Western Australia · Sub-regions
Perth Hills
The Darling Scarp east of Perth: small family wineries in the Bickley Valley, Carmel and Kalamunda at 200–400 metres, cooler nights than the Swan Valley, Shiraz and Chardonnay with freshness.
Grape Varieties
Shiraz, Chardonnay
Cabernet Sauvignon, Chenin Blanc
Most Famous Site
Bickley Valley
Vineyard Area
150 ha
Harvest
February – April
TERROIR PROFILE · Western Australia
Perth Hills Lateritic gravel on the Darling Scarp
Perth Hills: small estates in the valleys above the city, Shiraz with altitude freshness.
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
Mediterranean, nights cooler than the Swan Valley thanks to 200–400 m altitude.
TOPOGRAPHY · moderate
Valleys of the Darling Scarp: Bickley, Carmel, Kalamunda.
WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS
Typical Flavours of the Region
Chardonnay
WhiteSauvignon Blanc
WhiteCabernet Sauvignon
RedSyrah
RedRegion aroma cloud
Western Australia overview
This sub-region is part of Western Australia. The map shows all 9 sub-regions — Perth Hills is highlighted.
Overview
Typical Varieties
Terroir & Climate
Soil Type
Lateritic gravel, loam, granite
Climate
Mediterranean, altitude cooling
Top profiles
2 detailed profiles — all filterable in the list below
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which grape varieties define Perth Hills?
The key grape varieties in Perth Hills are Shiraz, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chenin Blanc. The best-known vineyard is Bickley Valley.
When is the best time to visit Perth Hills for wine?
The harvest in Perth Hills 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 Perth Hills taste like?
Soils: Lateritic gravel, loam, granite. Climate: Mediterranean, altitude cooling. Together they shape structure, acidity and aromatics – see the terroir profile above.
How many wineries are there in Perth Hills?
Cellarmap lists 4 wineries in Perth Hills across roughly 150 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 Perth Hills?
Bickley Valley is regarded as the most famous vineyard of Perth Hills. The vineyard overview on this page shows which estates farm it.
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