Tasting notes: A dark-fruited Cabernet that balances between serious and fun. Bursting with plum and dark berries,this wine has earthy undertones and a hint of dark spice. Silky tannins provide a long, smooth finish,with a chocolatey, mouth-coating texture that lingers.

A vibrant yet elegant Margaret River Cab. Black and blue fruits form a core with nots of dark chocolate, moch a and baking spices, all wrapped in silky tannins. Certified organic winery Churchview owned by the Fokkema family, headed by Spike Fokkema, who originally emigrated from the Netherlands in the 1950s. The estate is named for the heritage-listed church that can be seen from the cellar door. “The range is impressive from value- for-money through to premium end wines made in a distinctive and consistent style.” (Ray Jordan).

Medium-crimson red with a slight purple edge. A complex display of plum, red currant, raspberry, and sweet vanilla characters upfront; delicate rose petals, sweet Brazil nut, and cinnamon oak spice add an extra depth of complexity. Light to medium-bodied with elegant red-berried fruits, cherry, and sweet plum flavors fill the palate, followed by a succulent, firm yet elegant tannin structure. Sweet toasty spice and delicate fruit persist with a hint of mocha on the finish.

A traditional red grape variety from Bordeaux in France, Malbec is increasingly being grown in Australia. The grape is renowned for its deep colour, generous fruit expression and full flavour. Margaret River wine region offers great growing conditions for the variety. Malbec wines from this region show great depth and beautifully reflect the character of the grape. This is not surprising considering Margaret River and Bordeaux experience similar climatic conditions.

Margaret River is an under appreciated region for Australian Shiraz, and it's hard to see why with Cape Mentelle's Shiraz showing a vibrant core of blueberry, mulberry and hints of raspberry. It is well balanced with cocoa and savoury oak. The palate yet, is fine, elegant and focussed, finishing with chalky and structural tannins.

Always regarded as one of Margaret River's favourite wineries due to the inherant quality. Forester Estate seems to marry beautifully with their value-for-money philosophy. This Cabernet Merlot continues to win wide acclaim due to its dark purple colour and its lifted aromas of raspberries and black forest cake. Rich berry flavours are well balanced by a tight tannin structure typical of quality Margaret River Cabernets. The other great bonus is the ability of this great Cab blend to morph into a true cellar star.

Casillero Del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon is medium bodied with silky tannins and long ripe fruit and berry aftertaste, with impressive balance of fruit and polished tannins.

Forester Estate Semillon Sauvignon Blanc is a clean, fruit driven wine style showing herbaceous, citrus and lifted floral characters distinct to Margaret River. Those fruit characters are expertly meshed with a long, pristine and lip-smacking acidity that draws out the length of flavour wonderfully. Drink now with good company!