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Western Australia · Sub-regions
Swan Valley
Western Australia's oldest wine region, right on Perth's doorstep. Swan Valley harvests among Australia's earliest — hot summers deliver opulent, full-bodied styles with Chenin Blanc as the signature variety.
Grape Varieties
Chenin Blanc, Verdelho
Shiraz, Grenache
Most Famous Site
Swan District
Vineyard Area
400 ha
Harvest
January – February
TERROIR PROFILE · Western Australia
Swan Valley WA's oldest wine region · hot and dry
Swan Valley — Australia's oldest wine region (1834). Houghton, Sandalford, Olive Farm.
SOILS
Loambody-rich, velvety
Loamy soils give wines volume and a soft, velvety mouthfeel.
Sandaromatic, approachable
Loose sand and wind-blown sand warm up quickly and hold little water — they give aromatic, early-drinking wines with soft tannins; phylloxera-resistant.
Gravel / Sandlight, approachable
Gravel and sand drain heavily — vines struggle for water, wines turn fine, light and elegant.
CLIMATE · Mediterranean
Hot Mediterranean-continental climate: long, dry summers with high temperatures and mild, wetter winters. Ripening is early and brief, with harvest often starting in January.
TOPOGRAPHY · gentle
Flat valley on the Swan River northeast of Perth, at the foot of the Darling Scarp. Vineyards lie on the level coastal plain and the fringes of the scarp; slopes play hardly any role.
WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS
Typical Flavours of the Region
Chenin Blanc
WhiteVerdelho
WhiteSyrah
RedGrenache
RedRegion aroma cloud
Western Australia overview
This sub-region is part of Western Australia. The map shows all 9 sub-regions — Swan Valley is highlighted.
Overview
Typical Varieties
Terroir & Climate
Wine Character
Swan Valley is Australia's oldest wine region, just 25 minutes from Perth. The first vines were planted here in 1829. The hot, continental climate produces opulent, full-bodied wines, especially Chenin Blanc and Verdelho in lavish, fruit-driven styles. Fortified wines (sherry and port styles) have a long tradition. Today craft breweries, chocolate factories and art galleries complement the tourist offering – Swan Valley is a popular day-trip destination for Perth visitors. The heat waves of the Australian summer begin here, meaning harvest starts as early as January, before ripe grapes are even available in other Australian regions.
Soil Type
Heavy clay soils, silts, deep alluvial sediments of the Swan River
Climate
Hot-continental; one of Australia's hottest wine climates; short intensive harvest season
Top profiles
25 detailed profiles — all filterable in the list below
Faber Vineyard
Swan Valley
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon
Talijancich
Swan Valley
Shiraz, Pedro Ximenez, Verdelho
Harris Organic Wines and Spirits
Swan Valley
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
Lamont's Winery
Swan Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon, Muscat, Shiraz
Swan Valley Wines
Swan Valley
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon
Coorinja winery
Swan Valley
All Wineries
38 resultsFaber Vineyard
Swan Valley
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon
Talijancich
Swan Valley
Shiraz, Pedro Ximenez, Verdelho
Harris Organic Wines and Spirits
Swan Valley
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
Lamont's Winery
Swan Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon, Muscat, Shiraz
Coorinja winery
Swan Valley
Mann Winery
Swan Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Grenache
Oakover Grounds
Swan Valley
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon
Sandalford Winery
Swan Valley · Caversham
Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon
Swan Valley Wines
Swan Valley
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon
Holy Mary Cellars
Swan Valley · Herne Hill
Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Jarrah Ridge Wines
Swan Valley
Riesling, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon
Katgully Wines Cellar Door
Swan Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Nicola Estate
Swan Valley
Riesling, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
Sittella
Swan Valley
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon
Twin Hill Wines
Swan Valley
Black Swan Winery and Restaurant
Swan Valley · Henley Brook
Chapel Farm Estate
Swan Valley
Edgecombe Brothers
Swan Valley · Henley Brook
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is viticulture in the Swan Valley?
The Swan Valley is Australia's oldest wine-growing area; the first vines were planted here in 1829. It lies only 25 minutes from Perth.
What can visitors experience in the Swan Valley besides wine?
Craft breweries, chocolate factories and art galleries complement the offer; the Swan Valley is a popular day-trip destination for visitors to Perth. Fortified wines in sherry and port styles have a long tradition.
What is the climate in the Swan Valley and when is the harvest?
The Swan Valley has a hot continental climate and is one of the hottest wine-growing climates in Australia. The harvest season is short and intense, in January and February.
Which grape varieties define Swan Valley?
The key grape varieties in Swan Valley are Chenin Blanc, Verdelho, Shiraz and Grenache. The best-known vineyard is Swan District.
How many wineries are there in Swan Valley?
Cellarmap lists 38 wineries in Swan 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 Swan Valley?
Swan District is regarded as the most famous vineyard of Swan Valley. The vineyard overview on this page shows which estates farm it.
All wineries in Swan Valley, A to Z
- Ali's Vineyard · Herne Hill
- Ambrook Wines
- Black Swan Winery and Restaurant · Henley Brook
- Chapel Farm Estate
- Coorinja winery
- Edgecombe Brothers · Henley Brook
- Faber Vineyard
- Fig Tree Estate Winery
- Garbin Estate
- Hapel Farm
- Harris Organic Wines and Spirits
- Heafod Glen Winery
- Henley Park Winery
- Holy Mary Cellars · Herne Hill
- Jarrah Ridge Wines
- John Kosovich Wines
- Katgully Wines Cellar Door
- Lamont's Winery
- Lancaster Wines
- Little River Winery and Café
- Mandoon Estate
- Mandoon Vineyard
- Mann Winery
- Nicola Estate
- Oakover Grounds
- Olive Farm Wines
- Sandalford Winery · Caversham
- Sittella
- Stringybark Winery & Restaurant
- Swan Valley Wines
- Swan Wine Tasting
- Talijancich
- Twin Hill Wines
- Tyler's Vineyard
- Ugly Duckling Wines
- Upper Reach Winery
- Western Range
- Windy Creek Estate
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