Wineries & Cellar Doors
One of the world’s great wine regions — famed for Cabernet, Chardonnay and its SBS blends, with 200-plus producers from grand estates to tiny family cellar doors.
Wineries & Cellar Doors
Margaret River is one of the world’s great wine regions, and its cellar doors are the heart of any visit. Though it grows only a small slice of Australia’s grapes, it produces a huge share of the country’s premium wine — especially Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and the local SBS blends. With 200-plus producers, the trick is choosing well. Here’s how the region tastes, and how to plan a cellar-door day.
The Signature Wines
Cabernet Sauvignon
Structured, age-worthy reds — the region’s calling card.
Chardonnay
Elegant, world-renowned Chardonnay from the maritime climate.
SBS Blends
Fresh Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon — the region’s easy-drinking signature.
Estates & Boutiques
From grand estates like Leeuwin and Vasse Felix to tiny family cellar doors.
Cellar-Door Tips
- Pick a handful — mix one big estate with a couple of boutiques
- Book ahead for tastings, tours and cellar-door lunches
- Expect tasting fees at some (often waived with a purchase)
- Use a driver or a wine tour so everyone can taste
- Pair it with a long lunch — see where to eat
Wineries — FAQ
What wine is Margaret River known for?
Above all Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay, plus the region’s signature Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon blends (SBS), and Shiraz. Despite producing a small share of Australia’s wine, Margaret River makes a large share of its premium wine.
How many wineries are there?
The region has more than 200 wine producers and around 100-plus cellar doors, ranging from grand estates to small family operations — far too many for one visit, so it pays to choose a handful.
Which cellar doors should you visit?
Famous names include Vasse Felix (the region’s first vineyard), Leeuwin Estate, Cullen, Voyager Estate, Xanadu and Cape Mentelle, alongside dozens of smaller boutique cellar doors. Mix a big estate with a couple of small ones.
Do you need to book, and are there fees?
Some cellar doors take walk-ins; others prefer bookings, especially for tastings, tours or lunch. Many charge a tasting fee (often waived with a purchase). Fees and hours change — check ahead.
How do you visit safely without driving?
Use a designated driver or a guided wine tour so everyone can taste. The wineries are spread out, so a tour also saves navigating between them.
Margaret River, Planned Around You
World-class cellar doors and surf, ancient caves, karri forests and the wild Cape-to-Cape coast — with the driving and bookings handled by the family that’s toured Australia since 1974.
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