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Margaret River

Chardonnay

A pretty and at the same time powerful Margaret River chardonnay. Aromas strike immediately with a mix of savoury notes merging with lemon curd and a slightly saline, flinty mineral character. The palate is where this wine really kicks in. It’s pristine with a vibrant purity and energy that drives it through to a long finish. Such a beautiful textured...

Margaret River

Cabernet Sauvignon

There is a subregional characters about this cabernet from the northern end of Margaret River. Aromas of blackcurrant with an olive tapenade, bay leaf and oyster shell minerality on the nose. The palate is medium bodied with bright red fruits augmented with a juicy blackberry and light cedary influence. A very tidy cabernet.

Margaret River

Shiraz

Lots to like about this Margaret River shiraz. Aromas immediate reveal a clove and black fruit combination with a decent sprinkle of pepper over the top. The palate has deep flesh and there is structure with the firm chalky tannins and oak. Medium bodied and good drinking in the next couple of years.

Margaret River

Chardonnay

This is a wine that continually delivers polished quality chardonnay at real value for money. This one from the ’23 vintage nails the early drinking but with a little complexity style perfectly. Stone fruit with a little butterscotch and citrus finished with a slight minerally flinty character.

Margaret River

Semillon Sauvignon Blanc

For some time now Rosily’s take on this blend has included a small amount of oak maturation, and it makes all the difference, elevating it from a simple and fruity blend into something with a bit of character. At the same time the essential bright fruit characters with a bracing lemon zip are not lost.

Frankland River

Mourvèdre

Frankland River produces lots of great fruit, and mataro is certainly a variety that does exceptionally well. The natural rustic earthy character are captured in the ironstone soils of the region. Interesting winemaking included whole bunches in old puncheon, and whole berry and open fermentation techniques. Love the vibrant red berry characters on the nose and the palate with the...

Western Australia

Shiraz Blend

This is a blend of Mount Barker shiraz and Frankland River tempranillo. It’s designed to be a juicy and immediately friendly drinkable red wine. Aromas of dark plums, cherry and raspberry combine, then the palate offers a fleshy juicy flavour combination. It’s medium bodied and screams out for a bowl of pasta.

Western Australia

Pinot Noir

This pinot is sourced from Albany and is quite different from the Manjimup version. It might get down to a personal preference, although both are good. The colour is pale and the aromas show slightly more pure fruit characters with the reds fruits merging with blue fruits. The palate is supple with a friendly mouthfeel supported by fine silky tannins...

Manjimup

Pinot Noir

Manjimup is the source for this really nice pinot from an excellent year. The colour is pale crimson which is often the case with pinot. The aromas reveal notes of cherry and light raspberry with a liberal sprinkling of spices. Then the palate. It’s light bodied but has good intensity with slightly mushroomy earthy characters working with the primary red...

Margaret River

Cabernet Sauvignon

The colour is so bright and brilliant. Thoroughly beautiful fragrances of plum and violet with a cherry, black olive and leafy nuance that is tremendously intriguing. The palate is quite firm with a thread of chalky tannins and balanced oak working with the fruit, which at the moment is quite shy. Has the structure and deep intensity to handle cellaring.

Swan Valley

Red Blend

Bewdiful, just bewdiful. A blend from a vineyard Rob Mann helped plant with his father former Test cricketer Tony Mann. As you might imagine with these two varieties there is no shortage of fruit. Loaded with ripe plush and generous red fruits from the initial engaging aromas through to the soft and supple palate. Has a brightness and energy that...

Swan Valley

Chenin Blanc

Chenin blanc was another variety to excel in the stellar 2023 vintage in the Swan Valley. If there is a purer expression of Swan valley chenin than this, I’m yet to see it. Lightly tropical melon and citrus characters pervade on the nose. While the palate delivers a refreshing and lively expression of the variety. Has texture that makes it...

Great Southern

Tempranillo

A wine sourced from various vineyards showing the sweet supple structure and character that is tempranillo. It’s medium bodied with succulent fruit flavours revealing spicy dark fruit characters. Seamlessly structured with fine chalky tannins and lightly applied fine grained oak. It comes together with a chewy richness on the palate.

Frankland River

Red Blend

Can’t remember a better example of this wine. It’s a mataro grenache and shiraz blend from the Riversdale Vineyard in Frankland River in this wonderful vintage. A deep mass of dark fruit explodes from the glass. Spicy plum, dark chocolate and dark cherry aromas invade the senses. A rich vein of fruit cascades across the palate. It’s juicy and plush...

Great Southern

Cabernet Blend

A wine that always delivers, year in and year out. In fact, if you want value for money with a touch of class, this one is right on the money. Dark plum and blackcurrant with a drizzle of chocolate open on the nose. The palate is bright and fruity with a neat controlling thread of oak and tannin. A good...

Great Southern

Pinot Noir

Comes from the Misery Hill vineyard in the Porongurup. Has a dominant savoury character that pervades through the nose and the palate. It’s medium bodied with excellent depth and persistence. Strikes an excellent oak and fruit balance with the fine chalky tannins doing their thing. Hard to beat for a pinot selling for less than $40.

Great Southern

Semillon Sauvignon Blanc

This is a really well made young blended white from the Great Southern. Sure, it’s restrained in line with the vintage, but there is quite beautiful perfume and then a precise palate with a persistent light flavour. Has a crunchy lightly citrus and minerally feel with a little light nuttiness and a keen lip-smacking acid to lift on the crunchy...

Great Southern

Sauvignon Blanc

I think sauvignon blanc must be bullet proof to produce such an enjoyable, though restrained wine in such a hot vintage. Nice minerally citrus and melon aromas with a slight chalky dust character. The palate is finely balanced with nice light flavours finishing with a clean crispness.

Great Southern

Riesling

Astute fruit sourcing has enabled a lightly flavoured elegant young riesling to be produced. Minerals and spices on the nose with a typical lemon zest influence. The palate is bracing and tight with a degree of tension through to long finish. Bone dry finish.

Great Southern

Pinot Grigio

A light and delicate pinot grigio that has performed rather well in this hot vintage. Light aromas of apple and pear with a subtle citrus edge and a trace of crumbly pastry. The palate is fine and linear with good flavour intensity.

Mount Barker

Riesling

This has turned out to be a delicate and restrained riesling, but the linear intensity is still evident. Slightly talcy bath salts aromatics open with a faint lemon zest influence. The palate is fine and delicate structure with a precise lingering acidity sustaining a long finish.

Margaret River

Cabernet Sauvignon

The rich mix of dark plum and blackcurrant is immediately evident on the nose. The palate delivers on that early promise with deep dark flavours, a little graphite edginess and a little oyster shell minerality. It’s a vibrant and slightly spicy wine with energy driving through to the long finish.

Great Southern

Chardonnay

A Great Southern chardonnay of intensity, delicacy and persistence all wrapped into a controlled linear package. Aromas have a slightly toasty, roasted cashew and nectarine character. Into the palate flavours of lemon tart and a little flint emerge showing the balance of oak and fruit. Fine linear finish.

Great Southern

Riesling

A fine and quite delicate riesling from the Great Southern. The aromas display some rather nice florals with a light citrus minerality and fine slaty nuance. The palate is precise with a degree of tension producing a lancing crisp acidity. Shows the virtues of this vintage

Frankland River

Cabernet Sauvignon

The elegance and sublime structural beauty of Frankland River is vividly on display in this super classy cabernet. Strikes that perfect balance of power and refinement that delivers through a long and focussed palate. On the nose the blackcurrant of cabernet emerges, but then there is a little minerally graphite. The palate is still holding its tight line through to...

Margaret River

Cabernet Sauvignon

This is a most impressive cabernet which comes from Wilyabrup in the heart of Margaret River. An opening blast of leafy blackcurrant, black olive and light bay leaf greet initially on the nose. The palate is elegantly structured with a tight weave of fine-grained oak and fine chalky tannins. Retains an elegant medium body but there is serious cellaring potential...

Margaret River

Cabernet Sauvignon

Opens with such a beautiful exotic perfume. Violets and red berry with a background of blackcurrant and cherry. A Margaret River wine displaying elegance and refinement through a seamless yet structured palate. Gentle tannins and a light touch of oak harmonise bringing energy and life into a vibrant medium bodied palate.

Western Australia

Shiraz

An elegant and yet powerful shiraz that was sourced from the Chittering Valley. The aromas are intense with strong notes of ripe plum and liqueur cherry with a little dark chocolate. The palate is seamlessly woven together producing a plush velvety smooth feel. There’s a subtle thread of ironstone providing balance.

Margaret River

Chardonnay

This comes from a single parcel of fruit which after hand picking was pressed to one-year-old and new French oak, naturally fermented and then left for 10 months with regular lees stirring. Has a really vibrant and almost racy edge to it with a flinty dry palate feel, that holds a deep and intense palate to a long line. A...

Margaret River

Chardonnay

A beautiful, textural chardonnay that maintains a fine linear feel. Opens with an intriguing merging of stones fruits with a lemon and brioche infusion. The palate shows the influence of barrel fermentation, which brings richness and complexity. Fine lingering finish.

Blackwood Valley

Chardonnay

An impressive sparkling wine from the Blackwood Valley. Attractive aromas of light brioche and lemon rind with a little subtle yeasty character. The palate is fine and persistent extending to a long finish. This is a brut style wine that would be an ideal aperitif with its lively fresh acidity.

Margaret River

Cabernet Sauvignon

An elegant and polished medium bodied cabernet from this cooler Margaret River vintage. The aromas are leafy blackcurrant with black olive and oyster shell nuances. The palate is smoothly integrated with fine chalky tannins threading through the fruit. Dark plum and blackberry with the sweet berry fruit offset by the minerality and chalky tannins.

Margaret River

Chardonnay

An appealing chardonnay from this very good vintage. The aromas open with a citrussy butterscotch and quince paste combination. The light bodied palate is loaded with crunchy melon and citrus fruit laced together with a fine juicy acidity and neat use of oak. Has a lively minerality to lift. Idea drinking in the shorter term.

Frankland River

Cabernet Sauvignon

An interesting diversion from the usual WA cabernet clones in that it is from clones 377 and 191. On the nose there is a captivating mix of black fruits with a minerally ferruginous character merging into other nuances of tobacco leaf, red berry and oyster shell. The palate is very firm with substantial tannins holding it close through to the...

Frankland River

Cabernet Franc

A variety that is mostly blended with cabernet sauvignon, yet more are releasing straight varietal versions when things line up in the season. This was one of those times. Perfumed red berry and violet with a floral leafy lift on the nose. The palate is medium bodied and elegantly crafted with the red berry and subtle oak working in harmony....

Margaret River

Shiraz

A rich and chewy shiraz from what was a good year in Margaret River for this variety. The nose loads up with liqueur black cherry, dark plum and a little earthy complexity. The palate is dense and concentrated with a liberal sprinkling of spices merging with the dark chocolate and mulberry flavours. It remains soft and supple, supported by gentle...

Pemberton

Chardonnay

The second wine along with the pinot that is part of this duo where the winemaking is hands-off and designed to capture whatever comes from the vineyard and season. So, this is terrific. Has a savoury, slightly funky aroma that provides a captivating beginning. The palate adds a little chalky acidity to provide direction to a sustained finish. Layered and...

Frankland River

Riesling

I suspected this might be a pretty good riesling from this region and this vintage. Well, I got it right. A pristine and pure riesling with notes of lemon zest and talcy bath salts. The palate is where this cracking wine really excels. It has a fine texture with tremendous intensity and vibrancy. Minerally, with spicy lemon characters. There’s a...

Pemberton

Pinot Grigio

If you’re into your pinot grigio then this little guy is just the ticket. Has a slightly pinkish colour which you can get with this variety. Spicy apple and pear with a little crumbly biscuit on the nose. The palate has is textured with the crisp acid sustaining a clean finish.

Frankland River

White Blend

One of the best of these I have tasted The vintage certainly helped, proving ideal for the gewurztraminer, pinot blanc and pinot grigio used in the blend. Has a spicy aromatic lift with a tangy palate of subtle apricot and orange peel nuances. The fruit vibrant and the time in older oak has simply brought it together.