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Margaret River

Malbec

Bright high energy malbec from Margaret River. I have found this cooler vintage has been ideal for malbec, allowing the perfumed aromatics to emerge while creating such refined and elegant palate structures. Lots of bright red fruit with a sweet middle palate that is offering such wonderfully appealing drinking. I like to drink this style of wine while it is...

Margaret River

Malbec

Gosh I do like this wine. Malbec has become one of my favourite varietals since it started to stand up on its own and no longer be part of a blend as it usually is with cabernet. This one is so beautifully presented, with lovely aromatics of mulberry and red fruits and a little leafiness adding complexity. It's soft, it's...

Margaret River

Malbec

Well, who doesn't love malbec? You've got to. And this one is a beauty. The warmer year certainly produced fruit of real opulence and density but at the same time there's a subtleness about it. The aromas of mulberry rhubarb, plum and a little light leaf are evident from the start. The palate though, is where this little guy sings...

Margaret River

Malbec

Well, who doesn't love malbec? You've got to. And this one is a beauty. The warmer year certainly produced fruit of real opulence and density but at the same time there's a subtlety about it. The aromas of mulberry, rhubarb, plum and a little light leaf are evident from the start. The palate, though, is where this little guy sings...

Margaret River

Cabernet Sauvignon

Captures the elegance and stylishness of this vintage in Margaret River. Such a bright hi-tone wine with a perfumed nose of blackcurrant laced with red fruits and a little graphite minerality. The palate presents a refined combination of effortlessly fine fruit supported with chalky tannins and fine-grained oak. Still quite tight and has great cellaring potential.

Margaret River

Cabernet Sauvignon

The 2022 vintage in Margaret River was initially underrated to some extent, but increasingly the quality of wines being produced and released shows just what a good season it was. This is another excellent wine that's made in a largely traditional way. The nose delivers typical, right-on-the-money Margaret River, blackcurrant, black olive and a little bay leaf. There's just a...

Margaret River

Cabernet Sauvignon

Wonderful example of the quality of Margaret River Cabernet in 2023, and this one is right up there with anything that winemaker Jeremy Gordon has produced over the years. It's such an elegant and stylish cabernet, yet there is real power and poise here. Lots of black currant, black olive characters, a little dark plum, and even mulberry. And then...

Margaret River

Cabernet Sauvignon

Wonderful example of the quality of Margaret River Cabernet in 2023, and this one is right up there with anything that winemaker Jeremy Gordon has produced over the years. It's such an elegant and stylish cabernet, yet there is real power and poise here. Lots of black currant, black olive characters, a little dark plum, and even mulberry. And then...

Frankland River

Shiraz

What a good wine this one is. Gordon gets it from Frankland as he has done for many years, recognising how good this region can be, and this is certainly one of the best. The season was pretty good and it's produced a wine of deep complexity and rich flavours with a mighty combination of plum and cherry and some...

Margaret River

Shiraz

The cooler ‘21 vintage has produced a raft of excellent wines from Frankland River. Gordon treats this with open fermentation after hand-picking to coax the best from this excellent source of fruit. Strikes a beautiful balance between the primary plummy, mulberry fruit characters and a more earthy rustic nuance that balances delightfully. The velvety tannins contribute to the smooth elegance...

Margaret River

Shiraz

The refinement and elegance of contemporary Frankland River is evident in this marvellous example of the vintage. Bursting with a plummy, mulberry and slightly spicy ironstone lift on the nose. The silky smooth palate with its thread of gravelly tannins is just beautiful A generous and punchy wine striking a perfect oak and tannin balance with the sumptuous fruit.

Margaret River

Cabernet Blend

Has been one of the standout performers in this tasting over many years. From the super 23 vintage, this is a perfectly presented blend with loads of medium bodied sweet fruit balanced with a sliver of oak and a fine gentle tannin influence.

Margaret River

Cabernet Blend

This is consistently one of the best sub-$20 wines on the market. It harnesses these logical bedfellows with the firmness of the cabernet and the fleshy richness of merlot coming together perfectly. Loads of ripe fruit displaying a little blackcurrant and fleshier plumminess with just a little spicy dried herb and even a touch of coffee grind. Balanced, seamless and...

Frankland River

Shiraz

This wine comes from Frankland River, and it shows that even in a hot year like this, a combination of excellent vineyard management and astute, clever, light-touch winemaking can produce wines that are most impressive. Colour is quite brilliant with a deep red-crimson hue. The nose has a lift of spices and a slightly ironstone character working through the dark...

Pemberton

Pinot Noir

This was a warm year in Pemberton, and yet it's a region that managed to produce some impressive pinot noir—and this one is a beauty. On the nose, there's that lovely combination of spicy red berry notes with a really subtle, slightly damp earth, truffly nuance sitting within. It's all captured neatly and with excellent composition on a palate which...

Frankland River

Shiraz

This one comes from what was an unseasonally hot vintage in Frankland River, and yet it's been harnessed, refined and defined into a really impressive example of what Frankland does so well. Loads of red and black cherry and spicy fruit on the nose, while the palate shows a buoyant brightness and lively feel with an intensity of fruit, all...

Margaret River

Grenache

A light to medium-bodied example of a variety that continues to grow in popularity. This has a firmish thread of chalky tannins and a slightly ironstone ferrous edge. It’s generous with a wild mix of berry fruit characters and a liberal sprinkle of spices providing a lift.

Margaret River

Grenache

A wine that captures the vibrancy and youthful exuberance of grenache. Smoothly textured, medium weight, and full of lively energy. Typical aromas of rose petal and wild red fruits with a slightly spicy nuance. On the palate, a raspberry liqueur and cherry mix integrates seamlessly. A vibrant medium-term drinker.

Margaret River

Red Blend

A combination that works beautifully, with each variety playing its part. Grenache brings bright energy and lifted red fruits, tempranillo adds rustic, savoury notes, and touriga contributes fruit intensity with light florals. Designed for earlier drinking, yet it offers plenty of depth. Darker fruit, medium weight, with intensity and energy that play out across the palate. A slightly chalky texture...

Margaret River

Tempranillo

One of the best temps made in WA. A number of different clones go into this and the result with and-picking, open fermentation and older large format oak is a tempranillo approximating those from Spain. It's plush with plump red fruits dusted by a savoury earthiness. The high acid on the finish is ideal when pairing with food.

Margaret River

Shiraz

Shows how good shiraz can be from this northern art of Margaret River. This is loaded with a spicy wild fruit character on the nose. All brambly and mulberry with some nice dark chocolate. The palate is supple and finely structured, underpinned by fine tannins and a gentle oak influence. Bright and vibrant.

Margaret River

Red Blend

It’s a take on the well-known GSM with these excellent bedfellows producing a wine of generosity and softness while representing deep fruit intensity. Matured for 8 months in older puncheons and then blended in equal parts. Floral red fruits with some mice chocolate and spicy characters. It’s medium weight with fine minerally tannins. An appealing wine over the next few...

Margaret River

Cabernet Sauvignon

A delightful medium bodied and elegant expression of these three Bordeaux varieties. Juicy red fruit characters emerge with the cedary oak and subtle graphite characters applying a keen edge and definition. The highly scented aromas lead into a palate that retains its firm structure while delivering the plump fruit.

Margaret River

Cabernet Sauvignon

Captures the elegance and refinement of this vintage. Immediately strikes with aromas of blackcurrant and light cedar with a bay leaf and minerally graphite note. The palate is firm with the sinewy tannins and oak maintaining a firm hand on the fruit through to a long finish. Will benefit from medium term cellaring.

Margaret River

Cabernet Sauvignon

Such a balanced and precisely poised cabernet from this very good red wine vintage. Comes off 35-year-old vines. It’s deeply intense, carrying all the blackcurrant, dark chocolate, and ripe plummy characters you expect. But then dig deeper and there’s the black olive, bay leaf, and minerally cracked seashell complexity. Lovely mouthfeel and a very long finish. Class wine.

Margaret River

Cabernet Sauvignon

A sumptuous and powerful cabernet, sourced from some of the older plantings on the vineyard. The warmer season has delivered concentrated fruit intensity, evident on both the nose and palate. Minerally black fruits with dark chocolate richness are supported by fine yet firm tannins and well-judged oak. A distinct oyster-shell minerality adds varietal character. Stylish and expressive.

Margaret River

Cabernet Sauvignon

The 2025 vintage in Margaret River has proved to be a very good one. It was certainly warmer, but the resulting wines have a lovely elegance and refinement, and this wine certainly captures that. Loads of dark fruits on the nose with a little liqueur cherry complexity, and then a palate that is fine, integrated and effortlessly long, with a...

Margaret River

Cabernet Blend

This really is quite a beautiful wine made from the classic Bordeaux varieties. It's a wine that's been elevated to the top tier of Aravina, and with good reason. Massive and concentrated aromas of blackcurrant and olive tapenade, with some minerally oyster-shell complexity before a lift of floral notes. The palate is generous and powerful, with a tight core of...

Margaret River

Red Blend

A wonderfully elegant and refined blend of the five main red varieties of Bordeaux. Not sure I have seen a better Aravina red wine. Combines the regional and seasonal power as the individual qualities of the five varieties are melded into a seamlessly presented palate. Aromas of red berry, bay leaf and a little cracked seas shell. The fine grained...

Margaret River

Cabernet Blend

As the name suggests this is a Bordeaux blend of the main fie varieties of that region. There is power here. It’s evident on the nose which displays an intensity of dark fruits, lifted by an ethereal violet and red berry nuance before slight meaty characters emerge. The palate is firmly structured with a firmish tread of tannin and fine-grained...

Margaret River

Cabernet Blend

This sits at the pinnacle of the Aravina range and is clearly the finest example yet released. A classic blend of cabernet, merlot, malbec, cabernet franc and petit verdot, each variety contributing to a complete and seamless whole. Powerful leafy blackcurrant and dark chocolate are lifted by a buoyant red fruit nuance. The palate is exquisitely defined and refined, with...

Margaret River

Tempranillo

Bright highly energised red fruit bursts from the glass in this exquisite drinking wine from this famous Spanish variety. The mix of red cherry and high-end rose petal aromas are engaging. Then the supple palate delivers with panache. Super.

Margaret River

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...

Margaret River

Chardonnay

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...

Margaret River

Cabernet Sauvignon

These old dry-grown vines in Margaret River have been pumping out mighty good fruit for some years now. This small but concentrated vintage has produced an excellent wine for Ashbrook. Mostly cabernet but a few spots of petit verdot, cabernet franc and malbec bring additional features into play. Has a leafy cedary overlay to the bright red fruits. The palate...

Margaret River

Cabernet Sauvignon

It's 88% cabernet, but smaller contributions come from petit verdot, cabernet franc and merlot, each of which plays an important part in the overall textural and aromatic completeness of the wine. Perfumed notes of leafy blackcurrant, a little red berry and just a trace of black olive. The palate is elegantly poised and defined, with nice red-fruit characters supported by...

Margaret River

Cabernet Blend

This is cabernet from some of the older vines in the region, with the addition of small amounts of petit verdot, cabernet franc and merlot. It’s a most stylish wine from a vintage that tended to produce wines of a more linear framework. Lifted notes of bay leaf and black olive float across the typical blackcurrant and a little oyster...

Margaret River

Cabernet Sauvignon

This is a highly structured and purposeful cabernet that comes from vines planted more than 40 years ago. Fermentation took place in small batches and it was aged in oak for about 12 months. While it's largely cabernet, smaller components of petit verdot, cabernet franc and merlot have added to the aromatics and to the palate completeness. Fruit is bright...

Margaret River

Cabernet Blend

The smooth and powerful elegance of this great Margaret River vintage is on display in this excellent example of the year. It is a typically tighter and more restrained expression with a close-knit of fine chalky tannins and fine-grained oak. It’s in the medium-bodied zone with a long almost, effortlessly presented finish.

Margaret River

Cabernet Sauvignon

The '21 vintage was quite cool, but the interesting thing is, the longer these wines have been held back in bottle, the better they present. And here is a classic case. It's really starting to tick into the ideal drinking phase, and yet it's hardly showing the development you might expect. Dominant cabernet, with petit verdot, cabernet franc and merlot...