Wonderwall (margaret River)

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 day ago

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@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.

Leeuwin Estate

Art Series Margaret River Chardonnay 2015

Quite a light to mid lemon in colour for its 11 years of age. Nutty (almond and cashew) aromas. Oak has integrated. The palate shows those same nutty notes together with that trademark pear character with white nectarine. Overall still youthful. My remaining 3 bottles will easily see out this decade. — 4 months ago

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Tom Casagrande

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Impressive!
Doug Powers

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Love the Leeuwin Art Series Chardonnay. That downstairs art gallery at Leeuwin Estate with all those paintings is amazing!!
Bob McDonald

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@Doug Powers They also have great concerts there. I remember one year the London Philharmonic (I think) was drowned out by the kookaburras at various times!

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!! — a month ago

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Vasse Felix

Margaret River Chardonnay 2021

Beautiful. Nut, truffle,butter, citrus, minerality,mild acidity and gorgeous tannins — 5 months ago

Cloudburst

Margaret River Chardonnay 2018

Gedronken met Lucas en Valerie bij Dr. Wines — 5 months ago

Cullen Wines

Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2013

Absolutely beautiful Margaret River Cullen Wine. Honestly. Underrated. — 2 months ago

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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.
— 4 months ago

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