The Peel Region

We are proud to call the Peel region our home here in Western Australia. Since establishing ourselves here back in 2000, the region has continued to grow in popularity and prosperity. The Peel region has built quite a name for itself, due to the diverse landscape, unique ecosystems, copious waterways and outstanding vineyard quality, producing wines of distinction. 

The European settlement of Peel dates back to 1829 when a visionary named Thomas Peel brought three ships of migrants from England for the Peel Settlement Scheme. In 1846, the first led, silver and zinc mine was opened in West Australia. Although short-lived, it presaged the large-scale mineral sands, gold and bauxite mining and the processing operations that commenced during the 1970s.

The first vines were planted in 1857. However, it wasn’t until the 1970s that more significant development began taking place. The first commercial vineyard was established with a planting of Shiraz by Will Nairn at the Peel Estate in 1974. While most other varieties have also now been established, Shiraz remains the flagship variety for the region.

This was the first white grape to be planted in Peel. The wine is produced with or without oak and gains character and depth with short to medium-term cellaring.

Planted in most of the localities throughout the region, this wine attests to the versatility of the variety. Character notes range from melon and stonefruit to rich and buttery.

Planted in many parts of the Peel region, this area produces a medium-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon that is slightly firmer when grown inland at higher elevations.

Not only the longest established in the region, our regions Shiraz is arguably the most successful variety, particularly around the Peel Estate. Overall, the style is medium-bodied with sweet, fine, ripe tannins.