Purcari, South Western

Vasse Felix

Heytesbury Margaret River Chardonnay 2015

At my Chardonnay Challenge of 6 wines with very close scores the Heytesbury finished 6th. I still gave it 95 points and a Gold Medal. HH said “powerful grapefruit and citrus - Gingin/Mendoza clones and 97 points “. A semi regular annual purchase for me. Had my 2nd last bottle 31 weeks later on 11th April 2025. Still holding up - delicious, funky and a class act. Still strong citrus and grapefruit and a smoky note. — 8 months ago

Ira, Ray and 22 others liked this
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@Bob McDonald, amazing tasting, and some great wines, wish I had been there (you know, there are airplanes from the U.S. to Oz, just saying. . . .)
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@Bob McDonald, just kidding of course (well, maybe not) — 🤷🤷🤔
Bob McDonald

Bob McDonald Influencer Badge

@Doug Powers I think most of these wines would be available in the US maybe with the exception of the Giaconda.

Leeuwin Estate

Art Series Margaret River Riesling 2017

Really enjoyed this. A bit of petrol on the nose quickly blew off. Minerals, stone fruit and a hint of citrus. — 4 years ago

Shay, Bob and 3 others liked this

Cape Mentelle

Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 1983

Beautiful and elegant, very savory, loads of eucalyptus. — 10 years ago

Gary liked this

Sadie Family

Die Ouwingerdreeks Skurfberg Chenin Blanc 2012

Very, very solid Chenin. Eben Sadie is doing wonders in S Africa. — 11 years ago

Brad and Chris liked this

Cape Mentelle

Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc - Sémillon Blend 2016

TSWC. Very enjoyable drinking which also didn’t mind being slightly warm — 10 months ago

Leeuwin Estate

Prelude Vineyards Chardonnay 2019

Unscrew and pour yesterday. Noted from 24 hrs open. Fantastic PQR. Lovely meyer lemon and soft mango notes, some oak-influenced vanilla, but very stylish. On the palate: lovely acidity, soft slate, good density and a juicy finish. At the garagiste price of about 27 bucks, this is leaning in the case buy direction. Yum. — 3 years ago

Severn, Josh and 4 others liked this

Excelsior

Breede River Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Really good, paid $8. Bought a couple bottles January 2019, need to get more. — 6 years ago

Miranda Ganzer
with Miranda

Voyager Estate

Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2012

QF81 - Beautiful soft with loads of depth. — 7 years ago

A.A. Badenhorst Family Wines

Secateurs Red Rhône Blend 2014

J B
9.2

Best white we have had in a long — 9 years ago

Buitenverwachting

Bayten Sauvignon Blanc 2013

Awesomely balanced SB. Medium body with good minerals and soft citrus. — 10 years ago

Matthew liked this

Sadie Family

Palladius Swartland White Blend 2009

Michael Sager-Wilde
10

Blinded another wino and response was premier cru white Burg. Not bad Eben... — 11 years ago

John-Paul and Bradley liked this

A.A. Badenhorst Family Wines

Swartland Red Rhone Blend 2019

Jeremy Shanker
9.1

Always great. South African for rhone lovers. — a year ago

Daniel P., Douglas and 4 others liked this

Vasse Felix

Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Classic CS but undistinguished — 2 years ago

Spice Route

Chakalaka Red Blend

Nice and spicy... — 4 years ago

Ken Forrester

Reserve Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2017

You guys, the 2017 is bonkers good. Joyously bright acid that slices through full flavors of tart, underripe pineapple, apple, and melon all kissed by a whisper of oak. Talk about over-delivering for the price. — 7 years ago

Cullen Wines

Kevin John Margaret River Chardonnay 2014

Outstanding Chardonnay but a bit pricey! — 9 years ago

Arabella

Western Cape Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Fantastic and delicious! — 10 years ago

Rustenberg

Stellenbosch Chardonnay 2011

I LOVE slipping this brilliant chard into a blind tasting. Guesses= #1 Burgundy. #2 Margaret River. ;) killer value all in. — 11 years ago

mada imordKler-yann Bouteiller
with mada and Kler-yann