HERNE Hill’s Jarrah Ridge Winery is among 30 producers across the state showcasing their premium wines in Shanghai this week as part of the WA Fine Wine Shanghai Showcase.

The bespoke trade event features more than 200 wines from across the State’s five major regions of Margaret River, the Great Southern, Swan Valley, Geographe and Pemberton and is supported by Wines of Western Australia and the state government.

The showcase aims to strengthen trade links and drive demand for the state’s premium wines among importers, distributors and hospitality representatives attending from across China.

For Jarrah Ridge, based in the heart of the Swan Valley, the event marks another step in a long history of connecting with China’s wine market.

The winery previously represented Western Australia at the 21st Intertwine grand challenge in Guangzhou in 2018, where it achieved multiple awards including a double gold medal for its Zin Reserve Shiraz Cabernet 2014, a gold medal for the Reserve Merlot 2016, and a best value medal for the Riesling 2012.

WA wine exports to China have risen 65 per cent in value and 39 per cent in volume over the year to September 2025, reflecting a growing appetite for premium and white wine varieties.

More wine export investment needed (Echo News, April 25, 2024) reported the state government announced $500,000 for the Western Australian wine industry in 2024 to help re-establish trade with the Chinese market, following the April removal of wine import tariffs.

At the time it came as a relief to Swan Valley winemakers who were eager to export to China again and were looking to reestablish their foothold in the market after their absence.

Regional Development Minister Stephen Dawson said events such as the Shanghai showcase were key to supporting the industry’s export recovery.

“WA is home to exceptional producers, and initiatives like the WA Fine Wine Shanghai Showcase help unlock new trade opportunities and drive economic growth,” he said.

The state government also supported a WA display at the recent China International Import Expo (CIIE), which featured 24 businesses across several food and drink sectors.