N[0]="Bowmans Wines"; E[0]=""; A[0]="30 km SW of town,RMB 543, Springs Road, Mount Barker, Western Australia 6324"; W[0]="http://www.bowmanswines.com.au/about001.htm"; T[0]="+61 (0) 8 9857 6083"; F[0]="+61 (0) 8 9857 6054"; D1[0]=" The Bowmans vineyard, owned by Gerald and Marion Jenkins, is situated amongst the gentle slopes of a beef-cattle farm, approximately thirty kilometre south-west of the town site of Mount Barker, a premium wine producing region. On"; D2[0]="e hectare each of Sauvignon Blanc and Shiraz were planted in 1998, with a further two hectares of these two varieties added the next year. Further expansion was carried out in August and September of 2001 with two hectares of Ries"; D3[0]="ling added to the vineyard. The Porongurup winery is situated at the foot of the spectacular Porongurup ranges. The 2001 vintage saw the winery process over 700 tonnes of fruit. The 2001 vintage was an exciting stage in the develo"; D4[0]="pment of Bowmans Wines. It was their first vintage, and resulted in a modest yield (just over eight tonnes) of quality hand-picked fruit. The tradition of producing fine wine has continued."; D5[0]=""; D6[0]=""; D7[0]=""; D8[0]=""; D9[0]=""; V1[0]=" Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz,"; V2[0]=""; V3[0]=""; L1[0]=" "; L2[0]=""; L3[0]=""; L4[0]=""; L5[0]=""; N[1]="Castle Rock Estate"; E[1]="diletti@castlerockestate.com.au"; A[1]="30km SE MT Barker, PO Box 891, Albany WA 6331"; W[1]="http://www.castlerockestate.com.au"; T[1]="+61 (0) 8 9853 1035"; F[1]="+61 (0) 8 9853 1010"; D1[1]=" Castle Rock Estate is located on the northeast face of the Porongurup mountain range 40 km north east of Albany and 30 km southeast of Mt. Barker. In 1981 the principals, Angelo and Wendy Diletti, specifically selected the 55-hect"; D2[1]="are property to grow premium quality table-wine grapes. The choice was based of the altitude, an approximate eastern slope, well-drained soils and excellent water catchment potential. The altitude, 350 meters, and the position of "; D3[1]="the vineyard, which exposes the vines to cooling south-east breezes results in a prolonged growing season, enables the fruit to develop maximum varietal flavour and ripeness. The wide arc of magnificent views was a bonus. The firs"; D4[1]="t varieties (Riesling and Cabernet Sauvignon) were planted in 1983. Further vines were added in 1986 with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Later planting included Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Since 1993 all of the varieties have been grow"; D5[1]="n on a Scott Henry trellis system, which has enabled the quality to be enhanced while achieving optimum yields appropriate for climate and wine style. The vines are cane pruned with careful attention paid to vine nutrition and wat"; D6[1]="er requirements throughout the growing season. Hedging is avoided by achieving the correct balance between vegetative growth and fruit production. Their first vintage Riesling in 1986 won an 18 point silver award at the Mount Bar"; D7[1]="ker Wine Show that year. Since then the Rieslings have consistently won silver awards or better in regional or capital city shows. Robin Bradley in his 'Little Gold Book', Australian and New Zealand Vintages, awards Castle Rock Ri"; D8[1]="eslings five stars."; D9[1]=""; V1[1]=" Cabernet Sauv Blend, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet franc, Chardonnay, Merlot Blend, Merlot, Methode champenoise, Muscat, Pinot Noir, Red Blend, Riesling, White Blend,"; V2[1]=""; V3[1]=""; L1[1]=" Robert Reserve, Late Harvest, Liqueur Muscat"; L2[1]=""; L3[1]=""; L4[1]=""; L5[1]=""; N[2]="Chatsfield"; E[2]="chats@chatsfield.com.au"; A[2]="10 km South of town, O'Neill Road, Mount Barker, WA 6324"; W[2]="http://www.chatsfield.com.au"; T[2]="+61 (0) 8 9411605"; F[2]="+61 (0) 8 98 41 6811"; D1[2]=" Cool summers, high rainfall and good soils combine in the Mount Barker area to make it one of Australia's premium table wine districts. Chatsfield Vineyard, just 10 kms south of Mount Barker, lies in the westerly shadows of the Po"; D2[2]="ronurup Ranges. The cooling influence of the ranges along with the gravel/clay soil of the vineyard, combine to produce the luscious cool climate fruit which, since the vineyards inception has produced elegant and flavoursome wine"; D3[2]="s with the characteristic of quality cool climate wines. Today the vineyard is producing 4,500 cases of wine, which include Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Shiraz, Chardonnay and Cabernet Franc. With all wines winning major awards acros"; D4[2]="s Australia in the last few years, each vintage of Chatsfield is selling out within months of release, and plans are underway to increase production in the next few years Chatsfield aim to make wines to accompany any food, not too"; D5[2]=" overpowering, but with subtle flavours that keep on keeping on. The owners believe that these fruit flavours begin in the vineyard and they pour all our energy into producing the intense flavours so characteristic of Chatsfield w"; D6[2]="ine."; D7[2]=""; D8[2]=""; D9[2]=""; V1[2]=" Cabernet franc, Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Shiraz,"; V2[2]=""; V3[2]=""; L1[2]=" "; L2[2]=""; L3[2]=""; L4[2]=""; L5[2]=""; N[3]="Dukes Vineyard"; E[3]="dukes@agn.net.au"; A[3]="Porongurup Road"; W[3]=""; T[3]="+61 (0) 8 9853 1107"; F[3]="+61 (0) 8 9853 1107"; D1[3]=" When Hilde and Ian (Duke) Ranson sold their clothing manufacturing business in 1998 they were able to fulfil a long-held dream of establishing a vineyard in the Porongurup subregion of Great Southern. "; D2[3]=""; D3[3]=""; D4[3]=""; D5[3]=""; D6[3]=""; D7[3]=""; D8[3]=""; D9[3]=""; V1[3]=" "; V2[3]=""; V3[3]=""; L1[3]=" "; L2[3]=""; L3[3]=""; L4[3]=""; L5[3]=""; N[4]="Fernbrook Wines"; E[4]=""; A[4]="Porongurup"; W[4]=""; T[4]=""; F[4]=""; D1[4]=" No data"; D2[4]=""; D3[4]=""; D4[4]=""; D5[4]=""; D6[4]=""; D7[4]=""; D8[4]=""; D9[4]=""; V1[4]=" "; V2[4]=""; V3[4]=""; L1[4]=" "; L2[4]=""; L3[4]=""; L4[4]=""; L5[4]=""; N[5]="Ironwood Estate Wines"; E[5]=""; A[5]="RMB 1288 Porongurup Rd., Porongurup, WA 6324"; W[5]=""; T[5]="+61 (0) 8 9853 1126"; F[5]="+61 (0) 8 9853 1172"; D1[5]=" Ironwood Estate is a small winery located at Porongurup in the Great Southern Region. Wines produced are: Reserve Chardonnay, Chardonnay, Riesling, Late Pick Riesling, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Merlot. "; D2[5]=""; D3[5]=""; D4[5]=""; D5[5]=""; D6[5]=""; D7[5]=""; D8[5]=""; D9[5]=""; V1[5]=" Cabernet Blend, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Riesling, Shiraz,"; V2[5]=""; V3[5]=""; L1[5]=" "; L2[5]=""; L3[5]=""; L4[5]=""; L5[5]=""; N[6]="Jingalla Wines"; E[6]="jingallawines@wn.com.au"; A[6]="RMB 1316 Bolganup Dam Road, Porongurup, WA 6324"; W[6]="http://www.wt.com.au/~mtbarkwa/porongurup/members/jingalla/Jingalla_Winery.htm"; T[6]="+61 (0) 8 9853 1103"; F[6]="+61 (0) 8 9853 1023"; D1[6]=" Located at the entrance to the Porongurup National Park, Jingalla is a family business dedicated to producing a range of fine premium wines. Established in 1979 with the first vintage being produced in 1983 and proud to be contrib"; D2[6]="uting to the Porongurup region's increasing reputation for premium grapes and wines. Cellar sales are from 10.30am to 5.00pm daily. Enjoy the picnic and barbecue area situated in beautiful gardens with shaded lawns and a children'"; D3[6]="s playground. There is an attractive self-contained two-bedroom cottage available with all country comforts. Enjoy a relaxed holiday getaway in unique surroundings. Wines produced are: Verdelho- A dry white fermented in French Oak"; D4[6]=" to add nutty complexity to the intense tropical fruit characters. Semillon- Matured in French and American Oak adding nutty vanilla overtones to this herbaceous dry white. Riesling- An elegant medium dry white showing delicate li"; D5[6]="me fragrances with a lingering passionfruit palate. Great Southern White- A medium dry blend of Semillon, Riesling and Chardonnay. Late Harvest- A spicy medium sweet fruity style wine. Cabernet Rouge- A light and refreshing fruity"; D6[6]=" Cabernet. Great Southern Red- Matured in aged French Oak, soft tannins enhance this blend. Cabernet Sauvignon- A magnificent and full-bodied dry red matured in French Oak. Shiraz-Reserve- A special medium bodied spicy pepper Shir"; D7[6]="az. Tawny Port- A soft and fruity Shiraz Port. Liqueur Muscat- A luscious and roundly balanced mellow liqueur."; D8[6]=""; D9[6]=""; V1[6]=" Cabernet Blend, Cabernet Sauvignon, Muscat, Pinot Noir, Red Blend, Riesling Blend, Riesling, Semillon, Shiraz, Tawny Port, Verdello, White Blend,"; V2[6]=""; V3[6]=""; L1[6]=" Anniversary Liqueur, Barrel Fermented, Cabernet Rouge, Great Southern Red, Great Southern White, Late Harvest, Reserve, Reserve Riesling,"; L2[6]=""; L3[6]=""; L4[6]=""; L5[6]=""; N[7]="Karrivale Wines"; E[7]="sandgate@highway1.com.au"; A[7]="Woodlands Road, Porongurup, WA 6324"; W[7]=""; T[7]="+61 (0) 8 9853 1009"; F[7]="+61 (0) 8 9853 1129"; D1[7]=" A tiny Riesling specialist in the wilds of the Porongurup that forced to change its name from Narang because Lindemans felt it could be confused with its (now defunct) Nyrang Shiraz brand. "; D2[7]=""; D3[7]=""; D4[7]=""; D5[7]=""; D6[7]=""; D7[7]=""; D8[7]=""; D9[7]=""; V1[7]=" Chardonnay, Riesling,"; V2[7]=""; V3[7]=""; L1[7]=" "; L2[7]=""; L3[7]=""; L4[7]=""; L5[7]=""; N[8]="Millinup Estate Wines"; E[8]="millinup@iinet.net.au"; A[8]="RMB 1280 Porongurup Rd, Porongurup, WA 6324"; W[8]="http://www.millinupestate.iinet.net.au/winery.htm"; T[8]="+61 (0) 8 9853 1105"; F[8]="+61 (0) 8 9853 1105"; D1[8]=" Millinup is surely one of the most scenic vineyards in the region. Their boutique Rhine Riesling wines are produced from grapes grown high up in the cool Porongurup 'karri' soils in a climate similar to the grapes' German homeland"; D2[8]=". They also produce classic Bordeaux style Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot blends which have a maturation period of up to 2 years in French Oak barriques before bottling."; D3[8]=""; D4[8]=""; D5[8]=""; D6[8]=""; D7[8]=""; D8[8]=""; D9[8]=""; V1[8]=" Cabernets, Riesling,"; V2[8]=""; V3[8]=""; L1[8]=" Twin Peaks, Old Cottage,"; L2[8]=""; L3[8]=""; L4[8]=""; L5[8]=""; N[9]="Mount Trio Vineyard"; E[9]=""; A[9]="Cnr Castle Rock and Porongurup Roads, Porongurup WA 6324"; W[9]=""; T[9]=""; F[9]=""; D1[9]=" Mount Trio was established by Gavin Berry and Gill Graham shortly after they moved to the Mount Barker district in late 1988. Gavin Berry was assistant winemaker to John Wade, and Gill managed the cellar-door sales. Gavin is now s"; D2[9]="enior winemaker and managing director of Plantagenet, and Gill is the mother of two young children. In the meantime they have slowly built up the Mount Trio business, based in part upon estate plantings of 2 hectares of pinot noir"; D3[9]=" and half a hectare of chardonnay and in part on purchased grapes. An additional 6 hectares was planted in the spring of 1999, and plans are to ultimately increase production to around 5000 cases. Product Range: Sauvignon Blanc, C"; D4[9]="hardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Merlot."; D5[9]=""; D6[9]=""; D7[9]=""; D8[9]=""; D9[9]=""; V1[9]=" Cabernet Blend, Chardonnay, Merlot Blend, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc,"; V2[9]=""; V3[9]=""; L1[9]=" "; L2[9]=""; L3[9]=""; L4[9]=""; L5[9]=""; N[10]="Porongurup Winery"; E[10]=""; A[10]="Porongurup Rd, Porongurup, WA 6324"; W[10]=""; T[10]="+61 (0) 8 9853 1020"; F[10]="+61 (0) 8 9853 1025"; D1[10]=" No Info"; D2[10]=""; D3[10]=""; D4[10]=""; D5[10]=""; D6[10]=""; D7[10]=""; D8[10]=""; D9[10]=""; V1[10]=" "; V2[10]=""; V3[10]=""; L1[10]=" "; L2[10]=""; L3[10]=""; L4[10]=""; L5[10]=""; N[11]="Springview Wine"; E[11]=""; A[11]="Woodlands Rd, PO Narrikup, WA 6326"; W[11]=""; T[11]="+61 (0) 8 9853 2088"; F[11]="+61 (0) 8 9853 2098"; D1[11]=" This fine vineyard is situated in a spectacular spot off Woodlands Road on the south west side of the Porongurup Range. The vines are irrigated with spring mineral water, infusing vital nutrients into the juice. Their Riesling is "; D2[11]="dry and crisp with fresh fruit characters. The Chardonnay is an elegant wine with ripe fruit flavours, aromas and a hint of oak. The Cabernet Sauvignon has excellent berry flavours. The tannins and oak maturation give this wine go"; D3[11]="od cellaring potential."; D4[11]=""; D5[11]=""; D6[11]=""; D7[11]=""; D8[11]=""; D9[11]=""; V1[11]=" Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Riesling,"; V2[11]=""; V3[11]=""; L1[11]=" "; L2[11]=""; L3[11]=""; L4[11]=""; L5[11]=""; N[12]="Zarephath Wines"; E[12]="sales@zarephathwines.com"; A[12]="East Porongurup; P O Box 1236, Albany WA 6331"; W[12]="http://www.zarephathwines.com"; T[12]="+61 (0) 8 9853 1152"; F[12]="+61 (0) 8 9841 8124"; D1[12]=" The vineyard at Zarephath is situated in East Porongurup, in the Great Southern Region of Western Australia. It is a unique site, being the easternmost vineyard in the region, and enjoys a cool but sunny meso-climate. During the g"; D2[12]="rowing season, winds blowing off the Southern Ocean provide a moderating influence. Soils vary from gravely clay to sandy loam, all over clay subsoils and granite bedrock. The vineyard aspect ranges from southeast to northeast, an"; D3[12]="d the surrounding native bushland, dominated by stunted Jarrah and Marri, produces a heady aroma of red gum blossom during the ripening period. With rainfall at 600 ml per year, the vines are drip irrigated just sufficiently to av"; D4[12]="oid stress. Cropping levels are kept low in order to bring out more intense fruit flavours and colour. The motto in the Zarephath vineyard is 'quality through attention to detail'. With the extra hands available that living in com"; D5[12]="munity provides, we are able to spend more quality time in with each individual vine, ensuring that the balance between vegetative growth and fruit production is maintained, and that the vines are always kept in a generally health"; D6[12]="y condition."; D7[12]=""; D8[12]=""; D9[12]=""; V1[12]=" Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Shiraz,"; V2[12]=""; V3[12]=""; L1[12]=" "; L2[12]=""; L3[12]=""; L4[12]=""; L5[12]="";