Pemberton

Pemberton
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Wine field (GI) in the Australia state of Western Australia. He belongs to the South Zone and West Australia is situated between the north-west Margaret River and the south east of Great Southern . The area is popularly known for its magnificent karri forests (eucalyptus), which cover 85% of the area, also called "Karri Country" called. Viticulture is practiced here only since 1977, is a young and emerging field. The vineyards cover 500 hectares of vineyards. Most are between the Donnelly River in the north and the middle of the range running Warren River. There is a warm maritime climate with rainfall mostly just before the winter, so that artificial Irrigation in summer necessary. The deep red karri loam is actually productive for vines so growers stress the vines, for example, intensive thinning artificially. The most important red grape varieties are Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Shiraz, the main white grape varieties Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Verdelho. Well-known producers are Chestnut Grove, Picardy, Salitage and Smith Brook.