West Cape Howe ‘Hannah’s Hill’ Cabernet/Merlot 2014
Apparently Hannah’s Hill is a tribute name to a viticultural pioneer who worked this vineyard. Getting your name on a label is always a wonderful tribute. West Cape Howe, ‘Hannah’s […]
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West Cape Howe Styx Gully Chardonnay 2015
Chris De Burgh was on the radio the other night when I was channel surfing in the car: “Don’t pay the Ferryman! Don’t even fix a price. Don’t pay the […]
West Cape Howe Shiraz 2014
Entry level, yet still enjoyable. West Cape Howe, Shiraz, Western Australia, 2014 Dominant light chocolate oak, blueberries with red rope bittersweet licorice and nutmeg spice. Smooth and full palate, ripe […]
West Cape Howe Cabernet Merlot 2014
Yet another solid release from the WCH team. This bottle part of the ‘Lean & Green’ series with a lightweight bottle, resulting in a 21% reduction in glass usage. Simply […]
West Cape Howe Tempranillo Rosé 2015
Proof that West Cape Howe can run the gamut of styles. West Cape Howe, Tempranillo Rosé, Western Australia, 2015 Cerise in the glass. Strawberry soap aromas, with distinct cherry, light […]
West Cape Howe Whites 2015
A round up here of the very good value range from West Cape Howe. Each is varietal, textural and value for money. West Cape Howe, Riesling, Mount Barker, 2015 Riesling […]
West Cape Howe “Two Peeps” Sauvignon Blanc / Semillon 2015
A blend of the two varieties that work so well together in Margaret River, this time, coming from much further south. Name is derived from the “Two People’s Bay” on […]
Singlefile Shiraz 2013
Single vineyard fruit, sourced from the Riversdale vineyard. Singlefile, Shiraz, Frankland River 2013* Blue fruit, plums and blueberries; savoury roast meats, roasted nuts. Aromatics of 5 spice, Turkish bazaar spices […]
West Cape Howe “Old School” Chardonnay 2015
Barrel ferment in French oak. Malolactic fermentation (MLF). “Made the way they used to be.” But this should have a caveat, that although the winery may be the same, I […]
West Cape Howe “Book Ends” Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
So named for the apparent “hole” that Cabernet gets in the mid palate, subsequently Cabernet flavour profile can appear as ‘book ends;” Lots up front and down back, but not […]
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