Wonderwall (margaret River)

Leeuwin Estate

Art Series Margaret River Chardonnay 2013

My last bottle of 2013 Art Series Chardonnay. This remains one of the top Chardonnays in Australia together with Giaconda and Bindi Quartz Block for mine. As per previous note aromatics of white peach and cashew together with mealy notes. Not as full bodied as other Art Series but certainly doing well at 13 years of age. I often identify a dried pear character and this has hints of that. 98 points from James Halliday. — 5 days ago

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Doug Powers

Doug Powers

Lovely!!

Vasse Felix

Filius Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Black fruit aromas and flavors, lovely dusty tannins with good balancing acidity, lingering finish, solid Margaret River Cabernet to pair with some nice tri-tip!! — 2 months ago

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Cloudburst

Margaret River Chardonnay 2018

Gedronken met Lucas en Valerie bij Dr. Wines — 6 months ago

Moss Wood

Margaret River Sémillon 2011

citrus acidic honey Nuts Moss Wood Margaret River Semillon 11 @, Dmar, 251012
Deep lemon yellow. High viscosity. Iron+, Pear peach. Clove. Petroleum slightly. Woody. Fermented. Matured Grapefruits? Nutty honey
Fruitiness M Sweetness M Acidity M++ straight forward. Bitterness M+ Body M Finish M 14% Dry but Rich from aging. Complexity. Moss Wood Margaret River Semillon 11 @6732, Dmar, 251031-260211
— 8 months ago

Leeuwin Estate

Art Series Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Sunday Lunch with Roast Lamb. Deep Ruby in colour - very dense. A very Margaret River Cabernet - nose with herbs and a little mint. Barb thought a bit of capsicum (bell pepper) on the nose. On the medium bodied balanced palate the tannins are quite soft yet persistent. Leeuwin Estate better known for its outstanding Art Series Chardonnay has been working hard with the red varieties and it shows. — 9 months ago

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Ming L

Ming L

I had the chance to taste couple older vintages (01 and 03) and was quite impressed. While price for the Chard is approaching $100 here, the Cab is still very reasonably priced. @Bob McDonald .
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@Ming L Yes, the pricing differential between the 2 Cuvées is much the same here in Australia.

Xanadu Wines

Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Heavier, richer than the 2018, but seems less pure and shows more ripe plum, very good, but not quite at the level of the 2018, very good. — 3 years ago

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Leeuwin Estate

Prelude Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Mulberry, black plums, faint mint/eucalyptus aromas and flavors, very nicely balanced, lingering finish, this is a lovely entry-level Margaret River Cabernet!! — a month ago

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Doug Powers

Doug Powers

Mulberry, black plums, faint mint/eucalyptus aromas and flavors, very nicely balanced, lingering finish, this is a lovely entry-level Margaret River Cabernet!!
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

Delectable woes have resurfaced!!!
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@Doug Powers - I don’t think they ever went away!

Cullen Wines

Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2013

Absolutely beautiful Margaret River Cullen Wine. Honestly. Underrated. — 3 months ago

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Vasse Felix

Margaret River Chardonnay 2021

Beautiful. Nut, truffle,butter, citrus, minerality,mild acidity and gorgeous tannins — 6 months ago

Moss Wood

Moss Wood Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

This 2011 is drinking very nicely and is worthy of its accolades, lovely crimson rim to deep ruby centre, nice tobacco flavours on nose and mouth filling with integrated tannins.
Smooth and long lasting aftertaste
— 8 months ago

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Leeuwin Estate

Art Series Margaret River Riesling 2024

Excellent new vintage 2024, crisp and dry excellent fresh melon and lemon nose with good acidity and flavours on palate.
Always an enjoyable drop!
— 9 months ago

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Leeuwin Estate

Art Series Margaret River Shiraz 2020

Nicely aromatic & restrained (for Australia) with purity of dark fruit (blackberries, plums, mulberry), nice depth and excellent tannins quality - juicy, polished, finely grained.
Very elegant & with beautiful balance between the ripeness & savoury notes.
A really lovely wine!
— a year ago

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Vasse Felix

Heytesbury Margaret River Chardonnay 2016

Pale yellow in colour. Aromatics of Smoky Citrus rind. The medium bodied palate shows ripe grapefruit with citric acid toning down at 10 years of age. This is one of the best Chardonnays in Margaret River - up there with Leeuwin Estate Art Series without the latter wine’s ripe pear and white peach. This is a brilliant Chardonnay by any measure. My first of 3 bottles. 98 points from HH. — a month ago

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Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@Bob McDonald, unfortunately when we visited Vasse Felix in 2023, I hadn’t seen your comments on this cuvée, so we didn’t taste it. Obviously, my loss. . . .
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@Doug Powers Yes it is a producer that has had many successes. The first vines In Margaret River planted in the 1960’s?by Dr Tom Cullity; a highly skilled long serving winemaker in Virginia Willcock and the vast financial resources of the owners, the wealthy Holmes-a-Court family.

Cullen Wines

Kevin John Margaret River Chardonnay 2022

Ming L
9.3

The gentle nose shows bright citrus, yellow peach, dried pear, and hint of crush nuts. On the palate it’s concentrated yet vibrant, with round acidity, spice and orange blossom, balanced by lively mineral drive and a long, lingering finish that meshes power with poise.

It’s bold and expressive, with a dynamic tension and savoury complexity that feels both immediate and age-worthy. At this young age, I like it better than the Art Series.
— 5 months ago

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Moss Wood

Amy's Wilyabrup Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2023

A good value Bordeaux blend which has s a good cellar defender mid week and you not ready open something with some age,
It’s made to drink young and doesn’t pretend to be competing with top Cabernet from Margaret River
— 7 months ago

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Pierro

Chardonnay 2018

This Aussie Chardonnay could easily pass for a Chablis with its freshness and minerality. Very enjoyable. — 8 months ago

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Fraser Gallop

Parterre Chardonnay 2018

I unwisely drank my collection too young. This was my last of 3 bottles. Some citric tang on the nose and palate. A touch of stone fruit with notes of nectarine. Certainly has the power and acid drive to go on into the 2030s. Excellent value. Neighbours of the big gun Chardonnays like Cullen Vasse Felix and Pierro without their price tags. — 10 months ago

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Neighbour domaines have my special interest 🤫
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@Bob McDonald, we had a very nice visit at Fraser Gallop in late 2023.