Grapes & wine

Western Australia is a notable fine wine producer. Grapes grow in diverse areas of the South West including Margaret River, the Swan Valley, Great Southern, Pemberton, Manjimup, Geographe, Blackwood Valley, Peel and Perth Hills.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development works closely to support industry and sponsors a trophy for the best regional wine at the prestigious Qantas Wine Show.

WA represents just 5% of Australian production but more than 20% of national fine wines. Exports are growing and China is an important market.

Table grapes are grown from Carnarvon to the south-west and seedless varieties are most popular.

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Articles

Gamay wine grapes in Western Australia

13 December 2013

The Gamay wine grape variety is well known from the Beaujolais region in France.
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
Bag test for downy mildew of grapes

27 November 2013

Downy mildew of grapevines can cause serious crop loss if weather conditions are favourable.
Fer wine grapes in Western Australia

25 November 2013

Fer is a French variety known to produce concentrated wines of good colour with a medium to full body. Wine aroma and flavour are typified by dark fruits and spice with soft tannins.
Management of grapes and wine after smoke events

25 November 2013

When grapevines are exposed to smoke during sensitive growth stages, the resulting wine may contain smoke-related aromas and flavours.
Wine grape smoke effect reduction: Smoke Taint Risk calculator (STAR)

25 November 2013

Smoke exposure of grapevines and the development of smoke-related characteristics in the resulting wines is an increasing issue for the wine industry.
Wine grape sensitivity to smoke

22 November 2013

Smoke exposure of grapevines and the development of smoke-related characteristics in the resulting wines is an increasing issue for the wine industry.
Effect of smoke in grape and wine production

22 November 2013

Smoke exposure of grapevines and the development of smoke-related characteristics in the resulting wines is an increasing issue for the wine industry.
Know your grapevine bunch rots

21 November 2013

Bunch rots of grapes are widespread in Western Australia and reduce yield and quality. Weather conditions and control strategies influence the severity of losses which can vary between vineyards.
Alternative wine grape varieties: opportunities, barriers and potential

20 November 2013

DPIRD has evaluated a number of alternative wine grape varieties for their suitability for production in Western Australia.