Area under vines: 860 ha (2150 acres)

An exciting area which has emerged over the past decade, situated between the Great Southern and Margaret River regions.  Whilst the climate in Pemberton is cooler there is moderately fertile soil structure and more humidity than the experienced in the immediate region of Northern Manjimup.

The transition from Marri* to predominately Karri** soils that takes place about halfway between the towns of Manjimup and Pemberton signals a fairly major environmental change.

The Karri loams in their pure state are formed from gneissic country rock, and could (reasonably) be expected to promote vine vigour.  However gravelly soils, similar to those in the Manjimup region, remain on many of the higher slopes.

As well as differing dominant soil types, there is a slight southward gradient to lower temperatures (despite Pemberton’s lower altitude) together with falling sunshine hours and more rainfall (except in January and February).

The determination of separate regions for Manjimup and Pemberton was gazetted by the geographical indication committee are the Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation in early 2006.

*    A native tree
**  A majestic tall native tree