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Margaret River

Semillon Sauvignon Blanc

The influence of a barrel fermented portion is evident immediately on the nose. It introduces a high degree of complexity with a nutty creamy character complementing the vibrant intensity of the sauvignon blanc and semillon. A striking minerality cuts deep through the palate taking it to a very long finish. Has all the pieces to compete a medium erm cellaring...

Margaret River

White Blend

This is a single vineyard blend of 70% sauvignon blanc and the rest semillon. It was partially barrel fermented in new French oak. It’s a lighter-bodied style, yet there is tremendous power and intensity delivered with a certain degree of delicacy. A wine that shows what can be done with quality fruit and deft winemaking even in hot years such...

Margaret River

White Blend

A wine that reflects the consistently good fruit being sourced off this vineyard. In this case, it has a small amount of barrel fermentation in new French oak, and that's immediately apparent on the nose with that slightly nutty, tropical fruit emerging. The palate is quite superb. It's textured and rich in flavour but delivers with a deft lightness of...

Margaret River

Semillon

I’m always excited to see a straight semillon. It’s a variety that Margaret River does so well, and this is a beauty. Captures the typical lemon scented aromas which merge through into the lively intense fruit on the palate. The fruit intensity is superb, while the high natural acidity ensures it comes to life with so much energy. A super...

Margaret River

Semillon

A light and highly perfumed semillon that makes excellent use of barrel fermentation to introduce a new layer of complexity. The varietal lemon characters are evident but then other deeper notes of stone fruit emerge to bring the palate to life. The oak is so well handled here. Has a racy fine acidity to add the final kick to the...

Margaret River

Semillon

This is another style that Grace Farm elevates from the stock standard. Semillon is such a beautiful variety, and when it gets just a little oak influence from the, in this case, four months in seasoned French oak, it really does elevate it into another zone. Slightly lemony, nutty characters on the nose. And then a palate which displays good...

Margaret River

Chardonnay

This comes from the outstanding Wildberry Springs vineyard, making it a single-vineyard wine and, I believe, the finest chardonnay yet released from Gralyn. The aroma strikes all the right chords with the aromatic combination of citrus, butterscotch, and spicy struck match, and then a palate which retains a fine linear feel. There is texture and intensity here with a minerally...

Margaret River

Chardonnay

These chardonnays from Gralyn are now consistently among the top shelf of Margaret River chardonnays. This one captures the season, which was quite warm, and yet the wine produced retains a certain delicacy and refinement. Lovely florals on the nose, with a little struck match and spicy citrus overtones. And then a palate that is the result of wild-yeast ferments...

Margaret River

Sauvignon Blanc

Okay, so this is sauvignon blanc but a serious departure from what you generally expect of this variety. So, let’s cover the making first. Whole bunch basket pressed to a mix of oaks with 2/3 new Troncais. Right there is a significant departure. No adjustments to the juice which was wild fermented before having three months on lees and 10...

Margaret River

Chardonnay

The fruit, which comes from way down at Karridale, shows the intensity and purity this subregion is known for. Pear and lime with a little lemon zest present on the nose. Then the palate threads with deft precision through to a long fine finish. Has a chalky minerality with subtle roasted cashew characters.

Margaret River

Chardonnay

A lighter bodied delicate chardonnay from this southern part of Margaret River. Yet the intensity and lingering fruit qualities are clearly evident. Bright citrus and nashi pear on the nose with just a hint of lightly roasted cashew. The palate comes to life with a minerally sea shell acidity. Neat little wine for the shorter term.

Margaret River

Chardonnay

These southern vineyards suited this vintage extremely well. The nose shows a subtle mix of lemon curd, grapefruit and light melon. The light-bodied palate offers good concentration, with a slightly minerally sea-spray character complemented by nectarine subtleties. Neatly balanced and precise, this chardonnay is ideal for early drinking.

Margaret River

Chardonnay

The precise intensity of this fruit from Karridale is captured and highlighted in what is an excellent medium- to light-bodied style with tons of appeal. Aromas of nougat and lemon meringue are quite subtle, and then the palate has a pristine vibrancy, with lovely fruit characters. It was a very good vintage in this region, and this is a compelling...

Margaret River

Chardonnay

A small-batch single-vineyard wine, among the best chardonnays Hamelin Bay produces. It captures the purity and brightness of southern vineyard fruit, with additional aromas of faintly struck match, gun smoke, and nectarine and other stone fruits. The palate shows minerality with a savoury edge, keeping the wine focused and linear. Excellent fruit quality with good cellaring potential.

Margaret River

Semillon Sauvignon Blanc

Hamelin Bay semillon sauvignon blanc 2024 ($26) This is a combination that is so well suited to this southern part of Margaret River. It’s a single vineyard that has been pumping out brilliant fruit for years. In this case in a very warm year it’s managed to produce an excellent wine displaying light gooseberry and grassy melon characters with a...

Margaret River

Semillon Sauvignon Blanc

These southern vineyards in Margaret River are ideally suited to this classic blend. This wine has vibrancy and purity, with pristine fruit characters that combine the slightly lemony, grassy notes of semillon with the tropical and passionfruit characters of sauvignon blanc. It delivers minerality and crisp acidity, with a fine lift of citrus on the finish. Subtle herbaceousness adds another...

Margaret River

Semillon Sauvignon Blanc

The whites from this very southern vineyard in Margaret River consistently produce such beautiful, pristine, lively fruit characters, which are captured perfectly in this wine. It brings together the subtle gooseberry of the sauvignon blanc, with a little bit of grassy, lemony character from the semillon. Tremendous intensity and persistence through a fine, lingering palate. Absolutely nails the style.

Margaret River

Chenin Blanc

This is a throwback to the very popular wines of the 80s produced with chenin blanc showing a little sweetness. It's variety that can handle this style with the crisp natural acid keeping it lively and clean. Loaded with tropical fruits showing a little peach flavour. Crisp fine acid. Great summer drinking.

Margaret River

Chardonnay

From the get-go this is a beautifully appealing and presented chardonnay from down at Karridale. Creamy savoury notes with a little peachy character. The palate is deep and intense showing slightly mealy stone fruit and lemon rind lifted with a subtle lemon zest. A precise chalky acid completes the finish. Excellent.

Margaret River

Semillon Sauvignon Blanc

The intensity and power of the fruit required just a little oak influence to bring it to life. It was one of those vintages where the fruit qualities expressed all their qualities without being overbearing and in your face. This is exquisitely balance and framed with excellent palate intensity and drive. There is a purity here with the light citrus...

Margaret River

Semillon Sauvignon Blanc

Made as a bright and fresh blended white, but with a little oak adding complexity, especially on the palate. Light lemon and fragrant tropical notes on the nose. The palate is held close, with the lightly applied oak sitting snugly within. Impressively concentrated and intense with a lifted, racy finish. Excellent wine.

Margaret River

Chardonnay

The low-yielding Block 6 produces fruit of tremendous depth and concentration together with a fine chalky acid that is just perfect for this linear style. The aromas have a slightly crème brulee and lemon tart character, while the subtle savoury citrus mix adds another dimension. That zingy provides the focus towards a long precise finish with good palate intensity.

Margaret River

Chardonnay

There is a real intensity and purpose in this excellent chardonnay. But there is elegance and reserve at the same time. Aromas of quince paste and grapefruit with those subtle cashew characters in the background. Beautifully defined palate releases through to a sustained finish with a savoury influence over the dry chalky lemon zip characters.

Margaret River

Chardonnay

These old, low-yielding vines yield fruit of tremendous concentration with balance and deep intensity. Aromas of lemon curd and brioche with a lift of cut pear and lime. The palate is textured and concentrated with deft precision, taking it through to a long finish. A classy wine of distinct regionality.

Margaret River

Chardonnay

This is a super wine that comes off low-yielding mature vines on the property. The aromas are a classic combination of cut lime, pear, and nectarine. The palate is still tightly wound and somewhat shy, but it will evolve, open up, and develop further complexity and layers with age. It's a vibrant, minerally style with tremendous length.

Margaret River

Chardonnay

This really is a terrific chardonnay for this price. After collecting the free run juice, it was initially fermented and matured for 11 months in oak. The intensity of the melony grapefruit sits comfortably with the oak. A little lime and citrus tang provides further palate balance and lift. Racy clean long finish.

Margaret River

Chardonnay

A bright and fragrant chardonnay sourced from mature vines on the estate. After wild fermentation it saw 11 months in oak. The result is a delightful light-bodied but well-flavoured wine of subtlety and precision. Aromas of melon and lightly roasted cashew with a gentle lemon lift. The palate extends with a slightly savoury minerality through to a long finish.

Margaret River

Chardonnay

This is certainly one of the better chardonnays I have seen at this stage from the 2024 vintage. The quality of fruit is evident immediately, and its vibrancy and energy probably come from the earlier picking before the heat struck with a vengeance. Powerful grapefruit with more delicate touches of apple and peach and a final citrusy lift on the...

Margaret River

Chardonnay

I have to say, this is one of the most complex and intriguing of any of the Hay Shed Hill chardonnays I've seen over the years. It comes off some pretty mature vines these days and spent 11 months in French barriques after fermentation. It has a fairly typical light stone-fruit, savory nuance with a touch of burnt-caramel complexity. Fine...

Margaret River

Chardonnay

Hay Shed Hill Morrison’s Gift chardonnay 2023 ($25) Made in honour of the early contribution of Barry and Liz Morrison. This is a lightly framed chardonnay based on excellent fruit that has been gently managed through the winery. The aim is for a light, balanced wine that expresses the fruit without too much winemaking evidence. Works well. Score: 89/100 Cellar:...

Margaret River

Semillon Sauvignon Blanc

Here's a wine that captures so much about this style from Margaret River in a very good season. A lovely combination of typical gooseberry and citrus notes with a touch of grassiness, and a palate with surprising texture and richness that ultimately delivers vibrant, energetic fruit.

Margaret River

Semillon Sauvignon Blanc

This is a superb example of the style, made from some of the oldest semillon and sauvignon blanc vines in the region. It displays engaging fruit intensity with vibrant energy, supported by gentle use of oak, striking a really perfect balance with a slightly creamy texture and fine, persistent lemony acidity for energy and lift through to the finish. Drinking...

Swan Valley

Chenin Blanc

Wonderful floral, perfumed white-petal notes on the nose announce this as Swan Valley chenin blanc. In a warmer year, the aromas and flavours are certainly well to the fore, but they're well controlled, with freshness retained by the crisp, lively acidity. The palate has lovely texture and richness, but there's also a purity and pristine character as it fires through...

Blackwood Valley

Chardonnay

This wine is just starting to show some nice, subtle developed characters, but it's still largely a vibrant, fresh, fruit-driven wine. Aromas of cut pear and grapefruit with a little lemony zip. The palate is developing a subtle nutty influence that works neatly with the vibrant white fruits. Excellent wine for drinking over the next couple of years.

Blackwood Valley

Sauvignon Blanc

This Blackwood Valley vineyard produces really exciting, vibrant, punchy, aromatic whites, and this is a classic example. Bursting with lemon zest and floral, tropical notes on the nose, with a touch of cut pear. The palate is zippy, with beautiful, racy, lifted acidity driving through to a long finish. A perfect summer drink.

Western Australia

Chenin Blanc

Oh my, we’re on to something here. Chenin blanc has been a part of Houghton from 1937 when Jack Mann created the famous White Burgundy (now White Classic) from Swan Valley chenin blanc. This has been made from old vine Margaret River chenin and is a stunning expression of a variety that continues to reveal new chapters to its playbook....

Margaret River

Chenin Blanc

If you think you’ve seen chenin blanc, then think again. This is quite a different spin on a variety that has been so important to West Australian wines, and obviously to Houghton Winery in particular. Hence the name EV37, which is a reference to the first Houghton white burgundy that was released and made by Jack Mann in 1937. This...

Western Australia

Chardonnay

Such a good value for money chardonnay delivering a beautiful mix of flavours showing nectarine and edgy citrus to balance. It's a fruit-driven wine but a little subtle oak adds the final flourish to complete it.

Western Australia

Chardonnay

A simple fruity chardonnay designed for immediate drinking. It’s zipping with fresh citrus and melon and lightly tropical character. Has a lovely juicy crunchy palate. Clean and crisp with a refreshing acidity to finish.

Western Australia

A punchy and crunchy little number loaded with all manner of tropical fruits on the nose and palate. Aromas deliver a burst of racy citrus and passionfruit with a little gooseberry. The palate has a mouthwatering acidity carrying all those tropical goodies to a long clean finish.