Margaret River, South West Australia, Western Australia, Australia
You would expect Shiraz to do well in Margaret River given the success of Cabernet Sauvignon but generally it doesn’t. Many of the leading producers have not even planted Shiraz. This Voyager Estate is an exception. Aromas of black pepper, plums, blackberry, fresh herbs and spices. Medium weight. Travelling well at 15 years giving Margs Shiraz a good name. Also great QPR. Cost me $38 a bottle in February 2019.
You would expect Shiraz to do well in Margaret River given the success of Cabernet Sauvignon but generally it doesn’t. Many of the leading producers have not even planted Shiraz. This Voyager Estate is an exception. Aromas of black pepper, plums, blackberry, fresh herbs and spices. Medium weight. Travelling well at 15 years giving Margs Shiraz a good name. Also great QPR. Cost me $38 a bottle in February 2019.
Jul 25th, 2026On the nose there is black pepper and roast meat. Medium weight and savoury. Oak has been integrated. As I’ve said in previous notes if you’re going to grow Shiraz in the Margaret River it needs to be in the south near the town of Margaret River where this is from. Maybe Margaret River can do decent Shiraz. Better known for its excellent Cabernet and Chardonnay. Tried another bottle a year later in July 2023 with consistent notes. Meaty and peppery sums it up. Very Northern Rhone in style.
On the nose there is black pepper and roast meat. Medium weight and savoury. Oak has been integrated. As I’ve said in previous notes if you’re going to grow Shiraz in the Margaret River it needs to be in the south near the town of Margaret River where this is from. Maybe Margaret River can do decent Shiraz. Better known for its excellent Cabernet and Chardonnay. Tried another bottle a year later in July 2023 with consistent notes. Meaty and peppery sums it up. Very Northern Rhone in style.
Jul 20th, 2022
Margaret River Shiraz, an under appreciated gem, Voyager makes a very nice example. So Cornas like.
Margaret River Shiraz, an under appreciated gem, Voyager makes a very nice example. So Cornas like.
Mar 4th, 2020
