Manjimup Wine Region, Western Australia

Manjimup sits deep in WA’s southern forests, its vineyards cut from karri and jarrah country at around 200 to 300 metres. Though small in production, the district has earned a reputation for Verdelho, Merlot, and Cabernet of unusual poise – the fruit of warm days, forest-cooled nights, and gravelly, free-draining soils.

Manjimup Wine Region at a Glance

• Location – WA’s southern forests around the town of Manjimup, north of Pemberton.
• Climate – Continental with forest-cooled nights; drier and sunnier than Pemberton.
• Soils – Gravelly loams over clay – celebrated ‘marri country’.
• Key grape varieties – Verdelho, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc.
• Wine styles – Aromatic Verdelho, supple Merlot, structured Cabernet.

What Makes Manjimup Wines Distinctive?

Manjimup’s continental rhythm -warmer and sunnier than neighbouring Pemberton – suits mid-weight reds and aromatic whites. Verdelho has become a quiet signature, tropical and vivid; Merlot achieves a suppleness rare in Australia; and Cabernet Sauvignon ripens to structured, blackcurrant elegance. Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc complete a compact range from a handful of dedicated family producers.

Key Grape Varieties and Wine Styles

• Verdelho – The regional signature: vivid, tropical, fresh.
• Merlot – Supple, plummy, unusually fine for Australia.
• Cabernet Sauvignon – Structured blackcurrant elegance.
• Chardonnay – Poised, forest-cooled whites.
• Sauvignon Blanc – Crisp aromatic support.

Explore Manjimup Wineries and Cellar Doors

Fine Wine Buy Online lists Manjimup producers including Peos Estate and boutique growers among the forests. Confirm cellar door hours directly with wineries before visiting – most are small and open limited hours.

Finding Manjimup Wine

Manjimup wines are sold mainly through cellar doors and winery websites. Fine Wine Buy Online provides listings for direct contact with producers. Visit finewinebuyonline.com to discover and buy premium wines directly from wineries and cellar doors.

Related Western Australian Wine Regions

• Wine Regions of Western Australia – hub page for all eleven WA regions.
• Pemberton – karri-forest neighbour immediately south.
• Blackwood Valley – river country to the north.
• Great Southern – the vast region to the south-east.