August West

Voyager Estate

Margaret River Shiraz 2016

Structured, shows that dusty note I associate with Margaret River red wines, this needs more aging, but really a lovely MR Shiraz. — 8 days ago

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Xanadu Wines

Margaret River Chardonnay 2020

WA 96 points at $25.00, I can’t disagree🤷🏼‍♂️ — 16 days ago

Paul, Severn and 12 others liked this

Leeuwin Estate

Prelude Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Elegant, restrained, berry fruit, earthy, dusty, very faint herbal notes, soft tannic structure, drinks very well but has such impeccable balance I’m certain this will effortlessly age another 10-15 years, excellent!! — a month ago

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Vin, Andrew and 3 others liked this

Vasse Felix

Heytesbury Margaret River Chardonnay 2015

Quite lemony, grapefruit, citrus, mineral. Nose is modern Australian Chardonnay with struck match and flint. Palate showing grapefruit, citrus and mineral and quite lean compared to other Margaret River Chardonnay icons like Leeuwin Art Series and Pierro. Minimal oak influence. Could cellar for a few more years. — 2 months ago

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Doug Powers

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@Bob McDonald, is this there top cuvée/single vineyard Chardonnay?
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@Doug Powers Yes Doug. Heytesbury is their top Chardonnay Cuvée. About 10? Years ago their top red Cuvée was also called Heytesbury. The top red is now called Tom Cullity.

Moss Wood

Moss Wood Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

So much cassis, black currant and rich sweetness. Very atypical for a Margaret River Cabernet - this is more Barossa or McLaren Vale. Less herbaceous than is usual for Margaret River in this warm vintage. A rich medium to full bodied palate with excellent concentration and smooth persistent tannins. My 2nd of 6 and a vintage that will last well beyond 2025 as one well known expert predicted. Should have the next bottle in 2 to 3 years time. 91% Cabernet Sauvignon; 4% Petit Verdot; 4% Cabernet Franc; 1% Merlot. — 18 days ago

Jose, Pooneet and 19 others liked this

Vasse Felix

Margaret River Chardonnay 2021

Really nice. Needed some air for the hint of wood char to blow off. Enjoyed at the Australian Club in Sydney. — 21 days ago

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@Byron Hewett Excellent venue!!
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We had dinner with a couple that were neighbors of ours when we lived in Wahroonga.

Cape Mentelle

Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Nice elegant Margaret River Cab. — 2 months ago

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Mark West

California Pinot Noir 2022

Pale ruby in color; cherries, raspberries, and baking spices on the nose; medium plus acidity; low tannins; tastes like strawberries, black cherries, crushed gravel, and a hint of vanilla with a long finish. Nellie says it's ok. I like it. Better after decanting for 30 minutes. Tastes a little sweet. I think there's some residual sugar, but it may just be the fruit flavors. It's definitely a fruit bomb. — 8 days ago

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Xanadu Wines

Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Red and dark plums, currants, and mulberry again, this seems just a little less ripe with better acid, tannins are less bitter as well, medium-long, lingering finish, this also needs aging (5+ years at least), I marginally prefer this to the 2020 since it’s more fresh and lively on the palate, lovely acid balance!! — a month ago

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Ferrari-Carano

Prevail West Face Alexander Valley Cabernet-Syrah Blend 2015

Paired with a prime rib and potatoes.
Nice nose, complex , medium tannins with a nice finish. What else could I ask for?
— 25 days ago