Geographe is a wine region of Western Australia, Australia.
Cabernet Sauvignon leads the plantings, with Shiraz, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon, plus one more alongside it.
Vines root into free-draining, limestone and sand.
The climate is mediterranean, running maritime and sea breezes.
The vineyards themselves read as riverside.
Red wine, dry white wine and sweet white wine, plus two more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows powerful and fruit-driven, reflecting berry characteristics, fresh and zesty and rounded and aromatic, plus four more.
Pour them alongside grilled seafood, roasted chicken, salsa verde and creamy pasta.
Serve chilled.
Keeps for 5 to 10 years.
In the glass.
Red: Powerful and fruit-driven, Reflecting berry characteristics.
Dry white: Fresh and zesty.
Sweet white: Rounded and aromatic, Balancing sweetness with refreshing acidity.
Rosé: Vibrant and fruity, Perfect for warm-weather enjoyment.
Sparkling: Showcasing local varietals.
Grapes planted here.
Bottles to look for.
- Bakkheia 'Aequitas', Geographe, Australia
- Bakkheia 'Tripartite', Preston Valley, Australia
- Bakkheia Priapus Cabernet Sauvignon, Geographe, Australia
- Della Fay Reserve Shiraz, Geographe, Australia
- Fishbone Blue Label Shiraz, Geographe, Australia
- Green Door Amphora Monastrell, Geographe, Australia
- Harvey River Bridge Estate Rose, Geographe, Australia
- Henty View The Dress Circle Cabernet Sauvignon, Geographe, Australia
At the table.
- grilled seafood
- roasted chicken
- salsa verde
- creamy pasta
- spiced lamb
Serving and cellaring.
- Serve chilled.
- Keeps for 5 to 10 years.
Nearby regions.
Geographe: common questions
01.What grapes is Geographe known for?+
02.What kind of wine does Geographe make?+
03.Where is Geographe?+
04.What food goes with Geographe wine?+
05.How long does Geographe wine age?+
More from here: every wine region in Australia, or the wider Western Australia guide.