28/09/2026
Why Alternative Varieties Thrive in Ferguson Valley
Not all great w**es come from the usual suspects.
At Aylesbury Estate, we love exploring alternative grape varieties that are perfectly suited to the unique climate of the Ferguson Valley. These varieties have been grown in Europe for centuries, but here in Western Australia they've found a home of their own.
🍋 Vermentino – A Mediterranean variety that thrives in warm, sunny conditions, producing bright citrus flavours, crisp acidity and a refreshing finish.
🍐 Arneis – Originally from Italy's Piedmont region, Arneis flourishes in our cool evenings, developing delicate pear, stone fruit and floral characters with beautiful elegance.
🍒 Gamay – Best known from France's Beaujolais region, Gamay loves our long growing season, creating vibrant w**es bursting with juicy red berries, spice and freshness.
🍷 Tempranillo – Spain's iconic red variety is perfectly suited to Western Australia's warm days and cool nights, delivering rich dark fruit, savoury complexity and silky tannins.
The combination of abundant sunshine, cooling afternoon breezes and well-drained soils allows these varieties to ripen slowly, preserving natural acidity while developing exceptional flavour.
The result? Distinctive w**es full of personality that showcase both their European heritage and the unique character of the Ferguson Valley.
Sometimes the best discoveries are the ones you weren't expecting.
Which alternative variety is your favourite?
