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Margaret River

Cabernet Sauvignon

A wine with quite pretty aromatic nuances, showing delightful floral perfumes and more in that red currant, cherry zone. It's a bright and most elegant expression of Margaret River cabernet from a vintage which was actually very good. Fine-grained tannins, gentle oak infusion, and that seamless yet powerful fruit. Has lovely weight on the palate, and that highlights the long,...

Margaret River

Cabernet Sauvignon

A stylish and seamlessly presented cabernet from this slightly cooler Margaret River vintage. It displays the refinement and elegance of the year, while retaining power and intensity. Bright red and black fruits are integrated with olive, oyster shell, and a hint of bay leaf. Currently tight and controlled, it will benefit from long-term cellaring.

Margaret River

Cabernet Sauvignon

This comes off the original plantings of 1985 at Fermoy. And those old vines are really pumping out some high-class, powerfully balanced fruit. Aromas that are a mix of blackcurrant with some almost juby red berry influences, providing a nice contrasting balance. A little bay leaf and black olive nuance adds further complexity. The palate has brightness and purity, but...

Margaret River

Chardonnay

Another wonderful example of the outstanding chardonnays coming off this established Margaret River vineyard. Follows a line of handpicking and whole bunch pressing with wild fermentation and nine months in oak. The primary fruit of grapefruit and cut lime with some light brioche reveal their subtle qualities on the nose. The palate has a steeling linear feel to it but...

Margaret River

Semillon Sauvignon Blanc

A neatly balanced light boded blend of these two varieties that sit so harmoniously together. The notes of lime and subtle red apple with light passionfruit emerge on the nose. The palate picks them up and adds a nice crunchy acidity to sustain a long finish. This is such good current drinking.

Margaret River

Cabernet Sauvignon

This short, sharp vintage of the COVID year produced wines of tremendous concentration and power, yet with elegance and style. Blackcurrant, cedary oak, and dark chocolate swirl through a complex aromatic opening, leading to a velvety, finely crafted, structural palate. A wine with everything needed for cellaring over the next 10 years.

Margaret River

Merlot

There is absolute purity and poise in this merlot from Margaret River. The wine is all about buoyant, vibrant fruit, with blackcurrant, dark chocolate, and a fine lift of red berry. The palate is seamless and tightly woven, with a core of chalky tannin and fine oak. It has a light, leafy finish and is ideal for drinking in the...

Great Southern

Malbec

The 2021 was very good, but this one is so much the improved version. Vintage has played a big part. It captures everything you want in this variety, and then some. Vibrant juicy red fruits with a little rhubarb pie for a finishing dessert. BlackBerry and juicy plum bring further interest into the palate. The tannins are firm and chalky...

Great Southern

Shiraz

A most pretty and eminently drinkable shiraz. Sweet dark plum and blackberry fruits merge on the nose and palate. The palate is plush with a smooth richness and textural mouth feel. The tight chalky tannins and that regional rusty nail factor come together to deliver the finish.

Great Southern

Riesling

There have been some marvellous rieslings from this small vineyard in the Great Southern. This one shows the typical restraint and spiciness with a deceptive build-up of intensity on the palate. Distinctive lemon zest and spice on the nose, and a fine, delicate palate with precise acidity. Drinking beautifully now, yet with the inherent qualities to handle extended cellaring.

Great Southern

Chardonnay

One of the best examples of this wine I have seen. There is a beautifully crunchy mineral purity that strikes immediately. The nose is a mix of light citrus and sea spray. It's engaging. Then the fine and delicate palate really hits the mark. A linear yet intense flavour combo extends precisely to a long finish.

Great Southern

Tempranillo

An impressive follow-up to the acclaimed 2023 vintage. It captures much of the same character, with a little more tannin grip and palate weight evident. Plush dark berry fruits and a juicy, almost creamy texture define the palate. Vibrant and energetic, this is ideal for drinking in the medium to long term while the primary fruit remains lively.

Great Southern

Chardonnay

Wondrous things happen when you leave a sparkling wine for an extended time on lees. In this case, a 100% chardonnay sparkling wine has been turned into a beautiful expression of the style and the variety. It's just starting to show some influence from time on lees with a slightly toasty character emerging, but it’s still driven by considerable primary...

Great Southern

Cabernet Sauvignon

A thoroughly delightful cabernet from Frankland. The nose shows a compelling mix of black, red and even blue fruits with hints of black olive and bay leaf — classically cabernet. The palate is medium-bodied, typical of the region, with beautifully subtle flavours working neatly with fine minerally tannins and well-judged oak. Blackcurrant, bay leaf and a hint of oyster shell...

Margaret River

Cabernet Sauvignon

This is such a beautifully expressive cabernet. Blackcurrant and leafy notes on the nose, touches of bay leaf and black olive. And then a palate that is so elegant and refined, reflecting the cooler climes of Frankland, but still with excellent structure, with fine, slightly sinewy tannins and some excellent oak integration. It all supports some vibrant red fruits on...

Great Southern

Shiraz

From block 11, the best shiraz block on the property, producing low yields of fruit with tremendous colour and depth. A great year has resulted in a wine that perfectly expresses Frankland shiraz. Bright in the glass with purple and crimson hues, the nose offers a compelling mix of spicy African violet and lifted red fruit. The palate is vibrant...

Great Southern

Malbec

Malbec is clearly well suited to Frankland, and this wine has been a consistent winner for Ferngrove. The nose is immediately striking with red fruits, a touch of vanilla essence and blue-fruited mulberry notes. The palate is soft and supple with a generous plumpness, yet supported by fine chalky tannins. A light cedary touch adds complexity to the finish, and...

Great Southern

Shiraz

A stylish and expressive blend from this excellent vintage. Predominantly cabernet (60%) with shiraz (30%) and malbec (10%). Fermented in small open fermenters and matured with about 40% new oak. The fruit–oak balance is impeccable, creating a seamless, intricately woven palate that drives effortlessly to a long finish. Plummy, savoury blackcurrant with dried herb complexity. The palate shows the perfect...

Great Southern

Chardonnay

A small production wine sourced from a single block. Whole bunch pressed, then matured in French oak puncheons. The aroma shows lemon curd and brioche with a fine citrusy, lightly grapefruit edge. The palate is beautifully textured and finely integrated, with an elegant balance of oak and fruit. One of the most promising wines yet from Ferngrove and a strong...

Pemberton

Pinot Noir

The 2024 season, although it was hot, turned out to be a pretty good one in Pemberton, and this is a perfect example of what was produced. The aromas show slightly sour cherry, strawberry, and ever-so-faint truffly characters. There's even a little damp earthiness. The medium to light-bodied palate shows more strawberry notes with a touch of raspberry, so it's...

Great Southern

Pinot Noir

A beautifully perfumed and seductive pinot noir with tremendous concentration and impressive balance. The nose is quite extraordinary, with raspberry and cherry supported by a slightly savoury, spicy and chalky character. The palate is light to medium-bodied but packed with fruit intensity, while the wine is supremely balanced and intricately integrated. Some whole bunch has given it structure and, as...

Great Southern

Riesling

A super example of the vintage. So much intensity with aromas of lemon, a hint of musk and a trace of orange rind. It gets some time in old French oak and with the wild fermentation resulting in a riesling with texture and flavour while retaining he fine crisp acidity.

Great Southern

Riesling

A riesling with a distinctive character that has much to do with the making approach of wild yeast fermentation and this part of the world. A highly individual aroma of spicy citrus with a little musk stick complexity. The approach in the winery also introduced a textural element to distinguish it from other rieslings. So well balanced and finished.

Great Southern

Riesling

This is a highly textural and complex take on riesling from the Great Southern. The aroma is a scrape of lemon rind, with spices and green apple. The palate is where this really begins to sing with its spicy textural flavours, deep intensity, and striking length. Garland really does excel in making this style of riesling.

Great Southern

Shiraz

The effortless ease and power of Frankland River is evident immediately with this excellent syrah style. Perfumed aromas of spicy red and blue fruit with notes of plum and sage and just a little ironstone rust. The palate is deeply intense but delivers with poise and precision. Love the slightly earthy ironstone gravelly characters which complement the natural fruit sweetness....

Great Southern

Shiraz

A rich, textured and beautifully intense syrah with tremendous concentration and a smooth, velvety finish. It’s a plush and opulent wine, but retains excellent focus and a certain linear feel. There are lovely black-fruit and black-cherry characters, with a slightly ironstone character adding complexity. A little whole bunch adds structure and another layer to the palate. The fruit comes from...

Pemberton

Chardonnay

A beautifully expressive and characterful wine with tremendous power and intensity. It delivers lots of vibrant flavours, with a pristine savoury oyster-shell minerality and a distinctive mineral, savoury, brioche-like character. The use of open-grained, larger-format oak, including about 30% new oak, adds texture without compromising the fruit. It’s all cool barrel fermented with predominantly wild yeasts, contributing to its individuality...

Pemberton

Chardonnay

Now, if you’re into chardonnay with that little extra oomph and richness then this one should be right up your alley. Loaded with butterscotch and ripe stone fruits with a creamy richness complemented by a steely minerality. Garland gets the fruit from Pemberton and then goes to work. A beautify.

Pemberton

Chardonnay

I reckon this wine is really starting to hit its groove. Like most of the chardonnays from this warm year, it was picked reasonably early, and the result is a wine that displays excellent fruit intensity, but with a crispness and a linear feel that defines the wine. Aromas of lemon curd, nectarine, and a little cashew feed into the...

Great Southern

Chardonnay

From the outset you know you are on to something of richness and power. The nose bursts with a hit of struck match, butterscotch and roasted nuts. Then the palate reveals a combination of the excellent fruit and the winemaker's art. Rich and textured with a lavish intensity that drives purposefully to a long finish. Score:

Great Southern

Chardonnay

What a cracking chardonnay this is. It’s been sourced from Denmark in a season which produced excellent fruit intensity. Garland has harnessed this expertly. Opens with a steely spicy creamy pear and lightly roasted cashew aroma. But it’s the palate where things get really exciting. Subtle combinations of nectarine, lemon, grapefruit and cashew combine to create a whole greater than...

Great Southern

Chardonnay

Garland introduced this wine a few years ago, and it's emerged as one of the more exciting chardonnays in the state. It's all Gingin clone, which he sources from Denmark, and of course, in such a good year, you get such a good wine. The intensity on the nose is immediate. Lemon rind and stone fruit with just a faint...

Great Southern

Chardonnay

A lavish and powerful chardonnay that combines tremendous richness with an underlying elegance. It’s a funkier style, evident immediately on the nose, with a richly textured palate displaying impressive length and power. Around 60% new barriques gives it structure and poise, while plenty of lees stirring over 10 months has contributed to the luxurious texture. There’s also that slightly struck-match,...

Great Southern

Shiraz

Silky sensual and so, so slinky sublime. You get the picture. It’s a vibrant example of a cool climate syrah. Opens with a floral note of blue fruits with a liberal sprinkle of spices and a splash of chocolate. The palate is sleek and smooth with fine tannins working into the savoury fruit mx combination. Vibrant with energy and live.

Great Southern

Syrah

Oh, you are going to love getting your gums around this silky-smooth succulent syrah. Beautifully aromatic nose with spices, red and blue fruits and a light sprinkle of dried herbs, The palate is delicious with generous plush red fruits supported by gentle tannins. The energy and brightness radiate from the glass. Love it.

Great Southern

White Blend

This Italian variety works super well. Sourced from the Great Southern is certainly one of the best. It has a creamy, nutty character, with aromas of cashew and light stone fruit. The palate is quite rich and creamy, but it's held together with a tight acidity that gives it focus and precision as it extends to its logically long finish....

Great Southern

Sangiovese

A bright, vibrant and thoroughly appealing sangiovese that is lovely for drinking with food. There’s a crunchy red-fruit character, with bright raspberry and other red fruits supported by some nice chalky characters. It has a brightness and pristine quality, while good tannins provide structure. There’s also a slightly ironstone character that adds complexity, with fine, sinewy tannins accentuating the focused...

Swan Valley

Grenache

This is grenache sourced from the Swan Valley in what was an extraordinarily hot vintage. And yet the resilience and heat resistance of grenache is demonstrated with this delicious easy drinking red wine. Aromas of rose petal and raspberry with a dried herbs Turkish Delight combination. The palate is typically soft with fine tannins in support. The whole bunch approach...

Great Southern

Sauvignon Blanc

So, you think you know sauvignon blanc? Well, try this one. It's from the Great Southern and shows quite a different take on this variety. The aromas have subtle fruit notes, with a squeeze of lemon and some light oak influence. The palate is deeply complex, layered, and very long. This is an expression of sauvignon blanc that I could...

Great Southern

Chardonnay

A beautifully complex and intense chardonnay, displaying great savoury subtleties and some slightly funky characters. There is terrific texture and tremendous length, with a slightly chalky savouriness within a tighter frame. The wine was all handpicked and whole-bunch pressed before being fermented in a 1350-litre foudre of Austrian oak. The impact of the solids character is evident, while full malolactic...