Wine regions Australia - Peel

Peel   Western Australia

The Peel region, with its close proximity to Perth, is a perfect destination for a day trip. Chenin Blanc and Shiraz are regional specialties.

The region includes the Peel Inlet a large body of water just south of Mandurah. The town of Williams lies on its eastern boundary. The Mediterranean climate varies the further inland you travel, as the cooling, moderating effects of the ocean diminish. The soils vary across the region from 'tuart' sandy soil on the coast to loams and gravelly soils further inland.

Peel has since its early days been an important agricultural and mining area. As with much of Western Australia there were vineyards established during the 1930s by Italian immigrants, but it wasn't until the 1970s that sustained development took hold. They grow Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Semillon and Verdelho and Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Shiraz.

A number of wineries have cellar doors, so whether you are day tripping it from Perth or heading south to the Margaret River and beyond, Peel is worth a stop.

Harvest time: mid February to mid March

Sites with more information:

• Peel Wine Association
• Mandurah