Elderton Grand Tourer Shiraz 2022
$59.60
Winemakers Comments
In 2022, both our Greenock and Nuriootpa vineyards were lucky to escape damaging hailstorms. Mild conditions throughout the ripening period allowed for optimum ripening with very little rain pressure around harvest time. All the fruit for this wine was handpicked, with picking starting at Greenock and then finished at Nuriootpa, before co-fermenting the fruit in open concrete fermenters. 16% whole bunch from our Greenock vineyard was placed carefully in the bottom of the fermenter before destemming the remaining fruit on top. After 9 days fermentation on skins, the new wine was pressed off to a combination of new and seasoned French oak. The wine was left on lees post malolactic fermentation, for the duration of its time in oak, with frequent lees stirring helping to build mid palate creaminess and seamless integration. - Jules Ashmead & Brock Harrison
Style
Medium bodied, vibrant yet serious
Colour
Deep crimson
Aroma
Fresh blueberry fruits with hints of spice and vanilla
Palate
Plush fresh fruit reminiscent of summer berry pudding with a spiced note of charcuterie with peppery zest to freshen. Creamy seamless palate with powerful yet collected powdery tannins.
Maturation
French puncheons, 45% new, 14 months including 14 months on lees
Drink
Drink now or cellar confidently for 10 years from vintage
Alcohol/Volume
14.9%
Woodlands Watson Family Whole Bunch Sh...
$25.90
Sourced from established vines in the Wilyabrup Valley, this Shiraz is full of life and youthful exuberance.
The colour is an intense crimson. On the nose the aroma of bright crunchy blue fruits mingles among lifted bubblegum and spicy notes.
The first sip coats the palate with a complex of savoury meatiness and lively red and blue fruits. The wine continues to show off violet, cherry and cocoa notes, and the finish lingers brightly with chewy tannins.
This wine will be best enjoyed from now and over the next 6 years.
Woodlands Watson Family Rose 2023
$25.90
We continue to explore the possibilities of rosé in Margaret River. We made our rosé from low cropping Shiraz for juicy flavours, and 11% Cabernet Franc for aromatic tension and structure.
This rosé is made in the traditional style - after harvesting, the grapes were crushed then pressed off to stainless steel tank to undergo a slow and cool fermentation. It was then bottled early to preserve freshness.
The colour of Watson Family Rosé is brilliant pale salmon.Aromas of strawberries, raspberries and toffee apple make your mouth water at the first swirl.
Woodlands Watson Family Nebbiolo 2018
$25.90
the heart of the Wilyabrup Valley. Planted in 2001, this Nebbiolo vineyard has a track record of producing incredible wines to national acclaim. The colour of this wine is an intense ruby red.
The nose shows rose petals, white spice and toasty oak notes. The palate is medium bodied displaying red fruits, prosciutto, star anise and classic Nebbiolo tannin.
This wine will be best enjoyed over the next 5 to 8 years.
Moorilla Muse Pinot Noir 2018
$57.60
Sourced entirely from our Moorilla vineyard (which boasts great variability between blocks and elevations), over a hot, intense vintage, this is a robust vintage of a wine where robustness is the goal. Balanced nicely between fruit (salty cherries, kola, tomato) and oakier, savoury (tobacco-y caramel, hints of char and meat) influences, the palate is a delightful, medium-bodied romp. Tannin is silky and acid is good. A real bruiser (in a good way).
Woodlands Watson Family Cabernet Merlo...
$25.90
2017 has produced luscious and supple wines, ripe and complex, what can be enjoyed now but with great potential to age.
This wine is sourced from established vineyards within the Wilyabrup Valley region of Margaret River.
Once harvested, the fruit was gently destemmed and passed over a vibrating sorting table. Following fermentation this wine was matured in French oak barrels for 14 months.
This wine is very deep crimson colour.
The nose shows an array of mulberry, blackcurrant and cassis, with hints of Ceylon cinnamon and French oak.
The palate is soft and generous, with more red fruits mixing with spice and dark chocolate. Supple tannins linger.
Woodlands Watson Family Chardonnay 2023
$25.90
2022 Watson Family Chardonnay was grown in the Wilyabrup Valley, located in the heart of Margaret River.
With a superb vintage conditions in 2021, fruit was harvested clean and at optimum ripeness
2022 Watson Family Chardonnay is pale straw in colour, with detailed notes of chamomile and orchard fruits on the nose.
The palate is vibrant and racy, featuring crunchy fresh peaches and nectarines. Acidity is bright and clean.
Quartier Pinot Gris 2023
$28.96
Opening with the classic aromas of green apple and lemon peel, the nose also shows more exotic fruit and spice notes. The palate has a soft core of juicy pear-like fruit, a rounded texture and a lovely phenolic freshness. Immediately appealing and pleasing.
13.5%
Turon Pinot Gris 2023
$26.32
Brilliant platinum with green hues. Lifted guava, honeysuckle and crunchy pear. A long textural and mineral finish.
Woodlands ‘Margaret’ Cabernet Merlot M...
$71.82
Woodlands 'Margaret' is sourced entirely from the Woodlands Vineyard. The Cabernet Sauvignon portion comes from a slope on the south of Woodlands and wraps around a 90-degree radius from east to north. The fruit on this slope receives a great deal of direct sunlight from morning to mid-afternoon, leading to rich full-bodied wines.
The Merlot and Malbec plots that make up the remainder of 'Margaret' come from Woodlands' west-facing slope of deep loam soil. This slope receives the most direct afternoon sunlight at Woodlands, and produces more spicy exotic fruit characters in the finished wine.
Vintage 2018 was absolutely ideal and was one of Margaret River's best vintages. AFter a good amount of rainfall at the beginning of the growing season, flowering conditions were near-perfect. Great weather continued from mid-December through till the end of harvest. Just like the vintage itself, 2018 'Margaret' is rich and warming.
2018 'Margaret' is a blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot and 10% Malbec.
The colour is deep garnet with a crimson hue. The aromas evoke Christmas-perfumed blackberry, boysenberry and brambly notes. Very inviting and satisfying, and almost relaxed.
The palate opens up with intertwined berry crumble, forest floor, cassis and blackberries, married with grilled chestnuts and toasted breadcrumbs. The structure is powerful, with a ripe core of tannins and a long, velvety finish.
Woodlands Wilyabrup Chardonnay 2022
$37.35
The 2022 Wilyabrup Valley Chardonnay has a sophisticated mix of elegance and restrained power.
Bright pale lemon in colour, it opens up in the glass with aromas of citrus rind and manuka flowers. Notes of oyster shell hint at the minerality to come.
The palate follows with lemon and lime, white flowers and grilled cashews married to a slate-like texture. The intensity grows as you let the glass sit and unveil, finishing fine and powerful.
Woodlands Wilyabrup Cabernet Sauvignon...
$37.35
The mild weather of 2019 extended ripening time, leading to fruit with complex, charming, and elegant flavours.
30% of this wine fermented without yeast, which we feel enhanced the aroma and overall balance. Following fermentation, the wine was transferred to French barrels where it spent 14 months. 15% of the oak barrels were new, balanced with 1 to 3 year old barrels.
Our 2019 Wilyabrup Valley blend is 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot, 3% Malbec, and 2% Cabernet Franc.
Intense crimson in colour, the nose is flushed with rose petals, crunchy red cherries, mulberry and toasty oak notes.
The pallet is silky smooth, with supple tannins aligning the red fruits, blackberry and liquorice. Absolutely charming!
Woodlands Brook Vineyard Chardonnay 2021
$55.92
This is a great wine, a stunning example of the potential of the close planted Chardonnay plot at Woodlands Brook.
The somewhat cooler 2021 season allowed an extended harvest - this wine was handpicked between 1 February and 3 March. Each batch was hand sorted by the bunch, the whole bunch pressed. Ferments proceeded without additions, with some malolactic fermentation occurring though not promoted. Following ferment the wine remained in oak (300L Hogs Head, 500L Puncheons, and a Foudre) for 10 months, 25% of which being new.
The colour is bright, pale straw. Aromas of white peach, orange blossom and apricot flare on the nose. Some fine French oak and flinty ferment notes enhance and seduce.
The palate has a lovely entry, leading to a full basket of orchard fruits. This wine carries the weight of the fruit without being heavy, truly dancing on the palate, the bright acidity balancing. The finish lingers with toasted almonds and freshly baked brioche.
A very seductive Chardonnay.
Woodlands ‘Clementine’ Cabernet Malbec...
$55.92
'Clementine' is the Woodlands Brook Vineyard Cabernet blend, taking its name from Andrew and Marie's daughter.
The fruit was harvested over three weeks from the 27th of March 2019, gently destemmed, then hand-sorted berry by berry in the winery.
In 2019 this wine was fermented, without added yeast, which has enhanced the complexity, particularly in the aromas.
following fermentation the wine spent 17 months in French oak barrels, 60% of which were new.
Our 2019 'Clementine' is a blend of 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 18% Malbec, 5% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot.
Bright crimson in colour, the nose is saturated with aromas. Black and red cherry, raspberry, star anise, five-spice and cedar oak feature.
The palate reveals more primary red fruit, together with liquorice and cocoa. Fresh acidity keeps everything in balance, while spice and young firm tannins unveil upon decanting.
Crawford River Strata Riesling 2023
$43.55
Citrus leaning towards the Myer lemon and Clementine spectrum are the driving forces here. There is ginger spice, sherbet and red apple skin, almost in equal measure, with lime lingering in the background. A lovely round palate, with soft textural elements that bely the cool year and shine throughout. Supple and even, the back palate has plenty of dried, mountain herbs, which add a savoury edge and freshness to the generous, long finish.
Crawford River Riesling 2023
$63.01
Citrus is the dominant feature throughout this wine, in many guises. Soft, lemon curd elements on the nose, with edges of Kaffir lime and pink grapefruit to closely follow. Fresh lime zest and pretty talc are supported by white florals and pith-like textural quality. The palate is complex, long and even, with the chalky, supple texture lending integrity and wonderful length. Crawford River through and through, with many years ahead of it. Fresh, lively acidity and balanced weight is key to its drinkability now and longevity into the future.
Elderton E Series Chardonnay 2023
$19.03
Style
Medium bodied, crisp
Aroma
Peach, melon, mango
Palate
A deliciously rich, balanced and uncomplicated Chardonnay
Alejandro Vermentino 2022
$21.51
The earlier pick was leaner and lighter on the palate but intensely freshly shucked oyster shell with lemon and pepper. The latter pick was rich and oily with salty characters, consistent with rich styles. The resultant wine is full of Vermentino aroma, a medium to full bodied palate, fresh but rich.
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