Margaret River Wine

Margaret River wines include some very unique and special offerings from many different wineries in this region. The crowning gem of the region is often the Cabernet Sauvignon, which some say rivals McLaren Vale wines, they also produced some top quality white wines. The Chardonnay is a particular specialty of the region and is offered by many of the local wineries. Although the region is only young when talking about the age of wineries, it has established itself as an excellent proving ground for the development of truly world-class wines.

Located on the West Australian coast about a three-hour drive from Perth, it occupies an area of roughly a hundred kilometres from Cape Leeuwin to Cape Naturaliste. It is a very popular location for tourists all hoping to sample some of the premium blends the wineries can offer. The history of Margaret River wines in the region actually started in the 1830s, but the wines were not incredibly successful outside the local area until the 1950s. The main problem for Margaret River wines is their isolation, proving it difficult to get these wines out into the border drinking community, so for many years it remained closed off and enjoyed by locals in secrecy.

At Bottle Stop we have a large selection of Margaret River wines available for you to choose from. There is a good selection of different blends, so you are sure to find something that appeals to your particular tastes. If you have not tried any of these amazing West Australian wines, we suggest starting with Fifth Leg and Devil’s Lair wines. You can also sample some of the other excellent wines from the broader West Australian region, such as Thompson Estate. If you’re looking for a good comparison wine then choosing something from across the ditch in New Zealand will be a good choice, we’d suggest looking at wines offered from Squealing Pig, as they have a similar selection available.

In getting your alcohol delivery organised we can have these shipped to most locations in Australia (e.g. Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth) in about 3-5 days. For an accurate delivery schedule, you can enter your address and we’ll give you an approximate delivery date, and the shipping charges that may apply. As we sell many different Australian (and international) products we can help you in supplying suitable wines for your next social event or dinner party. In addition to wine, we also sell an excellent variety of beer, brandy, gin, liqueurs, rum, vodka, and whiskey.

As with all liquor supplies in Australia, we must adhere to current laws, and this includes limiting the sale of many of our products to people over the age of eighteen (18). All our couriers are instructed to check for suitable identification, and ideally, the person who placed the order receives it at the delivery address. In the case that no one is available, all parcels may be sent to a nearby collection point, and they can be picked up at a later time.

What does Margaret river wine taste like?

You’ll find an excellent selection of different Margaret River wines available from the region. However, of these, it is the Cabernet Sauvignon that is the most popular, shortly followed by the Chardonnay. Although they also have some brilliant examples of Shiraz, Rose, and Sauvignon Blanc. As you can find a good mix of red and white wines in the region you are actually quite spoiled for choice, especially if you have a preference for either red or white wine.

A good quality red wine will pair incredibly well with an assortment of dark roasted meats. You’ll notice the Cabernet Sauvignon from Margaret River will have flavours of black cherry, dark plums, and liquorice with a hint of mint. While the food you serve is integral to getting the best out of it, look to match it with a dark and rich sauce over any meat of your choosing, although lean Kangaroo is a brilliant choice. For the lighter Chardonnay, you’ll experience flavours of apple, lemon, and an assortment of tropical fruits. These are considered to be quite dry and will help bring out the flavours of most shellfish and other fish-based dishes. It is also excellent with cream-based sauces and light pastas.

What is the ideal drinking temperature for Margaret river wines?

In the past, it was believed that red wine should be served at room temperature, and whites needed to be quite cold. However, all of this has changed and it is recommended that most wines be served at cool temperatures. For many red wines they should be served at 16^oC-18^oC, an easy way to tell is the lighter the red wine the cooler it needs to be, so a Pinot Noir can be served at a colder temperature than a Shiraz. For the Chardonnay from the Margaret River region, it is recommended to serve it at 10^oC-12^oC.

You can easily cool down Margaret River wines by placing them in the kitchen fridge, just use a timer to make sure you get it to the right temperature (about 90 minutes for heavy reds, and 45 minutes for light reds and white wines). After it is at the temperature, open them up and let them breathe for around ten minutes before serving for the perfect drinking experience. If you need to keep any leftover wine, replace the cork and place it in the fridge, white wines will keep for about 2-3 days, and red 3-5, although this depends on how much oxidation has occurred while the bottle was open.