Western Australian wine

[1][2][3][4]: 765 [5] The Swan Valley established in 1829 by Thomas Waters is the historical centre for wine production in Western Australia.

[2][4][6] In the late 1960s, winemaking grew in the southern regions of Western Australia with the influence of Antarctic currents and onshore westerlies offering a more temperate climate for grape production.

[8] These appellations, called Australian Geographical Indications (AGI), are designated by the as either a zone, region, or sub-region that has a particular quality, reputation, or characteristic attributed to it; as defined by the regulatory government authority Wine Australia.

[1][2][6][13][14] The Margaret River wine region to the south of Western Australia, receives its temperate climate from the cooling influence of the Indian Ocean.

The Swan Valley is among the largest sources of Western Australia's wine, with grape varieties such as Verdelho, Chenin blanc, and Chardonnay.