Great Southern

Great Southern is a cool-climate region in Western Australia producing some of the country's most consistent Riesling, alongside structured Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz from sub-regions like Frankland River. It's not a single style — it's a collection of distinct voices, and that range is exactly what makes it worth exploring.

Why choose Great Southern wine?

Choose Great Southern when you want cool-climate precision across multiple grapes rather than a single-grape story. Alongside Margaret River, Great Southern has driven Western Australia's impact on export markets — these are wines that earn international respect, not just local loyalty. Frankland River Shiraz and Cabernet deliver structure and length that reward the dinner table; try them alongside slow-roasted lamb or aged hard cheese. Mount Barker brings a fleshier, more powerful Riesling alongside its own Cabernet and Shiraz, while Porongurup produces floral, taut, long-lived dry Riesling that suits a serious white-wine drinker who usually reaches for Alsace or Clare Valley. For something aromatic and immediately appealing, Albany and Denmark Sauvignon Blanc offers green, herbaceous, gooseberry-driven freshness — ideal for a weeknight seafood dinner. If you want cool-climate structure across Riesling, Shiraz, and Cabernet in one region, our Great Southern selection starts here →

Does Great Southern produce good Pinot Noir?

Yes — Porongurup, best known for Riesling, also produces Pinot Noir, making it one of the sub-regions to watch for cool-climate red varieties.

What style of Chardonnay does Great Southern make?

Cooler Great Southern sites give melon and grapefruit Chardonnay in a lighter style; warmer sites produce fuller-bodied wines with stone fruit — pick your preference by sub-region.

Is Grenache grown in Great Southern?

Frankland River grows Grenache alongside its better-known Shiraz, Cabernet, and dry Riesling — worth seeking out if you enjoy structured, warm-hearted reds.