Western Australia · Sub-regions
Blackwood Valley
The hinterland between Margaret River and Manjimup along the Blackwood River: Nannup, Bridgetown and Boyup Brook on gravel over loam, more continental than the coast – structured Cabernet and spicy Shiraz.
Grape Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz
Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot
Most Famous Site
Nannup, Bridgetown, Boyup Brook
Vineyard Area
400 ha
Harvest
February – April
TERROIR PROFILE · Western Australia
Blackwood Valley Gravel over loam in the hinterland
Blackwood Valley: the hinterland between Margaret River and Manjimup — Cabernet with an edge.
SOILS
Gravel / Sandlight, approachable
Gravel and sand drain heavily — vines struggle for water, wines turn fine, light and elegant.
Loambody-rich, velvety
Loamy soils give wines volume and a soft, velvety mouthfeel.
Graniteelegant, lightly spicy
Weathered granite produces elegant, slender wines with fine, lightly spicy profile.
CLIMATE · Mediterranean
More continental than Margaret River: hot days, cold nights.
TOPOGRAPHY · gentle
Gentle hills along the Blackwood River at Nannup and Bridgetown.
WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS
Typical Flavours of the Region
Sauvignon Blanc
WhiteCabernet Sauvignon
RedMerlot
RedSyrah
RedRegion aroma cloud
Western Australia overview
This sub-region is part of Western Australia. The map shows all 9 sub-regions — Blackwood Valley is highlighted.
Overview
Typical Varieties
Terroir & Climate
Soil Type
Gravel over loam, granite
Climate
Continental Mediterranean, cold nights
Top profiles
1 detailed profiles — all filterable in the list belowAll Wineries
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which grape varieties define Blackwood Valley?
The key grape varieties in Blackwood Valley are Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot. The best-known vineyard is Nannup, Bridgetown, Boyup Brook.
When is the best time to visit Blackwood Valley for wine?
The harvest in Blackwood Valley takes place February – April – when vineyards and cellars are busiest. May to July suits tastings without harvest bustle; many estates open their tasting rooms off-season by appointment.
What does the terroir of Blackwood Valley taste like?
Soils: Gravel over loam, granite. Climate: Continental Mediterranean, cold nights. Together they shape structure, acidity and aromatics – see the terroir profile above.
How many wineries are there in Blackwood Valley?
Cellarmap lists 2 wineries in Blackwood Valley across roughly 400 hectares of vines. Every profile shows location, contact, grape varieties and, where available, vineyards, classification and visitor information.
Which is the most famous vineyard in Blackwood Valley?
Nannup, Bridgetown, Boyup Brook is regarded as the most famous vineyard of Blackwood Valley. The vineyard overview on this page shows which estates farm it.
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