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One of the most vibrant and
popular wine regions in Australia, the Margaret River boasts a
wide range of attractions for visitors from opinion leading
restaurants, fishing, surfing, and bush walking all adding an
extra dimension to the Margaret River experience. Initially
regarded as a producer of elegant Cabernet Sauvignon, it has
since forged a reputation for being capable of producing all the
classic varietal wines.
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| The Leeuwin
Peninsula extends from 33.5°S to the 34.5°S parallel.
Tempered by the warm currents of the Indian Ocean, the area
enjoys maritime conditions.
At the southern end where the
Indian and Southern Oceans meet at Cape Leeuwin, the
respective warm and cold currents throw a pall of humidity
and cloud over the area, moderating summer and winter extremes.
As the latitude increases, soil
type changes from sand, to loam, gravel and finally
back to sand. Located 10km from the coast Devil's Lair Vineyard
lies on the 34.25°S parallel and enjoys frost free but
very cool growing and ripening seasons from the influence of
nearby Cape Leeuwin.
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