Discover the top 100 best white wines of Greater Perth of Greater Perth as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the white wines that are popular of Greater Perth and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Wine zone of the Swan Valley on the doorstep of Perth (25 min), hot Mediterranean climate (24 °C in January), the historic birthplace of Australian wine since 1829. Chenin Blanc is the signature white (one third of Australian production of the variety): versatile from dry to luscious, with intense green apple, pear, white flowers and a honeyed-kerosene hint with age, preserved acidity and excellent ageing. Aromatic Verdelho. Full-bodied, spiced Shiraz as the signature red.
Chameleon whites with taut acidity, ranging from mineral dry (Savennières, Vouvray sec) to off-dry and medium-sweet (Vouvray, Montlouis), sumptuous botrytised sweet (Quarts-de-Chaume, Bonnezeaux, Coteaux du Layon) and brilliant sparkling (Crémant de Loire, Vouvray brut). Aromas of quince, apple, honey, white flowers, beeswax and flint. An Anjou variety, also star of South Africa's Western Cape.
white wines from the region of Greater Perth go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, lean fish or fruity desserts such as recipes of seafood lasagna, fideuà (paella with pasta and fish) or the coughing cat's apple crumble.
