Category Archive: Margaret River

21 Nov

Lenton Brae Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2009 ($22)

Lenton Brae Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2009 ($22)

The latest SSB from one of Western Australia’s most consistent producers of the style.

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $20 - $30, 2009, Sauvignon Blanc, Screwcap, Semillon, Western Australia, White
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20 Nov

Sandalford “Classic Dry White” 2009 ($18.95)

Sandalford “Classic Dry White” 2009 ($18.95)

A stunning textbook example of Margaret River SSB at a price so good that even a freelance journalist would be able to afford a case of it this summer.

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $10 - $20, 2009, Sauvignon Blanc, Screwcap, Semillon, Western Australia
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28 Oct

Brookland Valley Chardonnay 2008 ($40)

Brookland Valley Chardonnay 2008 ($40)

A long overdue tasting note on the deserving wine of the show at the 2009 Mt Barker Wine Show.

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $30 +, 2008, Chardonnay, Medium-bodied, Screwcap, Western Australia, White
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10 Sep

Sandalford Prendiville Reserve Shiraz 2008 ($90)

Sandalford Prendiville Reserve Shiraz 2008 ($90)

Margaret River is no place to grow shiraz? Sandalford winemaker Paul Boulden (with the assistance of some sublime old-vine fruit) begs to differ.

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $30 +, 2008, Limited, Medium-bodied, Screwcap, Shiraz, Western Australia
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30 Oct

Howard Park Sauvignon Blanc 2008 ($25)

Howard Park Sauvignon Blanc 2008 ($25)

WTF I hear you say – a wine review? The day job workload makes writing reviews tricky, especially as we’re on deadline for the summer edition …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $20 - $30, 2008, Medium-bodied, Pemberton, Price, Sauvignon Blanc, Screwcap, Western Australia, White
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22 Apr

Moss Wood Chardonnay 2007 ($57)

Moss Wood Chardonnay 2007 ($57)

WTF I hear you cry – a wine review? Better late than never I say (probably a little too often to be honest) but now …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $30 +, 2007, Chardonnay, Medium-bodied, Screwcap, Vintage, Western Australia, White
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21 Jan

Leeuwin Estate: State of the Art Series

Leeuwin Estate: State of the Art Series

Ask most West Australians to name a good West Australian chardonnay and Leeuwin Art Series (LEAS – such is the wine’s reputation that the ‘Estate’ …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $30 +, 1987, 1995, 2001, 2006, 2007, Chardonnay, Icon, Screwcap, Western Australia, White
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09 Jan

Howard Park Leston Chardonnay 2005 ($30)

Howard Park Leston Chardonnay 2005 ($30)

While most will be familiar with the shiraz and cabernet siblings in Howard Park’s acclaimed single vineyard wines, there is a lesser-known member of the …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $30 +, 2005, Chardonnay, Medium-bodied, Screwcap, Western Australia, White
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11 Dec

Pitchfork Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2007 ($18ish)

Pitchfork Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2007 ($18ish)

Winemaker Michael Kerrigan’s decision to end a 13-year affiliation with Howard Park to take up the position of winemaker and part-owner at Hay Shed Hill …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $10 - $20, 2007, Medium-bodied, Sauvignon Blanc, Screwcap, Semillon, Western Australia, White
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10 Dec

A swag of chardonnay

A swag of chardonnay

Christmas is a time of being busy, hence a lack of updates. What’s been sitting on my “to-blog” list for a while is a recap …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in 1996, 2005, 2006, Adelaide Hills, Chardonnay, Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Pemberton, South Australia, Western Australia, White
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