This is a super chardonnay that comes from that distinctly cooler region at Witchcliffe, south of Margaret River town. Handpicked and whole bunch pressed before fermentation in a combination of 30% new and one- and three-year-old French oak. Regular lees stirring has developed the textural feel in the mid palate. It was wild yeast fermented and just 20% through malo...
Ray Jordan94points
Margaret River
Arlewood sauvignon blanc chardonnay semillon 2023
White Blend
The deep textural power of chardonnay plays such an integral role in this excellent blend white from Margaret River. Itβs intense and loaded with fruit yet doesn't have that overt tropical gooseberry character that can be altogether too much. The textural richness is heightened and deepened by time on yeast lees and then a small amount of oak maturation. Excellent...
Ray Jordan93points
Margaret River
Arlewood Rose 2023
Rose
A really beautiful bright and bouncing little cabernet-based rose from south of Margaret River. Perfume rose petal and light strawberry provide such a beautifully engaging aroma. Lovely light bodied lively well-balanced palate with a precise acidity sustaining the finish.
Ray Jordan95points
Margaret River
Arlewood Cabernet sauvignon 2020
Cabernet Sauvignon
The influence of the cooler Forest Grove vineyard is evident immediately. You get the Margaret River power but there is a controlled restraint through the medium bodied. Floral notes of red berry and bay leaf with subtle notes of minerally graphite. The small hit of cab franc has contributed to the scented aroma. Finely balanced with a wonderful oak and...