NA ="Manjimup, Palgarup,";
FE1[0]=" A beautiful wine region tucked in Western Australia's Southern corner. Although Pinot Noir is widely planted, it is Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot that are beginning to make a name for themselves, while Sauvignon Blanc, Verdelho ar";
FE2[0]="e also common. The region only recently separated from Pemberton. These regions differ in both soils and climate. Manjimup has more sunshine, is warmer, and less humid. Manjimup's soil (marri) is less fertile, having more sand and";
FE3[0]=" gravel than Pemberton's karri loam. The Donnelly River flows across its eastern corner, and the Warren River flows from the north-east across the region through to Pemberton. The main towns are Palgarup, Manjimup and Jardee. Mani";
FE4[0]="jimup has lovely boutique wineries, some with cellar doors, magnificent forests and beautiful rich countryside. Harvest time: mid March to late April.";
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LA1[0]=" The Manjimup Wine Region contains some of the oldest soils in the world.  The best soils are the red gravelly loams over clay, which are associated with the Jarrah/Marri landscape. These soils are the same as the finest in Margare";
LA2[0]="t River with the main difference being in Manjimup they account for about 70% of the area and are uniform throughout. Due to the topography the soils are very well drained. Most vineyards in Manjimup are at an elevation of around ";
LA3[0]="300 metres above sea level. This is the key factor, which differentiates Manjimup from other Western Australian wine regions. This elevation gives Manjimup its unique climatic characteristics. It is estimated every 100 metres elev";
LA4[0]="ation gives a 1-degree temperature drop. Manjimup wine region ranges from about 35-95 kilometres from the coast. During the summer and autumn Manjimup receives less ran and cloud than the coastal wine regions of Western Australia.";
LA5[0]=" This quality factor is important in disease management and the longer ripening period for the later Bordeaux varieties, for which Manjimup is renowned.";
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CL1[0]=" Manjimup is the coolest wine region in Western Australia - principally due to its elevation above sea level and its close proximity to the confluence of the Great Southern and Indian Oceans.  The coolness of Manjimup can be seen i";
CL2[0]="n the temperature statistics of winter chill hours and mean January, summer temperatures.  This cooler climate confers the dual benefits of true vine dormancy and a long ripening period.  In general this region harvests equivalent";
CL3[0]=" varieties about 2-3 weeks later than Margaret River. This wine region receives one of the purest water supplies in the world. Far enough from the coast to have no salt problems and blest with well drained soils and topography whi";
CL4[0]="ch allows ample water catchment for the abundant winter rains. Manjimup wine region ranges from about 35-95 kilometres from the coast.  During the summer and autumn Manjimup receives less ran and cloud than the coastal wine region";
CL5[0]="s of Western Australia.  This quality factor is important in disease management and the longer ripening period for the later Bordeaux varieties, for which Manjimup is renowned.";
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HI1[0]=" The majority of vineyards in Manjimup are family owned and operated.  This family ownership has allowed the development of a quality focus reminiscent of Margaret River 20 years ago.  Pride and the pursuit of a premium quality pro";
HI2[0]="duct, whether making wine or selling grapes, have been a hallmark of Manjimup vineyards. Manjimup wineries are now cropping from vines which are 15 years old. Growers are now seeing the benefit only vine age can give. Yanmah Ridge";
HI3[0]=" Vineyard was the first commercial vineyard in what is now the Manjimup Wine Region. Yanmah Ridge wines represent the enterprise of the Nicholas family. Yanmah Ridge vineyards are unique in that they were the first and possibly on";
HI4[0]="ly vineyard to be established in Western Australia based purely on an in depth study to find the perfect location for grape growing in the southwest of Western Australia. In 1985, as a requirement to complete his winemaking qualif";
HI5[0]="ication at Roseworthy Agricultural College in South Australia, Peter Nicholas undertook a project to examine the most ideal wine-grape growing region in Western Australia. The only criteria were to find the best climate and soils,";
HI6[0]=" regardless of previous grape-growing history or reputation, and based on the world's top quality regions. The end result pointed to and area around the town of Manjimup in the Western Australia's southwest. This area was found to";
HI7[0]=" be the coolest growing region in Western Australia with high elevation, red gravel soils, pure water and perfect sunshine hours. After touring the shire of Manjimup in 1985, the perfect location was selected in 1986 and the first";
HI8[0]=" 8 hectares were planted in 1987 and Yanmah Ridge was born.";
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