Category: Margaret River

2018 Blue Poles Allouran

A Margaret River version of a Merlot and Cabernet Franc blend. All very clean and fresh still with maybe the variety characteristics write large in the candid Australian way. Loads of leaf, sweet red capsicum, plum, raspberry and mint both in smell and flavour, seasoned with some spice and biscuit oak. In shape and texture, it’s plush and velvety, with a counter attack of cool gravel. As energising as a dip under a cool wave on a bright Australian beach day. Different but good. Blue Poles and White Horses.

13.8% alcohol. Screw cap. $30.

93 points.

2007 Moss Wood Margaret River Chardonnay

It’s always so good when a friend brings an old special bottle to dinner. Famous special label and regional variety too. Phew, this is a big fella. Still heaps of spicy, vanilla and coconut oak that still stands proudly next to big figgy, yellow peach and developing marmalade fruit. The firm acid finish somehow melds it all together. One for the barrel fans but some warm fruit generosity made the second glass as good as the first. No caricature but a sunny, warm and generous personality.

14.50% alcohol! Screwcap.

91 points.