing season. The region experiences slightly fewer sunshine hours, although it is also maritime influenced. Soils are typically brown loams derived from gneissic rock. The terrain is quite undulating with stands of karri. This region is unproven, although Pinot Noir is particularly promising. It is also well suited to the production of refined Bordeaux style wines.

Pinot Noir

Pemberton Pinot Noir is another example of an emerging wine style. Many believe this could be something quite special, although it is far too early to pin down regional characteristics. Many show classic cherry strawberry aromas and silky palate structure. Others can show some stalky or vegetative characters.

Andrew Caillard MW, Langton's

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