Swan Valley

Regional wine styles

The Swan Valley's Mediterranean climate allows winemakers to grow and produce a remarkably wide range of varieties suited to a smorgasbord of cuisines. While the wines listed here are most typical of what is found in the Valley, visitors will discover Durif, Tempranillo, Rose, Grenache, Viognier and more. Follow the Swan Valley Fine Wine Trail, where you can visit wineries producing some of the best and most typical wines that have won trophies in recent years.

Sparkling Wines

Sparkling wines have long been the favoured drink to celebrate any occasion. Making sparkling wine in the traditional Methode Champenoise, the same method that produces Champagne in France, is labour intensive but well worth the extra effort. In the Swan Valley, delicious and creamy sparkling wines are produced from traditional varieties such as Chardonnay as well as Chenin Blanc and Shiraz.

Verdelho

Verdelho thrives in the climate of the Swan Valley. The variety is crisp and dry with tropical notes and is great with or without food. Ideal to serve with tapas, freshly shucked oysters and most Asian cuisines.