Located on the west coast of Australia, Margaret River is a truly unique wine region where the Indian Ocean breezes moderate the climate and enhance the vineyards. Here, Cabernet Sauvignon reds sit alongside some of the southern
hemisphere’s most refined Chardonnays, offering freshness and minerality that rival certain Burgundian cuvées.
Margaret River Terroir: Coastal Freshness and Diversity
Margaret River benefits from a sea-tempered climate, similar to Bordeaux but with an even stronger oceanic influence. Granite, limestone, and clay soils provide remarkable diversity. The result: wines that combine mineral freshness, aromatic elegance, and generous structure, whether white or red.
Key Grape Varieties
- Cabernet Sauvignon: elegant, precise, with notes of cassis, graphite, and silky tannins.
- Chardonnay: mineral and taut, with aromas of citrus and stone fruits.
- Red Blends (GSM, Bordeaux Blend): powerful and balanced, with a distinctly Australian identity.
- White Blends (Semillon - Sauvignon Blanc): lively and refreshing wines, perfect for aperitifs and seafood.
Our Leading Producers
🍇 McHenry Hohnen
Co-founded by David Hohnen, also the creator of the legendary Cape Mentelle and Cloudy Bay, the family-run McHenry Hohnen estate is an essential reference. Critics
praise their exceptional Chardonnays, precise Cabernets, and blends like Hazel’s Vineyard GSM or the BDX Blend. The style? Powerful yet balanced wines, always marked by Margaret River’s freshness.
Notable cuvées available on Vinodelice:
- Laterite Hills Chardonnay: pure, mineral, irresistible.
- Apiary Block Chardonnay: finely balanced between richness and tension.
- Hazel’s Vineyard GSM: a generous and refined blend.
- BDX Blend: Malbec, Cabernet, and Petit Verdot for a structured Bordeaux-style red.
- Rocky Road Shiraz: a great entry point into McHenry Hohnen’s world.
🍇 L.A.S. Vino
A young and daring estate, L.A.S. Vino (“Luck, Art, Science”) is a favorite among international critics. Their cuvées push the boundaries of classical style with creativity and precision. From intense Cabernet Sauvignon to the surprising Chenin
Blanc “CBDB” and the original Pirate Blend, L.A.S. Vino embodies the avant-garde of Margaret River.
Notable cuvées:
- CBDB Chenin Blanc Dynamic Blend: a unique and vibrant expression of Chenin.
- Cabernet Sauvignon: dark fruit, elegance, and oceanic freshness.
- Pirate Blend 2022: original, charming, and complex blend.
Why Choose a Margaret River Wine?
- For the unique balance of power and freshness.
- For critically acclaimed cuvées that remain accessible.
- For diversity: from powerful reds to mineral whites and innovative blends.
Food Pairings
- Cabernet Sauvignon: grilled meats, game, aged cheeses.
- Chardonnay: fine fish, lobster, creamy poultry dishes.
- Red Blends (GSM, BDX, Pirate Blend): Mediterranean cuisine, spicy dishes, barbecue.
- Semillon – Sauvignon Blanc: oysters, ceviche, summer aperitifs.
❓ FAQ – Margaret River Wines
What are the iconic wines of Margaret River?
Margaret River is renowned for elegant Cabernet Sauvignon, mineral Chardonnays, as well as red blends (GSM, BDX) and fresh white blends (Semillon – Sauvignon Blanc).
Why are Margaret River wines so sought after?
Thanks to its Indian Ocean-tempered climate, the region produces wines with a rare balance of power and finesse. International critics consider Margaret River one of the best wine regions in the southern hemisphere.
What is the style of Margaret River Chardonnay?
Margaret River Chardonnays combine saline freshness, mineral tension, and aromatic elegance, often compared to top southern Burgundy whites.
What is the style of Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon?
Cabernets feature notes of cassis, graphite, and spices, with silky tannins. They sometimes recall Bordeaux but with a unique maritime freshness.
Who are the leading producers of Margaret River?
At Vinodelice, we distribute two key estates:
- McHenry Hohnen, founded by the creator of Cape Mentelle and Cloudy Bay.
- L.A.S. Vino, an avant-garde estate highly praised by critics.
What foods pair with Margaret River wines?
- Cabernet Sauvignon: grilled meats, game, aged cheeses.
- Chardonnay: fine fish, lobster, creamy poultry dishes.
- Red Blends: Mediterranean cuisine, barbecue, spicy dishes.
- White Blends: oysters, ceviche, fresh salads.
Where to buy Margaret River wine?
You can explore and purchase our selection of Margaret River wines directly on Vinodelice, with both accessible cuvées and iconic bottles.
Margaret River is where the ocean meets the vineyard. Between historic estates and young talent, the region offers wines of rare intensity and incomparable elegance. With Vinodelice, discover a selection that combines accessibility
with critically acclaimed top names.
👉 To explore other iconic Australian regions, check out our full collection of Australian wines.
