Bob McDonald

9.2

This is 2nd in the Vasse Felix Chardonnay pecking order after the Flagship Heytesbury and before the budget Filius. Well made as always. Aromas of buttered popcorn and citrus. On the palate citrus flavours which fleshed out with breathing. Quite youthful with good tension. Ticks all the boxes as a classy Chardonnay. Will go another 5 plus years. Had another bottle 15 weeks later with consistent notes. Not far off the standard of its big brother the Heytesbury, one of Australia’s best Chardonnays. Good combination of Oak,citrus, grilled nuts and funky aromas. — 7 years ago

Sean W

9.2

Tried a selection of wines from Forester on tasting, the Chardonnay was the standout, and probably a stand out Chardonnay in general for me. — 8 years ago

Paul J

9.3

Dark and inky out of the bottle. A little funk on the nose, so it might need more air, but it reminds me of the smell of all the great Napa caves we have visited! I don't drink, own, or ever see that many petit verdots but this one isn't bad. Nice cherry fruit, with a nice subtleness on the palate, and just a hint of spice on the finish. Quite lovely and a nice change from white wine Sunday's....moving it up 2pts as the additional air did wonders and it paired beautifully with lemon, pepper pork tenderloin, white rice, and collard greens with garlic! — 9 years ago

with Brooke

William Douglas

9.5

3/6.5/9.5 = 19 out of 100 = 95
Impressive - aging very well
Strong flavours - good linger — 9 years ago

William Douglas

9.3

Good structure still left here. Does take time opening up - raising the rating here
3/6/9.5 = 18.5
Out of 100 = 93 — 10 years ago

Kristi

9.5

2012 vintage. Deep color with chocolate and rich plum. Well balanced with just the right oak. Exciting to taste '12 vintage coming out of the West coast. We are all in for a treat. — 11 years ago

Mitchell Mulder

9.3

This beer for some reason, on the beer rating sites does not get very more than fair reviews, it is with out a doubt a very good double IPA, if you like Stone Ruination, which I love, and some other great west coast IPA's , you really can not find too much not to like, or love, big big hops, nice malt backbone, maybe it is a little thin on the tropical notes, Grapefruit is what you mostly get, but overall, it is very good in the style, I like it a lot, not my favorite double IPA, but it is still very good — 11 years ago

William Douglas

9.3

3/6.5/9 = 18.5 out of 100 = 93
Plenty of acid - could use more age — 11 years ago

William Douglas

9.4

3/6/9.5 = 18.5 one of my favourite Margaret River Chardonnays. Score out of 100 = 94 almost a 95! — 12 years ago

David Collins

8.9

An absolute cracking Shiraz out of the Margaret River and a great example that this region isn't just about Cabernet and Chardonnay. Black Pepper and dark fruits through this wine, which will suck the very oxygen from your lungs. Drink now or lay down for another five to ten years and still enjoy. — 12 years ago

Robert Agans

9.1

Very good. Paired this with Bison beef meatloaf mixed with onions, topped with Smokey Burbs BBQ sauce and sautéed kale. My power went out during nor'easter right when I put this in the oven... so after getting everyone situated and candles lit I cooked this on in my gas grill on 350 for 25 minutes came out perfect. Nice dinner under candlelight and the wine was a great pairing for a hearty dish (without being to big of a wine I don't drink them often) — 7 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

It been hot on the west coast...even in places it's not normally. Today is no different and you can add humidity; which is something we almost never have here. Time to bust out the Sauvignon Blanc. This beauty is loaded with tropical madness. Plenty of crystalline sugar in the bottom of the bottle. The green apple, ripe pineapple, lime, lemon, mango, green melon, guava, saline minerals, dry grassy notes, and spring flowers leap out of the glass. The palate matches the nose with beautiful, round, acidity and round rich long finish. Photos of, their tasting room and Calistoga vineyard. Delicious tonight! — 8 years ago

Nathan Wegener

9.0

Superb blend flavours of cherry balanced with oak and leather. Love @cullenwines. Enjoyed with Spedini carried out from @garozzos — 9 years ago

Edrian Colina

9.5

Arguably my favorite scotch. Definitely a go to for a nice dinner party but I only break it out if I like ya! Peaty but smooth and really opens up with a big ice cube swimming around in it for a bit. — 9 years ago

Pekah

9.4

love the texture of this wine. Awesome price for what you get out of it... — 10 years ago

Tim Pennington

9.0

A very dry rose. I enjoy it. I got the bottle from a ridiculously bougie party at Sur in West Hollywood where the housewives were giving these out. Haha — 11 years ago

Mitchell Mulder

9.9

One of the all time Greatest West Coast IPA's blows most out the water, amazing brew, do not pass this one up, nice reasonable $ too — 11 years ago

Justin W

9.0

We really enjoyed this wine I picked up on one of my trips out west last year. — 11 years ago

John Manus

9.6

Awesome wine, a rose with a real hit of chillie. Taken out of the fridge shared with friends and a French tart! — 12 years ago

Peter Tai

9.7

Sweet, smooth and rich taste, very nice to go with seafood dishes. 9 out of 10. — 12 years ago

Scott Rowe

9.4

Solid Cab no matter the occasion. Worth the asking price though? The jury is still out on that one. — 8 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.5

Pale Lemon in colour. Leesy Struck Match Citrus Aromas. Citric notes on palate but also a creaminess with a little nectarine. A profound intensity which makes this Chardonnay stand out from the crowd. One of the most consistently good Chardonnays in Margaret River and Australia. Will keep for a few more years but hard to see it better than it is now. — 8 years ago

dan boedeker

9.3

Small production from SLO county. A great expression of Pinot with cherries, balanced acidity and minimal tannins. Winemaker Aaron Jackson also makes great Petite Sirah blends under Aaron wine label. Seek his wines out. — 8 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.0

Fair to say the jury is still out on whether Shiraz works in the northern part of Margaret River but this is very good. Plummy with a hint of butterscotch (oak) and touch of black pepper. Medium bodied - fleshy with softening tannins. Short term cellaring. Very satisfying. — 9 years ago

Kelly Irwin

9.0

Let it air out and it's fantastic. Full flavored but light. Similar to west coast pinot's — 10 years ago

Brent Hendrich

9.4

Excellent red blend of 59% Merlot, 23% Cab Sauv, 14% Syrah, and 4% Carmenere from horse heaven hills, WA. $17. Loved the nose on this which Started with cedar and barnyard and subtle fruit and oak on the palate. The ideal amount of oak for me. Paired well with a filet. Tart cherries and spices really came out on day 2. — 11 years ago

Paul Giovenco

10

This is the best Chardy going in fact managed to get a couple of pre release bottles....it's from Margaret River in Western Australia and made by an American wine maker.....get into this when it comes out but for special occasions at +$200 per bottle — 11 years ago

Mitchell Mulder

9.7

Amazing Brew, Excellent example of a truly great west coast IPA, this is the reason beer lovers from other countries are seeking out these fine brews, Germany was always the true brew masters, but even Germans are giving high praises to brew like this one, talk to people in the UK and they are blown away my this brew and others from Firestone and Stone, Balast Point, really great to see this happening here in the Great USA, Proud to call this brew as OURS! — 11 years ago

Leslie Faison

9.6

By the same maker as Mark West Pinot Noir - I think I like this one better for a glass w/out food! A bit lighter in body, but same great taste. Try it!! — 12 years ago

William Douglas

9.4

Another great year for Margaret River reds. 3/6/9.5 = 18.5
Out of 100 - 94 — 12 years ago