The Collie River Valley Region, part of the Geographe Wine Region in Western Australia, is home to several renowned wineries that thrive due to the area's unique climate and soil composition. The maritime climate of the Geographe Wine Region, influenced by the Indian Ocean, brings consistent breezes year-round and fosters a variety of soil types and microclimates, enabling the cultivation of different grape varieties.
Harris River Estate stands out as a leading winery in the Collie River Valley Region, cultivating six distinct grape varieties and offering a wide selection of wines, craft beer, and infused gins. Near Collie, Bruswick, and Mumballup, visitors can explore charming wine cellars and boutique wineries that produce a diverse range of red, white, and rosé wines from various grapes.
Known for its robust, full-bodied, fruit-driven wines, the Geographe Wine Region excels in producing red wines like Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Tempranillo. The region's Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot blend is popular, resulting in refined wines with moderate tannins and excellent aging potential. White wines from grapes such as Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Sémillon are crisp, citrusy, and moderately acidic, best enjoyed when young.
The Geographe Wine Region also showcases a selection of Rare Ozzies varieties like Bastardo, Monduese, Pignoletto, Planta Fina, Pinotage, and Verdejo, contributing to the diverse range of wines available in the area.