White

Margaret River

Chardonnay

Such a fine and delicately crafted chardonnay. Deep and penetrating aromas of butterscotch, brioche and almond meal, all presented with restraint. The palate has a creamy texture, with notes of quince and honeycomb, but it's held to a keen focus by the fine-grained oak and racy acidity. Very long and controlled palate of great precision is a feature.

Margaret River

Chardonnay

This is the pinnacle of Devil's Lair chardonnay, and this is certainly one of the finest yet released under this label. Like all Devil's Lair chardonnays, there's a real finesse and elegance about them. Aromas of subtle brioche, lemon curd, and a slightly savoury character on the palate. The power creeps up gradually and then drives through to a powerful,...

Margaret River

Chardonnay

Captures the style and essence of this vineyard to the south of Margaret River town. The wine is quite fine and almost delicate, but there is texture here and a richness which is held and focused with some precision. A combination of light butterscotch and brioche with subtle stone fruit characters. There's a squeeze of lemon and grapefruit. And a...

Margaret River

Chardonnay

The saline minerality with slightly chalky dust character is the first indication of the style. Lean and linear. Aromas are all about subtlety. Subtle butterscotch, grapefruit and meal with a little roasted nuttiness. The palate is so beautifully framed and focused, gathering itself through the middle to deliver to a long finish.

Margaret River

Chardonnay

A wine that strikes immediately with its tension and taut lines. This is southern Margaret River with a fine precision and elegance. The nose initially reveals a spicy cashew and lemon curd character with a restrained creamy custard apple nuance. The palate has a tight minerality with a slightly saline sea spray lift all brought back into line with a...

Margaret River

Chardonnay

Adds another dimension to Dukes' Purus chardonnay. The aim is to capture the rich texture of this variety and express it with a deeply layered complexity, while retaining that keen fresh minerally thread. Savoury butterscotch and crème brulee swirl through an engaging palate defined by a keen acid and a little grapefruit to close. Just a beautiful wine.

Margaret River

Chardonnay

Plenty happening in this funky and wild expression of Chardonnay. On the nose, an intense combination of butterscotch, roasted cashew, and lemon curd with a vanilla bean lift reveal. The palate is layered with a complex maze and intricate weave of flavours reflecting the initial aromas. And then a minerally finish completes a very good wine.

Margaret River

Chardonnay

This is where Dukes starts to ratchet things up and introduce a whole new level of complexity and layers into his wine. It's loaded with a striking combination of butterscotch, stone fruit, and a hefty hit of oak, albeit one that's integrated and fits snugly within the wine. The palate is concentrated, showing a nice balance of stone fruit, minerals,...

Margaret River

Chardonnay

A wine that differentiates from the Purus, and there is more winemaking artefact. But at the same time, it never goes over the top. It's always with restraint, with an eye on elegance and delicacy. There's a beautiful honeycomb, butterscotch and quince-paste combination on the nose. And then the palate, which is a creamy richness, but once again presented with...

Margaret River

Chardonnay

This is a beautifully crafted entry-level chardonnay into Bruce Dukes' full suite of wines. Bright white peach and nectarine tones on the nose, a little nutty nuance and a splash of citrus. It's classically chardonnay. And then the palate has a nice creaminess about it, but it's held with control, thanks to fine, limestone-y acidity and a little bit of...

Margaret River

Chardonnay

This is a Chardonnay that relies more on the natural pristine vibrancy of the fruit rather than any noticeable winemaking contribution. The minerally and slightly saline characters of the fruit work neatly with other characters of typical grapefruit and lime. Has a slightly chalky acidity with the muted oak just enough to play a part.

Margaret River

Chardonnay

This is Dukes' entry-level chardonnay, but it's anything but entry level. This is a classy wine full of expression and style. On the nose, you get that white peach and nectarine combination with a little minerally, chalky influence. The palate is quite fine, but it's intense with a driving flavour profile. Minerally, chalky, and savoury, with a light grapefruit primary...

Margaret River

Chardonnay

A thoroughly beautiful chardonnay expressing this variety with a pristine purity. Highly minerally opening with a little sea spray over the richer notes of nectarine and white peach. On the palate a slice of pear and a little lime add another dimension. Strikes an ideal balance of fruit and oak. One of Dukes' best under this label.

Margaret River

Chardonnay

Quite a different take on the Artus is this more classically defined modern expression of the variety. There is a pristine purity evident immediately with a floral cut lime and pear lift on the nose. Then the palate coils and tightens as it extends through to a very long finish. An elegant wine with a purity and finesse that is...

Margaret River

Chardonnay

Whereas the Artus was kinda funky, this one has a precise purity and freshness about it, showing lots of white peach, a little nectarine, citrus, and a sort of lemon curd–brioche combination. The palate has a slight savoury chalky confluence that comes together and then drives with great purpose through to a long finish. This is the most stylish expression...

Margaret River

Chardonnay

There is such a compelling clarity and purity about this wine, which Dukes makes with a clear mandate to capture the fruit and present it through to a fine, uncompromised palate. Nice notes of florals and white peach, a little subtle oak, and then a palate that is rich with a slight oatmeal-type flavour, balancing some light cashew and citrus....

Margaret River

Sauvignon Blanc

This distinctive wine has been a favourite of mine for some years. This one shows a little less overt oak and consequently is a more balanced wine. The lemony oak and lightly tropical fruit have an infusion of lemon zest to lift with a little of that fresh lychee character adding further complexity. It's a beautiful wine with cellaring potential.

Margaret River

Sauvignon Blanc

Dukes puts his winemaking stamp on this baby with the use of oak to complement the Sauvignon Blanc. It was such a beautiful vintage and the fruit so perfectly presented that the oak sits harmoniously in support. Has a lemon zest and slightly nutty character with other spices and citrus characters emerging. I like the slightly steely flinty minerality on...

Margaret River

Sauvignon Blanc

A distinctive style that winemaker Bruce Dukes has championed for some years. It shows the influence of some lovely oak that complements and builds the sauvignon blanc into something quite special. This is a wine that is so well balanced and crafted that it drinks beautifully now, but with that quality fruit and that well-weighted oak, it will handle extended...

Margaret River

Sauvignon Blanc

I've been a bit of a devotee of this wine over the years. It's where Dukes blends some quite beautiful sauvignon blanc fruit with a little French oak to deliver a wine that has layers and complexity and a distinct point of difference from a stock-standard savvy. Lovely lemon meringue and lemon-zest notes on the nose, and then a palate...

Peel

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.

Geographe

Grenache

This has been made in the carbonic maceration style with that wonderfully perfumed lifted fruit a feature. It’s medium bodied with a juicy delicious slightly confectionary palate. Spicy bright red raspberry fruit characters with a nice tannin influence. Serve it ever so slightly chilled in summer.

Margaret River

Tempranillo

A delightful example of the modern style of rose. It’s made using only free run juice which was wild fermented in older oak after which it went through regular lees stirring for 6 months. Captures so much of the tempranillo character within its light but textured palate. Rose petal and raspberry with a palate that has both poise and presence..

Geographe

Riesling

This comes from an outstanding Ferguson Valley vineyard that makes some of the finest rieslings in the State. Interesting use of pressings and solids has built in a textural mouthfeel without compromising the essential linear palate feel. There’s citrus but then there is that appley character which seems part of the vineyard. Lovely talcy acid and a trace of minerally...

Geographe

Chardonnay

From a vineyard in Geographe that has proved very good over the years. Whole bunch pressed into a mix of seasoned puncheons and one new French barrique. Follows the Carr approach to build texture and in this case it was left on lees for nine months. Creamy lemon curd and nutty struck match with a trace of that delightful nectarine...

Geographe

Shiraz

It only has 2% viognier, but you know this vinous perfume concentrate is there playing a perfect supporting role. The shiraz is from Donnybrook and the viognier from Margaret River. About 25% was new oak and remainder seasoned puncheons. It’s lively with a bright appeal. Plummy dark chocolate with a spicy ginger floral lift. Has a wonderfully poised mouth feel....

Geographe

Riesling

A first-rate riesling that was unaffected by the extreme heat of the vintage. It’s crisp and pure with a refreshing flavour profile, but there is texture here, resulting from adding some solids and a two-month period of lees stirring. Even the pressings were fermented. So, this is riesling with some real character.

Mount Barker

Riesling

As with other whites in the Dream Bird portfolio, a little lees stirring has been used to build in just that subtle degree of texture while not compromising the fine linear line that is riesling. Typically, citrusy notes with a little musk and a slightly crunchy minerality. There's an intensity of flavour here, but it's held and focused through to...

Margaret River

Chenin Blanc

Wherever you went in WA in 2023 you got very good chenin blanc and this one from the Northern end of Wilyabrup is no exception. Solids influence is an important part of Carr’s winemaking, and it shows here. After settling, the juice was fermented in old oak puncheons and after topping left for nine months. There’s been no fining and...

Margaret River

Chenin Blanc

There are many expressions of chenin blanc, from the highly tropical fruity drink-now styles through to wines of more complexity with oak or lees use. In this case, the Margaret River fruit was pressed straight to older oak for wild fermentation and regular stirring. A further 9 months in oak has added textural feel and complexity. Retains the citrus and...

Margaret River

White Varietal

The vermentinos from Dream Bird have been impressive and it's little wonder that this is one of the best from this excellent season. I particularly like the slightly textural feel which has come from a little time on skins and then fermentation with wild yeast in some puncheons with further stirring of the lees. So you still get that fine...

Geographe

Chardonnay

The fruit comes from Donnybrook and after hand picking it was whole bunch pressed into puncheons with a mix of 25% new and then wild yeast fermented. Some of the lees were stirred over the 9 months in oak. Opens with an aroma of very subtle butterscotch struck match character but it's restrained and then the palate delivers the richness...

Margaret River

Red Varietal

Okay, so you have your usual vermentino which is crisp, fine and racy with a faint textural feel. Then you get this, which is distinctly more textural. Some time on skins initially and then natural yeasts leading to time on lees to infuse more texture. Has an appealing spicy floral and lemon zest character on the nose. The palate is...

Margaret River

Chardonnay

This turned out to be an excellent season for white varieties, particularly chardonnay, producing wines of delicacy but still with the latent Margaret River power. A small amount of the wine was allowed to go through malolactic fermentation, and then the wine was left for about nine months in oak with regular lees stirring as required. It has a rich...

Margaret River

Sauvignon Blanc

This has been made in a fumé style, and it's a combination of largely sauvignon blanc with about 15% semillon. It received about 42% new French oak in a mix of barriques and puncheons, which has had a significant impact on the wine. Lovely floral, stone fruit and nutty characters on the nose, and a palate that is both textural...

Margaret River

Semillon Sauvignon Blanc

The complexity is immediately evident on the nose of this classic Margaret River combination. Part of each variety was wild fermented in oak, and this has added some lovely aromatics and a textural feel that sets it apart from the standard versions. Lightly nutty, with floral notes and a little citrus edge coming from the refreshing palate. Excellent concentration and...

Margaret River

Cabernet Sauvignon

Although from this slightly cooler vintage all the character you seek in cabernet is there. The blackcurrant, minty cedary notes and a little black olive. Overriding is a trace of bay leaf and oyster shell minerality. The palate is medium bodied with good intensity and length. Excellent fruit and oak integration.

Margaret River

Chardonnay

I do like the style that has been developed under this label. It’s a fine and quite delicate style yet within its light framework the aromas and palate reveal much of the site and region. Shows more of the tighter lemon and pear notes with a little crunchy melon and just a little richer nectarine. The palate is crisp and...

Margaret River

Sauvignon Blanc

Plenty of intriguing characters and nuances swirling through this fume style sauvignon blanc. The underlying notes passionfruit and tropical fruit are still evident but then the oak introduces other characters of flinty minerals and a slightly smoky nutty nuance. Rich creamy texture but a firm hand guides to a long finish.

Margaret River

Semillon

There is a remarkable purity and brightness in this semillon from a season that seemed particularly well suited to the variety. It's a delicate, almost understated wine, yet with a little air the flavour intensity steadily builds. The nose reveals classic citrus blossom, lemon and subtle floral aromas. The palate introduces a fine oyster shell minerality that beautifully complements the...