IF you've ever doubted the veracity of an unwooded chardonnay, grab a bottle of this. You'll realise there is a genuine joy in its pure white nectarine fruits, no oak to get in its way, beautiful citrus squeezed over, and amazing natural texture and length. Fantastic, cutting-edge summer drinking.
Value: Unbelievable
Food: Spring vegetable pasta
Rating: 4 and a half glasses Learn More
The nose entices with hints of black pepper and berry fruits which are complemented by the enticing cedary notes from the oak. The palate is chock full of sweet blackberry and plum fruit flavours with hints of chocolate and exotic spices supported by well integrated oak framed by elegant tannins. Learn More
It needs at least another six months in the bottle, but this latest release chardonnay from Margaret River winery Hay Shed Hill is a steal at $25. Margaret River chardonnay has a richness - no matter how early you pick it. Or so it sometimes seems. This has peachy, grapefruity grunt and yet through the finish it’s lean and lemony. Lovely sense of finesse throughout. Juicy. Lots of length. Love it. Rated : 93 Points Winefront.com.au Learn More
Generous mouth filling sweet blackberry,
raspberry and plums cover the palate with
lashings of sweet spice. Firm but fine tannins
and dark chocolaty nuances continue
throughout the lengthy palate with youthful
finish. Learn More
Deep red colour. The wine is deep and rich smelling with dark fruits, plums and spice with some good oak. There is very rich fruit on the palate with plums, blackberry and sweet spice from the oak. The palate is vibrant and young with a flavoursome viscous mouth feel which will develop complexity with time. There is some slightly chewy tannin which will soften with time and there is great length of fruit flavour. Learn More
A slight whiff of tinned corn and pineapple but primarily tasting of nectarine, grapefruit and spice. Good oak treatment, juicy and flavoursome with a slight buttered nuts character, yet also tight, racy and citrine as per the modern Voyager style – the best of both worlds (although leaning towards the former in this example). Smooth and long. Another winner but may not be as long lived as some vintages – it’s ready now. Rated : 94 Points Winefront.com.au
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A classic style of Margaret River Shiraz exhibiting intense colour, memorable perfume and structure. The nose and palate are here are tremendous, Fresh blueberry, blackberry and liquorice intertwine with hints of spice and cedary oak, complemented by long, mature and integrated tannins. ... with the lifted spice and defined tannin structure. This impressive wine continues the evolution of Shiraz in Margaret River and at Voyager Estate. Learn More