Pemberton is located about 350 km South east of Perth in Western Australia.

It is a cool and wet region and the landscape is dominated by tall eucalypt forests.

Most vineyards are at about 150 - 250m elevation and are influenced by the Southern Ocean. Rainfall is concentrated in winter and spring, the weather in Pemberton is usually dry during summer and early Autumn, an ideal an ideal pattern for viticulture.

Vineyards are relatively recent addition to the landscape here. The region was identified in the 1970's by John Gladstones as an area suitable for viticulture and the majority of the vineyards are relatively young.

The climate is suitable for both reds and white and production is split roughly 50/50 between red and white.

Chardonnay, Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Verdelho are used to make varietal wines or more often the 'Classic Dry White' blends. Viognier as a varietal also has a place here.

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Shiraz dominate the red wine scene here, with some interest in Pinot noir.

• Angelicus Tempranillo
• Bellarmine Wines Petit verdot
• Black George Verdelho
• Channybearup Verdelho
• Donnelly River Chenin Blanc
• Fonty's Pool Vineyards Viognier
• Lillian Graciano, Marsanne, Mourvedre, Roussanne, Viognier
• Merum Viognier
• Phillips Estate Zinfandel
• Salitage Verdelho
• Smithbrook Petit verdot
• Tantemaggie Verdelho
• Truffle Hill Wines Cabernet franc

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Visiting Pemberton

The town of Pemberton was established as a timber town in the 1880s and much of the history is celabrated in galleries, museums and the historical Pemberton Tramway which will take you through the Karri forests.

The Gloucester tree is a giant Karri tree just out of Pemberton. Visitors can climb to a viewing platform after admiring the huge girth of the base of the tree.

Much of the forest is now protected by National Parks which is attractive for those interested in nature based activities

A range of accommodation in Pemberton is available. There are resorts, motels and hotels, but you may wish to stay in B&Bs or cottages in vineyards or forests.

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