A relative newcomer to Margaret River, Flametree have already hit several home runs. This wine is another hit, with a fresh mix of citrus and stonefruits, zingy acidity and clean finish.

Pale yellow-green in colour with distinct cut grass notes on the nose.

The Noble One by De Bortoli is considered Australia's premier dessert wine, and for obvious reasons. The wine has won countless awards at the leading wine shows around the country and has a wonderful propensity to develop even further in the bottle. The 2002 Noble One is a classic expression of the style with rich apricot treacle characters with fig and orange blossom still active on the nose and palate. Hints of vanilla bean and a refreshing acidity on the finish mean this decade old wine will continue to live in the cellar for many years more.

This is fun winemaking at it best. A little soak of the juice on skins, a press in the basket press and let the ferment get going. The ferment was stopped by fortification with Brandy Spirit to leave a sweat’ish wine that is now stored in ex Australian Whisky barrels. The wine will continue to evolve the barrel developing complexity from the wood and previous contents. Best fresh from the barrel, it is bottled as required. Each label has the date of bottling hand written on it. This is a single vintage fortified.

In the glass, the 2024 Cullen Mangan Elvie Clark Sauvignon Blanc Semillon from Margaret River is a pale lemon color with hints of green. The nose is bursting with aromas of ripe passionfruit, lime, and gooseberry, with a delicate floral undertone. On the palate, this wine offers a beautifully balanced combination of zesty citrus, tropical fruits, and a touch of herbaceousness. The Semillon adds a lovely richness and weight to the mouthfeel, while the Sauvignon Blanc provides a refreshing acidity and minerality. The 2024 vintage has produced a wine that is vibrant and fresh, with a long, clean finish. This Cullen Mangan Elvie Clark Sauvignon Blanc Semillon is a true expression of the Margaret River region, showcasing the exceptional quality of Cullen Wines. Enjoy it now or cellar it for further development.

This Semillon from a sustainably farmed vineyard in the Hunter Valley region was hand picked from 40 year old Semillon vines. The grapes were then fermented with skins, pressed, and barrel aged for 3 months in old Chardonnay French oak. There was no additions, fining or filtration of the wine when bottled. The result is a textural, juicy wine with a zesty dry finish, with flavours of mandarin marmalade and a hint of lemon.

Grown on the Bunnamagoo vineyards in Mudgee and held in French oak for nine months and stirred often to aid the final texture. The result is a wine that shows notes of grass and lemon with a complex hint of dough. The flavours continue on the textured palate with fine acidity and good length.

Grapes for the Bunnamagoo wines are sourced from the Bunnamagoo Estate near Rockley, and from the Eurunderee vineyard, not far from Mudgee, NSW.Vibrant pale lemon. Delicate citrus, tropical fruit, cut grass and herbs. Light and crisp grapefruit and lime, white peach and dried pear, in a youthful and appealing style, with limey acidity and touches of white pepper to finish.