After spending over a decade working at founding Margaret River wineries and guiding wine enthusiasts through this remarkable region for 16 years, I've discovered what makes each cellar door truly special. Margaret River produces less than 3% of Australia's wine, yet accounts for over 20% of the country's premium wine market. In this guide, I share the best wineries Margaret River has to offer – from iconic estates like Vasse Felix and Leeuwin to hidden gems producing some of the region's most exceptional wines. Whether you're seeking benchmark Cabernet Sauvignon, world-class Chardonnay, or intimate boutique experiences, discover where to taste, what to order, and why exploring with local expertise transforms a pleasant day into an unforgettable wine journey.

The Wadandi people have observed Margaret River's landscape for over 60,000 years, and in that time, they've recognized something that most visitors miss: this region doesn't follow four seasons, it follows six. Through generations of careful observation, the Wadandi identified distinct seasonal transitions marked not by calendar dates, but by the behavior of the land itself.