The Watershed vineyard is situated 4.8 km south of Margaret River at the intersection of Darch Road and Bussell Highway, Margaret River. The Bussell Highway is the major arterial road for traffic travelling to and from the Margaret River township. The Watershed vineyard has extensive Bussell Highway frontage, which contributes significantly to the profile and cellar door sales of the Margaret River Watershed Premium Wine Project.

Watershed's Stage 1 vineyard comprises a total area of 127.2901 hectares, of which 79.9 hectares has been established as a vineyard. The 130,209 vines were hand planted in August/September 2001. The Watershed vineyard is in the "dress circle" of Margaret River being on the Bussell Highway at the turn-off to Leeuwin and Voyager Estates, the two most visited wineries in Margaret River.

In March 2004 Watershed purchased it's Stage 2 vineyard over the road from it's exisiting site. In September 2004 33.3 hectares were planted. In November 2006 Watershed purchased it's Stage 3 vineyard in Jindong (in the Margaret River Appellation), and has to date planted 60 hectares giving Watershed a toal of 177.45 hectares under vine.  Stage 4, directly adjacent to Stage 3 is expcted to be planted in the coming months, adding another 50 hectares.


The table below shows the red and white grape varieties planted on the vineyard.
Click Here to see the Grape Varietals Chart

LEONARD RUSSELL - Vineyard Manager

Leonard Russell was appointed Vineyard Supervisor in August 2001. He has had over 10 years experience in all aspects of vineyard development, maintenance and management. Leonard was vineyard manager for 4 years at Xanadu Wines and prior to that spent 2 years at Voyager Estate. Leonard has successfully completed 3 years of a Bachelor of Applied Science (Viticulture) with Charles Sturt University.

JOEL DINSDALE - Manager Stage 1 & 2

Joel has been with Watershed since December 2006 and was appointed to his current role in December 2008.  Joel has a Bachelor of Applied Science (Viticulture & Oenology) at Curtin University. Joel is responsible for the day to day operations of our stage 1 & 2 vineyards.

LEITH JONES - Manager Stage 3 & 4

Leith has been with Watershed since July 2005 and has over 8 years experience in the viticulture industry in Margaret River.  Leith is responsible for the day to day operations of our stage 3 & 4 vineyards.  He was appointed to his current role in July 2008.

See below video of hand pick harvest of Block A1 and full bunch press of the harvested Chardonnay

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