August West

Frankland Estate

Isolation Ridge Vineyard Riesling 2014

Citrus blossom, white flowers, and talc as aromatics. On the palate, citrus, citric acid with a chalky texture. Very little TDN if any. A classic Australian dry Riesling still with a long life to develop tertiary characteristics. The following night a skerrick of peach becoming apparent on the palate. Most enjoyable. The Great southland a reliable terroir for Riesling. — 16 days ago

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Vasse Felix

Filius Margaret River Chardonnay 2020

Somewhat lush and fat up front, plenty of acidity to balance, more depth and complexity than the Xanadu, medium-long finish. — 25 days ago

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Great value.

Leeuwin Estate

Art Series Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Quite nice with Pat’s filet mignon ($40). Spicy, fruity and medium finish. — a month ago

Vasse Felix

Margaret River Chardonnay 2017

This is the 2nd rated Vasse Felix Chardonnay behind the world class Heytesbury and ahead of the amazing value Filius. This was my last 2017 having made no notes for the first two. Expresses everything which is great about Margaret River Chardonnay. Complexity without cost. Ripe grapefruit with a balanced creamy French oak note which is largely integrated at 7 years of age. More citrus than stone fruit - a little nectarine? Great QPR at $31 AUD. — 22 days ago

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Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@Bob McDonald, I wish I could find this and the Heytesbury here on the U.S. West Coast — Vasse Felix really does great stuff at such low price points!!

Xanadu Wines

Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Medium-dark purple color, dark berry and mulberry aromas and flavors, some tannins, nice weight and balance, medium-long finish, solid Margaret River Cabernet!! — a month ago

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Pierro

Chardonnay 2020

Very similar comments to the 2018. This is in the top echelon of Aussie Chardonnay. Just beautiful! 😍👌🏽👌🏽 — 2 months ago

Ceccherini, Bob and 2 others liked this

Hirsch Vineyards

West Ridge Pinot Noir 2016

A stunner. This west ridge is worth the wait in the cellar! — 6 days ago

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Vasse Felix

Filius Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

3.4 Excellent Australian Cab, well-balanced with dark fruits and a wonderful long, smooth taste. On sale for $19.49, regularly $22.99. — 12 days ago

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Moss Wood

Moss Wood Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Medium bodied, light acidity, a little dry. Bouquet opens up to notes of dark berries, plum, leather, liquorice, tobacco. Well integrated tannins. Pleasant to drink! — a month ago

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