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Great Southern

Previously known as Lower Great Southern, this Australian wine region is located in the South West Australia Zone of WESTERN AUSTRALIA. It’s situated about 240 miles southeast of Perth around the towns of Albany and Mount Barker. This huge area measures approximately 90 miles by 60 miles and is broken up into a number of subregions—Albany, Denmark, Mount Barker, Frankland, and Porongurup. The climate in the region is moderately warm but varies over this large expanse. Albany and Denmark, which are farther south and close to the Southern Ocean, are influenced by a maritime climate, whereas the other three regions are inland to the north and have a more continental climate. CHARDONNAY is the most widely planted white VARIETY, and the quality of these wines is quite good. But it’s RIESLING that’s achieved star status here, and the wines made from it rival the best from other parts of Australia. SAUVIGNON BLANC and SÉMILLON are also grown in large quantities, followed by VERDELHO and Traminer (GEWÜRZTRAMINER). The most widely planted red varieties are CABERNET SAUVIGNON and Shiraz (SYRAH), and both are gaining excellent reputations. The Cabernet Sauvignon wines have achieved special attention for their BIG, POWERFUL, almost AUSTERE style and long AGING potential. MERLOT, PINOT NOIR, and CABERNET FRANC are also grown in sizeable quantities. There are over thirty-five wineries scattered throughout the region.
Related Links: Tasmania, Geographe, Blackwood Valley
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