Blending grapes from different regions and different states has long been an Australian tradition - Penfolds' flagship Grange and Bin 707 are multi-vineyard blends.

Yet recently we have seen more and more single-vineyard wines coming out of Australia, as producers recognise the importance of "terroir". Australian winemakers are now acutely aware that specific vineyards and their site actually influence the style of a wine far more than any yeast, barrel-type, or winemaking technique. Henschke's Hill of Grace and Mount Edelstone and John Middleton's wines from Mount Mary Vineyard are arguably the greatest single-vineyard wines in Australia.

Margaret River is now recognised as the leading source of high quality Chardonnays in Australia. Leeuwin Estate still heads the field, closely followed by the likes of Pierro, and Brookland Valley. The region is also becoming renowned for its Bordeaux blends and the Pierro Cabernets is one of the finest in Australia.