About the Margaret River Wine Region Margaret River is one of Australia's most celebrated wine regions, and its reputation is well-earned. Despite producing just around 2% of the country's total grape harvest, the region accounts for roughly 20% of its premium wine output - a ratio that speaks directly to the quality of what is grown here. Established in the late 1960s, the region now hosts more than 200 predominantly boutique wineries. Around 12% of wines produced are organi