Western Australia's Up-and-Coming Wine Region

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Stand Where the Indian and Southern Oceans Merge

The historic Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse at Augusta is situated at the most southwesterly tip of Australia. From here, you can literally witness the Indian and Southern Oceans meeting and splashing against each other. The famous landmark lighthouse is over 100 years old and retains its important function. The tower itself stands about 130 feet high from ground level and over 180 feet above sea level. Its piercing beam, with an intensity of one million candles, shines over the surrounding rugged sea and landscape for 26 nautical miles. Guided lighthouse tours are conducted daily, or you can peruse the visitor centre, café and shop and sip on a warm cappuccino in one of the heritage cottages overlooking Flinder’s Bay. The surrounding landscape of windswept meadows and surf pounding against rock is breathtaking.

Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse

Leeuwin Road, 10 minutes drive south of the town of Augusta, Western Australia

Tel: +61 8 9758 1920

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Caroline-
Henry

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Hi Matthew,
great article but after reading the title on Twitter (WESTERN AUSTRALIA'S UP-AND-COMING WINE REGION) I was thinking of some obscure new trendy region rather than Margaret River - which is in my opinion pretty established both in WA and as one of Australia's premium wine regions:-) Together w the Barossa and the Hunter Valley I would even say that it is one of Australia's best known wine regions:-)

May 07, 2012 at 2:01 PM
Bill427

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Any news about Amadio wines becoming available in America ?

May 07, 2012 at 4:48 PM
hugh27

Hand of Snooth

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Arlewood Estates is one of the most scored and premium wines from the region at great price points- worth a try- one of the first of the WA greats
Hugh

May 07, 2012 at 5:29 PM
jennym

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Having our daughter living in Perth has meant five trips Down Under...and several to the Margaret River region. Have done a Bushtucker canoe trip (but took a pass on the witchetty grubs!), visited Cape Leeuwin...and walked for miles through the Kerri forest when our car died! Great memories...and truly great wines!

May 07, 2012 at 5:43 PM
Bobby Boy

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My wife and I spent a very enjoyable 7 days there including Christmas Day last year.
Wine highlights are the superlative Cabernet Sauvignon and blends (Moss Wood, Woodlands, Vasse Felix, Houghton Gladstones, Cape Mentelle, Gralyn, Lenton Brae etc.). Shiraz does not show as well here in my opinion. Some very good examples of Tempranillo - too hot for consistently good Pinot - maybe at Pemberton. With whites, Chardonnay is excellent (Leeuwin Estate, Vasse Felix, Pierro, Cullen etc) also Semillon Sauvignon Blanc blends do very well, some see oak, others do not. Also some great winery Restaurants NB. Leeuwin Estate, Voyager etc)

May 07, 2012 at 9:17 PM
Snoother-
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Interesting introduction to what is, to my mind, a very well-established wine region. Only thing is that I find it hard to consider WA to be termed a cool-climate area. Sure the maritime proximity cools it but this seems generally one of the warmer areas of viticulture around the world. William B.

May 08, 2012 at 10:10 AM
Gunny

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I have had the distinct pleasure of tasting Devil's Lair Reds. Big, superb wines. Give them a try.

May 08, 2012 at 3:58 PM