Domaine Naturaliste Discovery Syrah
Margaret River Syrah is noteworthy because of its fragrance and attractiveness in its youth. Aromas of juicy black cherries and boysenberries with a grind of black pepper. The palate possesses a fine grained texture comprising of ripe tannin which adds to the structure and depth of the wine.White pepper, black cherries and an eastern mosaic of spices greet on the nose, brought to yield by a soft palate of fleshy tannin and coating red and black fruits.
Cape Mentelle White Label 16HA Shiraz
This wine is a classic expression of cool climate Shiraz with notes of black plums, wild blueberries and sweet spice with a long, elegant finish of fine, silky tannins.
Risky Business Malbec
In the glass: Deep, dense purple.On the nose: Cassis, mulberry and black plum with a touch of bay leaf and vanillin oak. On the palate: Showcases the Malbec grape with powerful black fruits, bay and herb touches, powerful tannin frame and savoury oak in the background. A lovely example that is really concentrated yet medium weight and generous.
Pedestal Shiraz Margaret River
The 2023 Pedestal Shiraz from Margaret River is a prime example of the region's premium wine production. This vintage, crafted by the esteemed Larry Cherubino Wines, boasts a deep ruby color with a slight purple hue. On the nose, the wine presents a bouquet of blackberries, plums, and dark chocolate, accented by subtle hints of vanilla and spice. The palate is rich and full-bodied, with silky tannins and a complex layering of flavors. Notes of ripe dark fruits, black pepper, and oak mingle together, creating a seamless and well-structured profile. The finish is long and satisfying, leaving a lingering touch of blackberry and dark chocolate on the palate. This Pedestal Shiraz is a true testament to the exceptional terroir of Margaret River and is sure to impress even the most discerning of palates.
Wills Domain Cuvée d' Élevage Shiraz
Dense aromas of plum pudding, dried apricots and eastern spice introduce a voluptuous palate, boasting silky tannin, delicate hints of fresh summer berries and earthier tones of toasted oak and freshly cracked allspice. The wine has a clean, persistent acid line, with lingering red berries, white pepper and vanilla pod. Ray Jordans Best Shiraz in his 2016 Wine guide.
Woodlands Shelley Anne Cabernet Sauvignon
One of the early pioneers of the Margaret River region, Woodlands' vineyards date back to 1973. As curator of these historic vineyards, Stuart & Andrew Watson have firmly re-established Woodlands into the top echolon of Margaret River producers. Sourced from an the outstanding 2008 vintage, the Shelley Anne Cabernet Sauvignon shows cassis, mulberry and blackcurrant with that typical bay leaf and cedar undertones. A wine that will live for well over a decade.
Evans & Tate Broadway Cabernet Sauvignon
This Wine's armora has blackcurrant, black Olive and bayleaf tones. With Dark fruit flavours and fine tannins on the palate.
Vasse Felix Tom Cullity Cabernet Malbec
Vasse Felix, Margaret River's founding wine estate, was established by Dr Thomas Brendan Cullity in 1967. Among his first plantings were Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec vines, from which he produced the estate's first red wine. The Tom Cullity descends from these original vines and represents the pinnacle of Vasse Felix. The inaugural release will be in May 2017, coinciding with Vasse Felix's 50th Anniversary.
Thomas Hardy Cabernet Sauvignon
Full red-purple; a potent, powerful cabernet, the focus on blackcurrant fruit, complexity provided by bay leaf/black olive/mint nuances; French oak is where is should be (on the shoulder of the fruit) and the tannins, while firm, hold no terrors.
Miles from Nowhere Shiraz
In the glass: Full red.On the nose: Cherry berry, plum and cedar lift.On the palate: Dense and full-bodied with firm yet ripe tannin depth under a rich core of dark fruits with black pepper and liquorice on the long, bright finish.
