On the nose the wine displays cherry and plums with a hint of spice. Supported by highly seasoned French oak. Medium bodied soft black cherry fruit driven palate. All primary fruits that supports the soft and supple medium finish. Well balanced enjoyable drop. Very...
Ferngrove Majestic Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Great Southern, WA
Subtle nose with a leafy, blackberry and slight herbaceous edge. Dry, medium bodied wine with medium acidity. Mint and red cherry flavours. Well balanced with a touch of noticeable acidity that helps to display its cooler climate origins and leaves a Bordeaux-like...
Ferngrove Diamond Chardonnay 2020, Great Southern, WA
Strong struck match, a little hard to see beyond that. Palate is more interesting with a hint of creamy MLF backed up with grapefruit and lemon flavours. Medium bodied, crisp acid driven wine sitting in the modern leaner style of Chardonnay camp.
Voyager Estate Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2021, Margaret River, WA
Perfumed and floral aromas with peach and passion fruit. Fresh, dry, zesty light bodied palate that is what you come to expect from this blend. Appealing summer drinking. Voyager's first certified organic release, made from 80% sauvignon blanc and 20% semillon grown...
Voyager Estate Chardonnay 2020, Margaret River, WA
Aromas were a little bit on the reserved side but when coaxed it displayed creamy yeast and butter. Dry creamy front palate but then the acid kicks in and the wine display some nice maritime citrus flavours. Avoid overchilling the wine.
River Bank Estate Rebellious Tempranillo 2021, Swan Valley, WA
Spot on primary Tempranillo fruit aromas of redcurrant, raspberries and cola that are fairly pungent. Dry but with sweet raspberry flavours in what is a primary fruit driven Joven style wine. Medium bodied with sandpaper like gentle tannins on the finish.
Wignalls Shiraz 2020, Great Southern, WA
White pepper with a hint of salami. Dry and light for a Shiraz. Supple juicy with hints of red cherry and more pepper. Very Cote du Rhone. Another different expression of Shiraz. Medium grainy tannins on a gentle finish. Food friendly wine.
RiverBank Estate Rebellious Vermentino 2021, Swan Valley, WA
Medium intense aromas of pear, marzipan and almonds. More of the same on the palate with the addition of red apple. Well balanced acidity and fruit weight. Vermentino seems well suited to the Swan. Not released yet. Price quoted is for the 2020 vintage
Galafrey Reserve Riesling 2021, Mount Barker, WA
Free run juice only. Strong fresh lemon and limes on the nose. Bone dry, zesty racy with a firm middle palate. Citrus fruit flavours continue onto a long finish. Very good quality Riesling and extremely well priced.
Wignalls Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2020, Great Southern, WA
Primary fruit driven with focused maraschino cherries. There is also some floral and white pepper notes. Juicy palate, medium bodied with fine dry tannins. Nice youthful red that is fresh and fruit driven. Released February 2022. Very well priced.