Category Archives: Margaret River

Voyager Estate Cabernet Merlot 1999

Posted on October 18, 2008 by Lincoln

One sniff and “Woof!”; it smells a bit French. Not that the French are the only ones to produce wines that are a bit bretty and feral. On the nose, coffee beans, a dry horseyness, old straw and red berries. … Continue reading →

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Vasse Felix Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Posted on September 30, 2008 by Lincoln

I bought a few of these on spec after some very promising reviews. This bottle wasn’t quite as good as previous bottles because of a distracting green bean character, though all up it is a very good wine. Aromas of … Continue reading →

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Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon 2001

Posted on May 29, 2008 by Lincoln

The new Moss Wood release got me thinking about the other vintages I have in the cellar. Well, there’s only two: the 1996 and 2001. And then on the weekend I was talking to a friend and the subject of … Continue reading →

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Xanadu Shiraz 2005

Posted on April 17, 2008 by Lincoln

I like WA Shiraz. This wine was made from a blend of Frankland River and Margaret River fruit, and though it was co-fermented with a dash of Viognier, it is not one for the apricotiste. Savoury red fruits, cherries and … Continue reading →

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Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay 1999

Posted on February 15, 2007 by Lincoln

I didn’t know I had any of these left, but I found one the other day and decided to serve it blind against a white burgundy and see if my lunch companion would be fooled. Well he wasn’t certain, but … Continue reading →

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Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay 2003

Posted on February 17, 2006 by Lincoln

Hands up who likes LEAS Chardonnay! Well I certainly do, and as there was sushi on the menu tonight, I decided to open a bottle of the 2003 vintage, just recently released, and sensibly sealed under screwcap. An engaging nose: … Continue reading →

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