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Country Cousins
Tourist Information |
The Geographe
Wine Region of WA
- introducing the Ferguson Valley
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The Geographe
region is small and compact, with a strong reputation for the production of
fine wine. Chardonnay, Semillon, Shiraz, Merlot, Sauvignon/Blanc, Riesling
and Cabernet Sauvignon are the most widely planted varieties. Rose, blended
whites and reds and are also proving to be very successful and popular.
The Geographe Wine Growing Region boasts a
broad selection of award-winning red and white wines. These wineries are set
in delightful locations, some against the backdrop of Jarrah forest and
Tuart forest, while others offer picturesque farmland surrounds. The drives
through this region are stunning and memorable.
There have long been many award-winning wines in the Capel district of the
Geographe region. The latest rising sensation in the industry is the
Ferguson Valley, which is shaping up to be a spectacular region for wines
and tourism. Other areas boast the expanses of vines in the Harvey area, the
Donnybrook area and Busselton.
The Geographe Region takes in the curve of
land on Geographe Bay and extends inland. The region is flanked by the
rolling green hills of the Darling Range which rises gradually to the east.
The coastal area has been dubbed 'tuart country' after the soils which are
deep, sandy and overlaying limestone. These soils drain well but are low in
nutrients. The region is dissected by the Capel, Collie and Ferguson
Rivers, which have deposited alluvial soils that are much higher in nutrient
content. In this area are the famous Jarrah trees of Western Australia.
The Ferguson Valley has a Discovery Jarrah
Forest for bush walkers following Living Windows experiences.
The climate, essentially Mediterranean, is
cooled and humidified by the Indian Ocean. Harvest time is mid
February to early April. Vineyards closest to the sea are the first to begin
their harvest.
Ferguson Valley tasting outlets -
Willow Bridge Estate
Gardin Court Drive, Ferguson Ph: 08 9728-0055
Cellar Door Open: 11am to 5pm, Daily
Email:
wine@willowbridge.com.au
Website
www.willowbridge.com.au
Varieties: Chardonnay,
Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Chenin Blanc, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot,
Tempranillo
Hackersley Estate Winery
1133 Ferguson Road, Ferguson Ph: 08 9728-3033
Cellar Door Open: 10am to 4pm, Thu to Sun & Public Holidays
Email:
admin@hackersley.com.au
Website
www.hackersley.com.au
Varieties: Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Verdelho, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Merlot
Facilities: Café, functions & special openings by appointment
Kingtree Wines
Kingtree Road, Wellington Mill Ph: 08 9728-3050
Cellar Door Open: 11am to 5.30pm, Weekends & Public Holidays
Email:
kingtreelodge@aol.com
Website
www.hometown.aol.com.au/kingtreelodge
Varieties: Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Facilities:Café , Gift Shop, Luxury Adult Guest House Retreat
Ferguson Farm Stay
Henty Road, Ferguson Ph: 08 9728-1392
Cellar Door Open: 11am – 4pm, Weekends & Public Holidays
Email:
fergfarm@gateway.net.au
Website
www.fergusonfarmstay.com.au
Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz & Rose
Facilities: Picnic Area, Accommodation on site
Henty Brook Estate
Gardin Court Drive, Ferguson Ph: 08 9728-1459
Cellar Door Open: 10am to 4pm, Weekends & Public Holidays
Email:
karinanddon@bigpond.com
Varieties: Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon
Facilities: BBQ & Picnic areas by special arrangements only
Ferguson Hart Estate
Cnr Gardin Court Drive & Pile Road Ph: 08 9728-0144
Cellar Door Open:11am to 5pm, Weekends & Public Holidays
Email:
ferg.hart.est@westnet.com.au
Varieties: Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Shiraz
Facilities: Fine Art, Coffee & Cake
Ferguson Falls Wines
Pile Road, Ferguson Ph: 08 9728-1083
Cellar Door Open: 11am to 5pm, Weekends or By Appointment
Email:
fergusonfalls@wn.com.au
Varieties: Chardonnay, Verdelho, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot Tempranillo
Facilities: Cheese tastings & sales also available
Wovenfield
Lot 1117 Henty Road, Ferguson Ph: 08 9728-0317
Cellar Door Open: 11am to 5pm, Weekends Only
Email:
mbuc1545@bigpond.net.au
Website
www.wovenfield.com
Varieties: Verdelho,Viognier, Merlot, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet
Rose
Facilities: Wine by glass on scenic decking
St Aidan Wines
754 Ferguson Road, Ferguson Ph: 08 9728-3007
Cellar Door Open: 10am to 5pm, Weekends & Public Holidays
Email:
smithpm@iinet.net.au
Website
www.saintaidan.com
Varieties: Chardonnay, Semillon, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscat
Facilities: Picnic area available
Wansborough Wines
Pile Road Ph/Fax: 08 9728 3091
Cellar Door Open: Sunday 11am to 5pm
Email:
wanswine@geo.net.au
Facilities: Function centre
Killarney Wines
899-1037 Henty Road, Ferguson Ph: 08 9728-1289
MAIL ORDER ONLY – no cellar door
Email:
info@killarneywines.com.au
Website
www.killarneywines.com.au
Varieties: Chardonnay, Semillon, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon
Henty View Vineyard
PO Box 5397, Bunbury Ph: 08 9728-0028
MAIL ORDER ONLY – no cellar door
Email:
dallen@klen.com.au
Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon
Carlaminda Wines
59 Richards Road, Ferguson Ph: 08 9728-3002
MAIL ORDER – Cellar Door Opening in 2006
Email:
qpwo@iap.net.au
Website
www.carlaminda.com
Varieties: Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz, Viognier,
Tempranillo
Eternal Wines
PO Box 6033, South Bunbury Ph: 08 9728-1888
MAIL ORDER ONLY – no cellar door
Website
www.eternalwines.com
Varieties: Shiraz, Merlot
Facilities: Tea/Coffee and Picnic area
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