Margaret River

Western Australia
Margaret River

Since 1967, Margaret River has transformed from a small isolated country town into one of the world’s finest wine regions for Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. Its microclimate, with oceans on three sides, delivers a unique energy to the local wines which have won legions of fans around the world.

Journals

Stories and reviews where Margaret River is the central subject or a defining thread.

Vasse Felix IWSC Presentation
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Vasse Felix IWSC Presentation

Vasse Felix Tom Cullity – heirloom Margaret River Cabernet, exceptional vineyard heritage, and Virginia Willcock’s pursuit of classical precision, detail and regional expression.

Howard Park Tasting – November 2025
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Howard Park Tasting – November 2025

Howard Park’s latest releases showcase the diversity of Western Australian wine, from expressive Great Southern to refined Margaret River wines, with purity, regional character and excellent ageing potential.

Clay time in Margaret River
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Clay time in Margaret River

A great example of Margaret River’s spirit of experimentation, Happs combines winemaker Erl Happs’ lifelong passion for pottery and wine to create distinctive, textural expressions.

E.J. McDougall 2026 Release
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E.J. McDougall 2026 Release

The 2026 E.J. McDougall releases – patient ambition, classical Australian fine wine, and the confident emergence of a négociant-éleveur with a clear sense of purpose.

E.J. McDougall 2025 Release
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E.J. McDougall 2025 Release

The 2025 EJ McDougall Release – regional authenticity, uncompromising vineyard selection, and a modern Australian voice shaped by global perspective.

2026 Vasse Felix Chardonnay Release
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2026 Vasse Felix Chardonnay Release

A compelling expression of the 2024 vintage – early harvest precision, Virginia Willcock’s assured touch, and Chardonnay at the forefront of Margaret River.

2022 Cullen Diana Madeline
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2022 Cullen Diana Madeline

The 2022 Cullen Diana Madeline – biodynamic conviction, meticulous viticulture, and an enduring expression of Wilyabrup that stands among Australia's First Growths.

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From the Chronicles

Archival fragments and short dispatches tied to Margaret River.

Vanya & Di Cullen in the lab, c1990