NA ="Cowaramup, Jindong, Metricup,";
FE1[0]=" The Margaret River wine region includes the south western areas of WA, west of Busselton. It is a strip of coastal land, and ridge lands that is approximately 27km wide and has an elevation of about 40m (maximum 90m). It is unique";
FE2[0]="ly surrounded on 3 sides by ocean. The region running along the coast from Cape Naturaliste to Cape Leeuwin has more than 80 wineries. It has been sub-divided into 19 sub-regions (unofficial) to give more detail on the maps. It in";
FE3[0]="cludes the towns of Margaret River, Augusta, Karridale, Cowaramup, Yallingup and Dunsborough, with Busselton at the entrance to the region. The region enjoys a mild Mediterranean climate, rich soils, majestic forests and gentle la";
FE4[0]="ndscapes creating a near-perfect milieu for vines and wines. Grapes can be grown relatively free from pests and diseases and viticulture can be practiced with minimum interference letting the natural flavours shine through. The fi";
FE5[0]="rst vineyards in Margaret River were planted in 1967 by Dr. Tom Cullity. In the ensuing 30 years Margaret River has developed an international reputation as one of the premium wine growing regions of the world. The Bordeaux variet";
FE6[0]="ies of Cabernet, Merlot, Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc grow exceptionally well. Chardonnay also thrives. The area is characterised by small wineries, family owned and run, producing small parcels of world-class wines, though the la";
FE7[0]="rger companies are becoming more established in the area. Although the region enjoys in common a mild Mediterranean climate dominated by maritime influences throughout there are significant differences from North to South. The nor";
FE8[0]="thern areas, close to Geographe Bay are exposed to warm and dry north-east winds in summer. By contrast the southern part is dominated throughout summer by the very consistent south-east trade winds from the Southern Ocean. These ";
FE9[0]="are cooler and humid, and bring some coastal cloud. Central parts of the region are subject to both influences.";
LA1[0]=" The Margaret River wine region is surrounded by ocean on three sides. In addition to the whole of the Leeuwin-Naturaliste Ridge it includes the alluvial plans and northern slopes of the Whicher Range that are drained by the Mary B";
LA2[0]="rook and Carbumup and Buayanup River systems.  It also includes the Margaret River drainage basin and the low hills and plains adjacent to the Lower Blackwood River. Soil types and local topography are varied. There are extensive ";
LA3[0]="plains areas in the northern and areas with gently hilly topography in the central areas. Soils in the cape district of WA support towering jarrah and karri forests, and such others as marri, peppermint gum, black butt and blackbo";
LA4[0]="y. The best viticultural soils are generally regarded as those that once supported jarrah and marri. The best viticultural soils, the gravelly Forest Grove series, are present in most areas. The most common feature is that of the ";
LA5[0]="ridge, which is predominantly a gravely or gritty sandy loam formed directly from underlying granite and gneissic rock. The soils are highly permeable when moist, but have a low water holding capacity, giving a need for irrigation";
LA6[0]=" in many situations. For successful vineyard planting, there must be an element of protection from the sometimes-harsh sea winds.";
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CL1[0]=" The climate is strongly maritime influenced, with the most marked Mediterranean climate of any zone, with a strongly winter dominant rainfall. It has an annual diurnal temperature range of only 7.6°C. The low diurnal and seasonal ";
CL2[0]="temperature range means that there is a steady accumulation of warmth during the growing season, while spring frosts are extremely rare and very localised. The heat degree-days are recorded as 1690. The area has an ideal climate f";
CL3[0]="or growing grapes characterised by relatively high winter rainfall (approximately 1150mm annually) and dry warm summers. There is usually a low incidence of frost, cloud, rain, and hail during the ripening period. The moderating c";
CL4[0]="limatic effect of the Indian and Southern oceans is also a primary factor in the predicability and stability of the climate in the area. Thus a number of Margaret River vineyards are unirrigated.  The size of the wine region howev";
CL5[0]="er gives rise to several distinct microclimates and soil changes.  An interesting variance in styles of wine can be detected in the same variety from different parts of the cape. Naturally, other factors play a role here also, inc";
CL6[0]="luding viticultural and winemaking technique and topographical location. The northern areas are exposed to warm and dry north-east winds in summer. In contrast the southern part is dominated throughout summer by the very consisten";
CL7[0]="t south-east trade winds from the Southern Ocean. These are cooler and humid, and bring some coastal cloud. Central parts of the region are subject to both influences. The resulting north-south climatic gradient is not dramatic as";
CL8[0]=" measured by conventional mean temperatures, but is real in viticultural terms.";
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HI1[0]=" The Margaret River wine story is one of longing, science, daring, creativity and style. The story began with Italian immigrant farmers, Albert Credaro, Jimmy Meleri and Domenic Garuccio planting vines to supply themselves and othe";
HI2[0]="r Italian families with the table wine they so sorely missed in this the land of the 6 o'clock swill. They were successful. The work of the Italians was supported by science when in the 1960s agronomist Dr John Gladstones and viti";
HI3[0]="culturalist Professor Harold Olmo recommended the region for viticulture citing its climate and soil as being comparable to that of Burgundy. A brave and inspired group of medicos and women acted upon Gladstones's advice and plant";
HI4[0]="ed vines. Dr Tom Cullity established Vasse Felix, Di and Dr Kevin Cullen, Cullen Wines, Dr Bill and Sandra Parnell, Moss Wood and Drs Eithne and John Lagan, Chateau Xanadu. Ownership has changed hands but these early vineyards bec";
HI5[0]="ame the household names in the Margaret River story and international reputation. In the ensuing 30 years Margaret River has developed an international reputation as one of the premium wine growing regions of the world. The Bordea";
HI6[0]="ux varieties of Cabernet, Merlot, Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc grow exceptionally well.  As vineyards aged and more vineyards and wineries were established the region began to hone its reputation, winning medals and trophies for t";
HI7[0]="heir creative blends and distinctive styles. The region has become famous for its fruity, dry whites, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. The Shiraz came onto the world stage when Evans and Tate won the 'best red in the world' at the 2";
HI8[0]="000 London International Wine Challenge.";
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