Perth Hills

Location
 Zone - Greater Perth
State - Western Australia

Map Reference
 Latitude 31 degrees and 59 minutes South
Longitude 116 degrees and 03 minutes East

Elevation
 150 - 400 metres above sea level

Subregions
 Nil

Introduction
 Viticulture has been done in the scenic Perth Hills for over a century, but on a very small scale. The longest established of the present-day wineries Hainault goes back to only 1980. None of the ten present wineries crush more than 50 tonnes, one producing merely 30 cases of wine a year.

However, the area is only 22 kilometres from Perth, making it an easy weekend or even a day trip destination.
Primary Grape Varieties
White
 Chardonnay
Semillon
Other
Total White 15 ha
Red
 Cabernet Sauvignon
Shiraz
Pinot Noir
Merlot
Other
Total Red 15 ha
Primary Wine Styles

Chardonnay
Chardonnay does not disappoint - it is the best white wine coming from the Perth Hills. The style is generous but somewhat tight; some mineral undertones are also evident.

Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
Frequently blended and produced by the majority of the wineries in the region. Full-flavoured, with chocolate and berry flavours, with earthy tones, the wines are dependable and enjoyable.

Shiraz
Scarcely planted, medium body wines, with gentle cherry fruit flavours and earthy tones.