Clandestine Vineyards Malbec 2021

 

Clandestine Vineyards source fruit from a range of districts. Here we have Malbec from Margaret River ready for that ragu or osso bucco. 

Break Free Enfant de Lune Syrah 2021

 

Frankland River Syrah harvested by moonlight and fermented for ten days with some Viognier skins tossed in to lift aromatics. This is a great drink.

Castle Rock Estate A and W Riesling 2022

 

Named after the founders of Castle Rock Estate, A&W represents the best of the best. Drinking superbly, this Riesling will also age gracefully. For now, I'll just be savouring every drop of this exceptional release.

Castle Rock Estate A and W Pinot Noir 2021

 

Bunchy goodness shines through in this excellent, savoury driven Pinot Noir from Castle Rock Estate. Lacey and edged with fine spices, it has class etched into its name. 

Juniper Conerstone Karridale Chardonnay 2020

 

One of Juniper's top Chardonnays, this 2020 is not quite at the great heights of the previous vintage. 

Clandestine Vineyards Break Free Deux Rebelles 2022

 

Vintner Trudy Stacy says this is perfect for any dance party. She might be onto something. Where's the DJ? 

Clandestine Vineyards Break Free Low Fi Nouveau 2022

 

Serve this chilled to elevate the enjoyment factor. A tasty summer time red awaits. 

Clandestine Vineyards Break Free Bliss Bomb Pet Nat 2022

 

I'm happy to admit I'm yet to board the Pet Nat train although I'm open-minded enough to keep trying to find 'the one' to completely convert me. Clandestine Vineyards vintner Nick Stacy says this cheeky number will do just that. 

Driftwood Single Site Chardonnay 2021

 

Margaret River Chardonnay is awesome when done well and here we have another example. Interest awaits around every corner. This is an excellent wine. 

Driftwood Single Site Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

 

This is good. Really good! It has that yin and yang appeal as the fruit and savoury goodness playfully seek the upper hand. 

Castle Rock Estate Riesling 2022

 

From the Porongurup Range in the Great Southern region comes Castle Rock Estate's flagship wine. A blend of six blocks, this is an impressive wine giving many reasons to enjoy it enthusiastically during the warmer months.

Castle Rock Estate Skywalk Riesling 2022

 

This is a fab drink for 25 bucks. With a great minerally drive, you'll be grinning ear to ear with this in your glass. 

Castle Rock Estate Porongurup Pinot Noir 2021

 

Deliciously savoury, this is a wonderfully presented Pinot Noir from Western Australia's Great Southern region. The consistency from year to year is respectable and this 2021 release is no different.

Juniper Cornerstone Karridale Chardonnay 2019

 

Elegant intensity. And elegance is certainly the word. A beautiful Chardonnay that glides through the mouth. 

Juniper Cornerstone Wilyabrup Chardonnay 2020

 

An excitement machine with a starburst of energy, this Margaret River Chardonnay is flirtatious with a good whack of oak.

Driftwood Artifacts Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

 

A delight to drink, this is a rock solid example of Margaret River Cabernet.

Juniper Cornerstone Wilyabrup Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

A well-built wine with a readiness to age seeping through its veins, this Juniper Cornerstone is an excellent layered Cabernet full of interest.

Juniper Cornerstone Karridale Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

 

A keeper that will reward well beyond a decade, this Cabernet blend from Juniper is a worth hanging out for.

Snake and Herring Tough Love Chardonnay 2021

 

An easy drinking Chardonnay tasted off a function wine list. Not complicated, it does the job.

Juniper Estate Three Fields Shiraz 2019

 

Firm and really focused on the mid-palate, cook something over the coals, even splash it in a glass beside some spag bol and you're set.