Peel Wine Region

The Peel Wine Region South of Perth is centered round the rapidly growing City of Mandurah. It stretches from the Indian Ocean to the Darling Range and the Darling plateau beyond. To the south is the Geographe Wine Region.

Vineyards were first established here in 1850s but by the end of the nineteenth century the wine industry had disappeared. The modern era began in the middle of the 1970s with the establishment of Peel Estate.

The climate is very warm, some relief being given by sea breezes near the coast, or altitude (up to 300m) inland along the range.

As is the case in most Australian wine regions Shiraz is the variety of choice but a significant number of wineries are thinking outside the square. Will Nairn at Peel Estate has had success with Zinfandel.

The following Peel wineries use alternative varieties

Amarillo Wines Grenache
Cape Bouvard Chenin blanc, Grenache, Verdelho
Concotton Creek Chenin blanc, Zinfandel
Drakesbrook Wines Petit verdot
Emmetts Crossing Wines Malbec, Verdelho
Hotham Ridge Winery Chenin blanc, Tempranillo, Viognier, Zinfandel
Peel Estate Chenin blanc, Souzao, Tinto Cao, Tinta amarella, Verdelho, Zinfandel
Peel Ridge Nebbiolo, Tempranillo, Viognier
Stakehill Estate Chenin blanc, Grenache, Taminga, Tarrango
The Ritual Grenache, Mourvedre, Viognier
Tuart Ridge Chenin blanc, Verdelho
Wandering Brook Estate Chenin blanc, Verdelho
Wandering Lane Zinfandel