November 12, 2022

Like a lot of very good chardonnays, this one comes from Karridale to the south of Margaret River town. It’s...

Mandoon Estate Old Vine Grenache 2020

Red Wine - Grenache

These vines in the Swan valley are seriously old. And they contribute immensely to the soft plush style that is...

Mandoon Estate Block 1895 Verdelho 2022

Other - Specialty

Oh wow. So much verdelho bursting from the glass. Huge mass of tropical fruit intensity with a decent splash of...

Mandoon Estate Old Vine Shiraz 2019

Soft, generous and seductive, this is from old vines planted in 1955. And they really pump some quite beautiful fruit...

Lenton Brae Wilyabrup Chardonnay 2021

This quite delicate yet persistent chardonnay comes from a vintage that delivered more restrained fruit. This one has been wild...

Lenton Brae Pinot Blanc 2021

Other - Specialty

There’s not much of this variety grown in Australia, and yet it makes some very nice, lightly aromatic and fragrant...

Lenton Brae Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2022

White Wine - Sauvignon Blanc - Semillon

One of the earliest examples of this now famous Margaret River blend and it is still one of the best....

Lenton Brae Cabernet Merlot 2020

Red Wine - Merlot

This blend from Lenton Brae has consistently delivered one of the best examples of this combination in the value for...

Lange Estate Fifth Generation Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

A wine of power and finesse, which says a lot about Frankland River for this variety. There’s a meaty blackcurrant...

Lange Estate Providence Road Riesling 2022

White Wine - Riesling

The intensity and power of this vintage is immediately apparent with one take on the nose. Then the palate kicks...

Lange Estate Providence Road Shiraz 2020

A beautiful shiraz from this excellent season in Frankland River. It’s so soft and plush with a velvety smooth palate...

Lange Estate Providence Road Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

An elegant and stylish cabernet from Frankland. Has a distinctive red fruit aroma working with a plush plummy character. It’s...

Lange Estate Fifth Generation Riesling 2021

White Wine - Riesling

Excellent riesling from this vintage in Frankland River. Floral notes lift from the bouquet with traces of lemon and faint...

House Of Cards Ace Of Spades Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec 2020

Red Wine - Cabernet Sauvignon - Malbec

This is a blend of 90% cabernet and 10% malbec. It’s a combination that works well. Rich blackcurrant and dark...

House Of Cards The Royals Chardonnay 2021

A slightly more restrained and delicate chardonnay for House of Cards. This is minerally and delightfully linear with its close...

House Of Cards Dead Man’s Hand Shiraz 2021

I do like the slightly pinot approach for this wine. It’s had about 60% whole bunch fermented on stalks with...

House Of Cards Three Card Monte Sauvignon Blanc 2021

White Wine - Sauvignon Blanc

It’s amazing how a little barrel fermentation can transform a sauvignon blanc into something quite different. Sure the vibrant tropical...

Hay Shed Hill Block 2 Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

This outstanding cabernet comes from some of the oldest vines in the region. It’s generous and full bodied with a...

Hay Shed Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

An impeccable stylish and beautifully poised cabernet from these old vines in a very good year. It’s pure Margaret River...

Hay Shed Hill Chardonnay 2021

A coolish year has resulted in wines of delicacy and finesse. This is one of those. It’s an excellent chardonnay...

Gralyn Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

This is as good as any cabernet yet from Gralyn – and there have been some very good ones over...

Gralyn Estate Reserve Shiraz 2018