Fermoy has earned its place in the Margaret River wine story, having quietly built a reputation for crafting critically acclaimed wines of refinement, precision and elegance.
Founded in 1985, Fermoy’s first vintage was a resounding success, confirming Wilyabrup as the ‘sweet spot’ of Margaret River. Grown in an enviable location by the Wilyabrup Brook, Fermoy’s fruit ripens in conditions beautifully moderated by the nearby Indian Ocean. A mild, Mediterranean climate, afternoon sea breeze and ancient gravel soils make it perfect for growing Bordeaux and Burgundy grape varieties.
The winery experienced a revival under new family ownership and the stewardship of senior winemaker Jeremy Hodgson. Jeremy’s expertise brought a renewed focus on sustainability, small-batch winemaking and crafting site expressive wines, positioning Fermoy for its rise to global recognition.
Wilyabrup, Margaret River, Western Australia
Our Place
Climate Mediterranean climate with strong maritime influences
Soils Ancient (world's oldest) typically well-drained, gravelly loam on clay
Annual Rainfall ~1190mm
Tucked away in the south-western corner of Western Australia, the Margaret River wine region is renowned for its exceptional wines and stunning landscapes. Its unique combination of climate, soil and coastal influence creates ideal conditions for viticulture.
Wilyabrup, meaning “place of many-coloured ochres” or “northern sky” is a subregion of Margaret River and is regarded as its most prestigious. Known for producing wines of exceptional depth and structure, it thrives due to its distinctive terroir and maritime influence.
Metricup Road, Wilyabrup
Our Vineyard
First Planted 1985
Locality Wilyabrup, Margaret River
Latitude & Longitude
33° 47' 4.77" S, 115° 2' 44.51" E
Altitude Range 70–90 m
Soils Gravel loam over clay
Total area under vine 14 ha
Production 85-95 t
Distance to Indian Ocean 4.5km
Crafting exceptional wine begins in the vineyard, and for nearly 25 years, Andy Keig has led the way as Fermoy’s Vineyard Manager.
“Balance is key when it comes to vine and fruit management. We achieve this through a ‘less is more’ approach. The more balanced we can make the fruit on the vine, the better it is when we bring it into the winery.”
This ‘less is more’ philosophy has naturally led to a strong focus on sustainability. Fermoy is now a member of Sustainable Winegrowing Australia, making conscious efforts to minimise their footprint on their patch of land, which includes reducing herbicide and pesticide use, lowering tractor usage and planting mid-row cover crops to improve soil structure, increase biodiversity and naturally suppress weeds.
Fermoy remains committed to small-batch winemaking, crafting site-expressive wines that showcase the unique character of our land.
Our People
Our wines are crafted by a passionate team dedicated to excellence. With meticulous care in the vineyard and precision in the winery, we take pride in producing wines that showcase our place.
Jeremy and Andy have worked side by side since 2014, achieving remarkable growth, enviable accomplishments and global accolades. The team remains tight-knit and humble, content to quietly take pride in their achievements.
The winery experienced a revival under new ownership and the stewardship of senior winemaker Jeremy Hodgson. Jeremy’s expertise brought a renewed focus on sustainability, small-batch winemaking and crafting site expressive wines, positioning Fermoy for its rise to global recognition.
Jeremy Hodgson, Senior Winemaker
Andy Keig, Vineyard Manager
Dave Targett, Sales & Assistant GM
Cellar Door Team
Established 1985 - Margaret River
Critically acclaimed wines of refinement, precision and elegance.