Years ago, an elderly American remarked that Western Australia was similar to California and predicted that the WA coast would follow the same trend forming a continuous line of housing down the coast.
Years ago, an elderly American remarked that Western Australia was similar to California and predicted that the WA coast would follow the same trend forming a continuous line of housing down the coast. Witnessing the growth of once sleepy little crabbing towns, Rockingham and Mandurah south of Perth, it now seems to be a distinct possibility.
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Drakesbrook Wild Bird Viognier 2022
Viogner
Distinctive varietal characters reveal on the nose and palate. Apricot and ginger with a light orange blossom note. The palate is controlled and restrained but those varietal characters of spice and ginger emerge. A wine ideal for immediate drinking.
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Drakesbrook Wild Bird Malbec 2014
Malbec
I saw tis a few years ago and in the ensuing years it has developed rather well to be drinking right in its sweet spot now. Blackberry fruit, chocolate and ripe plums all feature in a deep palate intensity. Delivers with medium weight striking a neat oak and tannin balance.
Ray Jordan91points
Peel
Drakesbrook Redtail Reserve Shiraz 2014
Shiraz
Not often you see a wine with nine years age on it at release. Yet, here we are, and it shows why cellaring really is a great way to get the best from your wine investment. This is starting to develop the faintest leathery spice character of a secondary stage. But the fruit is still plush and smooth with plenty...
Distinctive varietal characters reveal on the nose and palate. Apricot and ginger with a light orange blossom note. The palate is controlled and restrained but those varietal characters of spice and ginger emerge. A wine ideal for immediate drinking.
Ray Jordan89points
Peel
Drakesbrook Wild Bird Malbec 2014
Malbec
I saw tis a few years ago and in the ensuing years it has developed rather well to be drinking right in its sweet spot now. Blackberry fruit, chocolate and ripe plums all feature in a deep palate intensity. Delivers with medium weight striking a neat oak and tannin balance.
Ray Jordan91points
Peel
Drakesbrook Redtail Reserve Shiraz 2014
Shiraz
Not often you see a wine with nine years age on it at release. Yet, here we are, and it shows why cellaring really is a great way to get the best from your wine investment. This is starting to develop the faintest leathery spice character of a secondary stage. But the fruit is still plush and smooth with plenty...