Australia Vineyards Peel Estate Peel Estate is one of Western Australia's most prestigious premium wineries and the first in the now growing Peel Wine Region. Established in 1973 by Will Nairn who continues to delight wine connoisseurs with his remarkable range of red and white wines produced on coastal limestone country in Baldivis which is about 70km South of Perth, Western Australia. The winery was built and first wines made at Peel Estate in 1980 (previous vintages had been made at Paul Conti Wines). Cellar door sales started in 1981 - we have just completed our 29th vintage in 2007. The limestone, temperature and closeness to the Indian Ocean (3 kilometres) gives Peel Estate a very Mediterranean microclimate with mild Winters and relatively cool Summers. With beautiful picnic grounds shaded by majestic Tuart gums, Peel Estate is only 45 minutes from Perth City Centre. Free electric barbeques are available for customers and picnic baskets and platters are available by order. In 1973 the first Shiraz vines were planted, followed by Chenin Blanc and Zinfandel in 1976, and Cabernet Sauvignon in 1979. Other varieties such as Chardonnay, Verdelho, Cabernet Franc and Merlot were planted in 1980. Additional Shiraz were planted in 1994 and in 2002 we added an extra hectare of Zinfandel, making the total area of land under vine 16 hectares. The Peel region, with it's closeness to the ocean, limestone soils and Mediterranean climate, is an ideal location for bringing out fruit intensity and adds great regional characteristics to the wine. All wine at Peel Estate is made on site in a colonial style, architect designed winery set in a magnificent Tuart tree dominated environment. The winery has been built into the hill to maximize natural insulation. Visitors can observe the daily activities of the winery from the mezzanine tasting area and enjoy the tranquillity of the spacious lawned area which includes an electric BBQ - a great venue for a family picnic. Peel wines are widely available from liquor outlets and restaurants throughout Australia and current exports are Ireland, England, Japan and USA. The Cellar door opened to the public in 1981 and boasts a charming, rustic mezzanine level which overlooks the winery. A visit on the right day during vintage will show wines being crushed, pressed and/or red wines fermenting on their skins. And because it is all open plan you will also experience all the lovely scents associated with vintage. Wine tasting is free (although large bus groups do incur a fee which is refundable upon purchase) and most of the range is tasted on a daily basis. Wines such as sparkling shiraz and Zinfandel are only available for tastings on week ends. Picnic baskets and platters can be ordered a day in advance of your visit on a weekday and by Friday 12pm for a weekend picnic. If you're just looking for a snack while sharing a bottle in our picnic grounds then we also offer a tasting pack which is available every day. 290 Fletcher Rd, Karnup, Western Australia, 6210 Telephone: +61 8 95241221 FAX (08) 9524 1625 Website: www.peelwine.com.au

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