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White Wines
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2011 Semillon Sauvignon Blanc $19.95/bottle
The La Nina phenomenon delivered a mild, dry summer finishing with generous warmth for ripening. Estate sauvignon blanc was hand picked in pristine condition then whole bunched pressed. A parcel of both the Estate sauvignon blanc and semillon were barrel fermented in French oak and small stainless steel barrels, creating subtle texture. The nose has lemon sherbet, passionfruit and kaffir lime leaf and the rounded palate expresses lemon curd and pear drops with a persistent finish.
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2010 Semillon Sauvignon Blanc $18.95/bottle
Powered by a warm dry summer and mild ripening conditions in autumn, this wine has come up trumps again!
Estate sauvignon blanc was hand picked in pristine condition then whole bunched pressed. A parcel of the Estate Semillon was barrel fermented in French oak to create subtle texture. The nose has lemongrass, passionfruit and spice and the palate a crafted balance and length expressing pink grapefruit and wet slate.
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2009 Semillon Sauvignon Blanc $18.95/bottle -Sold out-
Bookended between a late wet spring and a glorious Indian summer, the 2009 vintage turned out to be wonderfully warm and dry, pristine conditions for these varieties. Medium weight, the wine deplays fruit salad, guava and stone fruits. The palate shows strong varietal flavours with good texture and refreshing acidity.
"Lean, zesty with bright tropical characters and fresh, cleansing acidity." Peter Forrestal
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2008 Semillon Sauvignon Blanc $18.95/bottle -Sold out-
A pleasant dry and gradual summer allowed these two varieties to ripen at a gentle pace, developing pristine aromatics and lovely natural acidity. With lychees, grapefruit and sherbet on the nose, the palate contrasts refreshing herbaceous, slate like characters with a persistent lime cordial length.
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2010 Chardonnay $23.95/bottle
Blessed with another warm, mild year in Margaret River, this variety once again shines. An intriguing nose of talcum powder and grapefruit cleverley integrates with a peaches and cream palate - evidence of 11 months in French oak with lees stirring. Displays harmony between fruit ripeness and oak handling. Cellar to five years.
2009 Chardonnay $23.95/bottle -Sold out-
A long gentle ripening season of low yields provided elegant fruit. A delicate nose of grapefruit and pear with a lovely nougat complexity. The palate is textured with subtle brioche from whole bunch pressed barrel fermented fruit, with a distinctively refreshing mineral finish. Cellar to five years.
2008 Chardonnay $23.95/bottle -Sold out-
Blessed with another warm, mild year in Margaret River, this variety once again shines. An intriguing nose of almond nougat and grapefruit cleverly integrates with a peaches and cream palate - evidence of 11 months in French oak with lees stirring. Displays harmony between fruit ripeness and oak handling. Cellar to five years.
"..this boutique family producer has done a smashing job...it's a joy. Grapefruit, pear and creams with subtle textural make for a smart chardy at a smart price." Tony Love
2007 Chardonnay $23.95/bottle -Sold out-
A warm, mild year allows the southern part of Margaret River to shine as the magical home of this variety. A subtle nose of white nectarine and cinnamon spice integrates with an oatmeal texture on the palate, evidence of 11 months in French oak and lees stirring. Lemon curd and honeydew linger in a focused yet elegant style. Cellar to five years.
"Chardonnays were the white wine standouts from 2007: three from Margaret River (Cape Mentelle, Devils Lair and Preveli), all with impeccable credentials from a region blessed with wonderful chardonnay." James Halliday |
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2003 Reserve Semillon $19.95/bottle
Limey, grassy characters combine with lychee, peach and delicate hints of flint. Barrel fermented in new French Oak, this wine has a long, intense finish.
"Complex and long; intense lemony/grassy fruit interwoven with subtle barrel-ferment French oak; good food style." Rating 90/100 James Halliday |
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2006 Method Champenoise Blanc De Noir $31.95/bottle -Limited release-
The season of 2006 provided stella reasons to have a crack at making a sparkling wine - it was the coolest vintage on record in Margaret River and our first son Oscar Vincent Home was born! Produced in the traditional method from our Estate grown Pinot Noir, this sparkling wine has been aged two years on yeast lees. As Oscar Wilde remarked "only dull people are brilliant at breakfast", so bring some bubbles along to your next brunch and brighten things up! |
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2009 Cabernet Merlot $25.95/bottle
The 2009 vintage unfurled gently with a late wet spring and sailed over the marker into a
majestic Indian summer. A fresh nose of mulberries and vanilla red creaming soda, wrapped in a hint of dusty, wet eucalyptus leaf. The palate shows pomegranate and cranberry with fine, chalky tannins from the Cabernet Sauvignon fruit with some charming mid palate sweetness from the Merlot fruit. Cellar up to ten years.
Lovely wine - all red fruits, spices and oak, with seamless integration of the vibrant varietal fruit with the oak. A classic Cabernet Merlot!
 Winestate May/June 2011
2007 Cabernet Merlot $25.95/bottle -Sold out-
A welcome return to optimum ripening conditions for reds in Margaret River this vintage! Crop yields were low allowing fruit to develop intensely. This wine shows all the classic characters of our southern vineyard site with cigar box and mulberries on the nose, resplendent with fleshy cassis woven into dusty tannins. Matured for 18 months in French oak barriques makes for a classy structure that is surprisingly integrated already. Cellar up to 10 years.
Lifted, leafy, spearmint bouquet with a very attractive oak influence. Has great palate weight, is very complex, has a tight structure and is loaded with truffle and chocolate-like flavours.
Winestate July/August 09
2005 Cabernet Merlot $24.95/bottle
A solid vintage marked by its mildness and wet finish - standout conditions for merlot which contributes 35% of this smart blend. A classic cedary nose from 18 months in French oak, this wine is wrapped in blackcurrant laced with aniseed. Fine powdery tannins frame a palate of dense black fruits, tobacco leaf and dark chocolate, delivering a tightly structured yet elegant approach. Cellar up to 10 years.
"I liked the previous vintage but this is silkier and more refined with simply stunning palate structure. There’s finesse and elegance but plenty of mid-palate weight and power. Fine tannin. Nicely judged oak and supple seductive fruit. A great value wine. Rating 92/100." Ray Jordan More reviews
2004 Cabernet Merlot $21.95/bottle
The Margaret River region experienced an excellent 2004 vintage. This blend comprises of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 10% Shiraz. It displays an aromatic sweet curranty nose, with a touch of peanut, mint and a fleshy leathery note. Soft and juicy on the palate, this wine has supple tannins and a long fine finish. 18 months in French oak. Cellar up to 10 years. |
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2009 Pinot Noir $24.95/bottle
The 2009 vintage unfurled gently with a late wet spring and sailed over the marker into a majestic Indian Summer. Attentive, traditional techniques saw this Estate fruit hand picked and destemed onto a sorting table, then open fermenter cold soaked. Its all about elegance, structure and perfume over power and extraction. A lovely complex nose full of floral notes and earthy tones. Complexity was gained by extended lees
contact and barrel maturation in one year old Burgundian barrels for nine months adding a layer of texture.
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2008 Pinot Noir $24.95/bottle -Sold out-
The 2008 vintage was a breeze with cool nights and warm days. Gentle traditional techniques saw fruit hand picked and hand plunged, with a judicious use of some sexy new and aged French oak for 10 months. Intriguing layers of toffee apple and plump red cherries are spiced with cinnamon. This wine's structured with dry tannins that will allow cellaring until 2012.
"Medium bodied tightly structured Pinot showing some subtle varietal characters of sour cherry and spice" Rating 87/100 Ray Jordan |
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2007 Pinot Noir $24.95/bottle -Sold out-
The 2007 vintage was considered a great all rounder. Gentle, traditional techniques saw fruit hand picked and hand plunged, with a judicious use of some sexy new French oak for 10 months. Alluring layers of star anise and redcurrants, then supple cherries and rhubarb, have a savory finish. Fine dusty tannins embrace this wine.
"Earthy beetroot aromas, slightly spirity with a nice spicey thread. Plum/cherry palet with savoury nuances and complemented by a tight tannin structure".
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2003 Merlot $24.95/bottle -Sold out-
A deep red velvet colour with a nose of summer pudding, red currants, blackberries and a hint of American oak. The palate is medium bodied with lively berry flavours and a lush, round finish.
"A distinctive varietal example; spicy, savoury black olive fruit which is in no sense bitter or green." Rating 93/100 James Halliday
"A bigger, riper European style -quite developed. Nice concentration of varietal fruit and plenty of bright, fine tannins. Good drinking now. Winestate May/June 08
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2003 Shiraz $21.95/bottle
A rich, excuberant wine with a lively ripe plummy nose interlaced with wood spice and fruit leather. The palate is supple, lush and silky smooth, finishing with soft tannins.
"Layered texture; oak and tannins surrounding sweet fruit; clear winemaking." Rating 90/100 James Halliday
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2003 Cabernet Sauvignon $23.95/bottle
A poised and stately wine, with supple nose and a delicate, sweet well rounded palate of blueberry, black currants and a hint of vanilla caramel. Enjoy now or cellar for up to five years.
"Once again, a precise varietal expression with cassis and blackcurrant fruit supported by the finest imaginable tannins...". Rating 89/100 James Halliday |
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2005 Cabernet Shiraz $16.95/bottle
From a solid, mild vintage this is a serendipitous blend. Combined, there is a harmony of regal Cabernet structure with sassy Shiraz sweetness that is rich yet refreshing. Cellar to five years.
"Strong toasty bouquet, with cassis and blackberry in the background; fleshy and quite dense finish." Rating 90/100 James Halliday |
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2007 Cabernet Shiraz 1.5 Litre Magnum No.4 $21.95/bottle
From a warm ripening vintage this is a serenadipitous blend. Combined, there is a harmony of regal structure with sassy Shiraz sweetness that is rich yet refreshing. Cellar to five years. |
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