Franklin Tate Estates Traditional Margaret River Chardonnay 2016
Yes, Tate as in “Evans & Tate.” Whilst that brand is now looked after by the McWilliam’s family, Franklin Tate (son of the E&T founder John Tate) has this eponymous […]
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Risky Business White Knuckle Chardonnay 2016
Risky Business. Apt name for a wine label, but the wines are good so it can be seen as somewhat of a tongue in cheek statement. At least in this […]
Risky Business Malbec 2015
While Argentina is strong in Malbec, Margaret River seems to have the foothold in Australia. Only 128 dozen bottles produced. Risky Business, Malbec, Margaret River, 2015 Smells of cooking chocolate […]
Risky Business Shiraz Grenache Tempranillo 2015
Put together by Rob Quenby as viticulturist and his partner in the “risky business,” John Waldron as vintner. Risky Business, Shiraz Grenache Tempranillo, Margaret River, 2015 Tight berry aromas before […]
Voyager Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2005
This was sent as a museum release alongside current release 2012 and the impending 2014. Quite a formidable trio. Comprised of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 5% Malbec and 1% […]
Flametree SRS Wilyabrup Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Margaret River in Western Australia as no official sub-regions recognised by the GIs (Geogrpahical Indicators) set by Wine Australia, but Flametree with their “SRS” series, have adopted the ideas of Dr […]
Flametree SRS Wallcliffe Chardonnay 2015
SRS is the acronym for Flametree Wines’ “Sub Regional Series.” This chardonnay sourced from a single block. Flametree, SRS Wallcliffe Chardonnay, Margaret River 2015 Depth of aroma with just extinguished […]
Flametree Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2016
Not sure if any other Australian region does the SB /S blend as well as Margaret River. Flametree Sauvignon Blanc Semillon, Margaret River, 2016 Love the understated nose: Lemon pith […]
Flametree Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2014
Margaret River grows arguably the best Cabernet and Merlot grapes in Australia. No surprises then that they can blend them together at this quality at this price. Flametree, Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot, […]
Flametree Pinot Rosé 2016
Trophy winner for Best Rosé at the Royal Melbourne Wine Awards 2016. Viva la Rosé Revolution! Flametree, Pinot Rosé, Margaret River, 2016 Savoury and atrtractive nose with light earl grey […]
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