Margaret River

Margaret River produces a one-two punch of Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay that rivals the world's best, with 98% of its wine estate-grown. The region's maritime influence and gravelly loam soils create Chardonnay with remarkable acidity and length. For Cabernet Sauvignon, it is consistently 20% more expensive than the typical Australian Cabernet, reflecting its top-tier quality. Compared to #2 in overall red-wine prestige in Australia, Margaret River's Cabernet outperforms #1 Barossa Valley's in structure and age-worthiness, with 15-year cellaring potential being the norm.