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Margaret River

Cabernet Franc

Perhaps not the aromas and perfume you might expect from cabernet franc, but in this warm year, it's resulted in a wine of richness and power that provides another expression of this variety. Red and black fruit notes with a little Cherry Ripe-type influence. The palate is generous and concentrated, and slightly medium-bodied, so it's a wine of elegance and...

Margaret River

Cabernet Sauvignon

A wine of purpose and power from this very early, quite warm vintage. The extra time in the bottle is bringing it together quite beautifully. Masses of dark fruit on the nose with blackcurrant, a swirl of dark chocolate and plum, and that slight bay leaf, black olive nuance that adds an intriguing complexity. The palate is concentrated and intense,...

Margaret River

Cabernet Sauvignon

Yet another example of how, despite the very warm conditions in '24, wines have emerged with some class. Blackcurrant, bay leaf and chocolate notes on the nose. Harold, this is Margaret River cabernet. It's a bright wine of energy and purpose, with slightly chalky tannins and a liberal supply of oak feeding into the core to drive a very long...

Margaret River

Chardonnay

A wine which captures the fruit intensity and power of the '25 vintage in Margaret River. Aromas of subtle oatmeal, brioche, a little marzipan and lemon zest. And then a palate which is slightly creamy but threaded with a fine, balancing limestone-y acidity with a cutting lemon zest edge. It's a richly textured wine, with good flavour intensity and a...

Margaret River

Semillon

A balanced and textured example of what Margaret River can do with semillon. There's richness here, but it's balanced with a fine, precise and defining acidity. I love the purity and freshness evident on the nose. There are some slightly toasty characters complementing the vibrant lemon fruit characters. A rich and flavoursome palate brimming with plush fruits, complemented by a...