Happy Friday Wine Auction

2015 Gnornburp Sauvignon Blanc (12 x 750ml), Great Southern by Gnornbup Estate, 14% Alc/Vol, Tasting Notes: Tropical fruits laced with passionfruit and lyches. Fresh with a lingering acidity full of flavour, vibrant in colour and a smooth full finish.

2010 The Yilgarn Blanc Sauvignon Blanc (6 x 750ml), Margaret River by Smithbrook, 14% Alc/Vol, Tasting Notes: The 2010 Pemberton growing season was typical for the region, A cool, wet start to the season was followed by cool nights with warm days later in the season with the occasional coastal showers allowing for good flavour development and excellent acid retention. COLOUR: Mild lemon. AROMA: This wine displays fresh guava, citrus notes and spicy bred apple. PALATE: A dry, fresh and clean style of white that displays intense citrus and lemon grass flavours with underlying spicy oak.. Awards:94 points, Ray Jordan.

2013 Preston Vale Premium Reserve Shiraz, (12x750mL), 14.5% Alc/Vol Tasting Notes

2011 Silverstream Chardonnay (12 x 750ml), Great Southern by Silverstream Wines, 13.5% Alc/Vol, Tasting Notes: The fruit was hand-picked, chilled overnight to retain aromatics and whole bunch pressed direct to barrel. Various yeast cultures including natural/wild were used to provide complexity during fermentation. The wine was fermented in 100% French oak (40% new and balance seasoned) to dryness under temperature controlled conditions. Only a small portion of the wine was allowed to complete malo-lactic fermentation for complexity and mouthfeel. Regular battonage is employed to allow for optimal structure in the wine. TASTING NOTE Lifted aromas of toasted cashew nut, melon, white peach, gun flint and a squeeze of pink grapefruit. Dry, evident acidity with a rich flavour profile of grapefruit, cucumber and white stonefruit aptly supported by the spicy French oak. The wine has complexity, balance and a long finish. It is drinking beautifully now with some lovely development.

2017 Bramble Lane Chardonnay (12 x 750ml), Western Australia by Rosabrook Estate, 13.5% Alc/Vol, Tasting Notes: WINEMAKER’S NOTE: Pale straw with some green. Fresh Chardonnay fruit with subtle oak aromas lift out from the glass. The palate is soft, creamy and refreshing with melon and peach fruit, finishing fresh and crisp. VINTAGE: A very cool and late vintage and a benchmark for whites from the region. VINIFICATION: Grapes were night harvested and the cold juice fermented in steel. The wine was oak matured, lightly fined, then clarified and bottled early to conserve the fine Chardonnay fruit flavours into the bottle.

Mixed Red & White, (12 x 750ml), Margaret River by Calneggia Family Vineyards, 14% Alc/Vol, Tasting Notes: MAGNIFICENT MARGARET RIVER MYSTERY DOZEN! An outstanding selection of premium Margaret River wines at a fraction of the price. This special mixed pack includes a selection of white and red wine varietals and vintages from the Margaret River region and is a great way to discover wines you may not usually buy. These wines have been sourced from a boutique family owned and operated Margaret Rive producer, many of the wines included in the pack retail for over $20 a bottle.

2017 Dreaming Dog Mixed Case, Margaret River by Chapman Grove , Tasting Notes: 3 bottles of Dreaming Dog Sauvignon Blanc 2017 Colour clear and bright with an intense bouquet, followed by a rich palate flavour of tropical fruits and some minerality , beautiful fine acidity rounds out the wine in the mouth. Screwcap Alc/Vol 12.5% 3 bottles of Dreaming Dog Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2017 Colour slight green tinge with some grassiness on the nose. The palate is generous in flavours of lime & lychees and shows good structure and balance, with great length. Screwcap Alc/Vol 12.5%, 6 bottles of Dreaming Dog Cabernet Shiraz 2017 Herbaceous style with aromas of green leaves and musk over a Blackcurrant and Blackberry fruit background. Medium bodied with a youthful lingering finish. Aged in a combination of used French oak barrels and staves for 12 months. Cabernet Sauvignon 82% Shiraz 18%. Screwcap Alc/Vol 13.6%

2016 Sunrise Cabernet Sauvignon (12 x 750ml), Blackwood Valley by Dickinson Estate, 13.8% Alc/Vol, Tasting Notes: The nose displays an array of red and dark fruits – strawberry and blackcurrant with some underlying stewed rhubarb. The palate has ripe blackcurrant, plum and spice with a well-integrated tannin structure that leads to a long finish. There is a hint of seasoned, toasty oak on the finish. Will age for 10 + years. Matched well with roast beef and cloth bound aged Cheeses. 92 Pts James Halliday Wine Companion 2018

2013, Reserve Chardonnay, (12 x 750ml), Great Southern by Gnornbup Estate, 13.8% Alc/Vol, Tasting Notes: Our grapes are hand picked and a small amount is matured in French Oak. The result is a fruity, elegant wine with medium length and good acidity. Golden in colour, the aromatics are pronounced, fresh vibrant..

2012 Merlot Cabernet Franc Rose (12 x 750ml), Great Southern by Silverstream Wines, 13% Alc/Vol, Tasting Notes: Handpicked and whole bunch pressed and chilled. The cold juice was allowed to stay on skins overnight and then lightly pressed to tank before being fermented at very low temperatures to retain the freshness and aromatic fruit characters. A clean and vibrant style with lifted perfume of red fruit and hints of licorice & star anise. The palate is packed with savoury rather than sweet flavours, and a delicate spiciness that echoes the nose.

Pedro Ximenez Dessert Wine (6 x 500ml), Great Southern by Gnornbup Wines, 14% Alc/Vol, Tasting Notes: Pedro Ximenez Limited release, preservative free Pedro Ximenez Dessert Wine (6x500ml),Great Southern by Gnornbup Wines,15% ALC/VOL. Tasting Notes A delicious full bodied dessert wine With hints of cinnamon & cloves. Golden in colour the aroma's are Reminiscent of old style Sherries

2014 Gnornbup Merlot (12 x 750ml), Great Southern by Gnornbup Wines, 14.2% Alc/Vol, Tasting Notes: : A fresh full bodied red with hints of chocolate and expresso. Soft elegant tannins accentuate the smooth vibrant finish. .

'Ray Jordan, BEST OF THE WEST ' 92 POINTS, 2008 LaCache Shiraz (6 x 750ml), Margaret River by Frazer Woods Wines, 12.8% Alc/Vol, The quality of this fruit shines through every aspect of this wine, showing an exquisite crimson, to the rich cherry and plum aromas, through the refined mid palate. Rich liqueur chocolate and dark plum, with soft generous fruit flavours complemented by notes of pepper and spice. Refined structure built around unobtrusive fine tannins yields a long, clean finish with fruit flavours lingering to the end. WINEMAKING NOTES The Frazer Woods Shiraz is created exclusively from our small block of vines on the family estate in the esteemed Wilyabrup sub-region of Margaret River. Harvested in the early morning to preserve fresh and vibrant fruit characters, traditional winemaking with minimal interference and judicious selection of low impact oak barrels yields characterful wines expressing strongly the qualities that are renowned in the region.

2014 Gnornburp Pinot Noir (12 x 750ml), Great Southern by Gnornbup Estate, 14.5% Alc/Vol, Tasting Notes: This beautiful Pinot Noir is soft and elegant, a palate laced with licorice and dark cherries. The tannins carry a sweet earthiness that lingers..

Mystery Whites (12 x 750ml), Margaret River 12.5% Alc/Vol, Tasting Notes: sensational mixed Margaret River whites

Love Bug Prosecco (12 x 750ml), King Valley, 10.5% Alc/Vol, Tasting Notes: Colour: Very pale straw. Aroma: Delicate pear with citrus blossom notes. Palate: This light and dry wine has subtle hints of fresh pears, stone fruit and citrus blossom, balanced delicately with just the right amount of acidity, creating a soft and finely textured palate completed seamlessly with lively bubbles. Love Bug Prosecco is a versatile and fresh table wine, perfect for celebrating any occasion. This fresh, zesty, light and crisp wine is the perfect aperitif for a summer’s day. Perfectly paired with Curried Chickpea Tacos.

2019 Sweet Red (12 x 750ml), Margaret River by Sandalford Estate, 12.8% Alc/Vol, Tasting Notes: Vintage The 2018 vintage was a return to the fantastic conditions that WA is known for. The preceding winter and early spring rainfall provided a good base of ground water for the vines to thrive. November was warm and dry, setting up the vines perfectly through flowering and fruit set. An extended, dry and warm summer through to the end of picking in mid-April, produced outstanding fruit to make wine from. All grapes harvested this season are of exceptional quality and showing great varietal characteristics. Winemakers Comments Sweet red is a style for those wine drinkers who often find red wines somewhat dry and tannic. There is often a cultural aspect to this and out of respect of this we have made this wine to suit those who really enjoy this style of wine. Definitely a wine to serve chilled for best enjoyment. Tasting Notes Colour: Dark garnet red. Nose: This wine is full of sweet berry flavours. Blackberries, blueberries, mulberries and hints of raspberries. Palate: As for the nose, there are abundant berry flavours on the palate. Underlying the berries are savoury spices and mocha flavours. This wine is unmistakably a sweet red.

2022 Winemakers Late Harvest (12 x 750ml), Margaret River by Sandalford, 10.3% Alc/Vol, Tasting Notes: This wine just has that drinkability factor. Full of passionfruit and honeydew melon. It’s sweet, without being too sweet. The acid is crisp and refreshing. Do not cellar this wine, enjoy it now when fresh and fruity. Chill it down as cool as you like or throw in an ice cube or two if needed. Cheers to those relaxing afternoons, RRP $192.00

2009 Merlot (12 x 750ml), Great Southern by Silverstream Wines, 14% Alc/Vol, Tasting Notes: Hand-picked, the fruit was crushed and de-stemmed before being fermented in small one tonne open fermenters and plunged twice daily, resulting in intense fruit and soft tannins. The wine was pressed to French Oak barriques to complete malolactic fermentation and then matured for a further 20 months. Aromas of spice, blackcurrant and plum with underlying French seasoned oak. A medium to full bodied wine with soft tannins that are very well integrated with the fruit. Fruit flavours of prune and cranberry, well supported by seasoned oak and modest finish. This wine has hit its straps and drinking well now so golden opportunity to try wine that has been aged for you with no need to age any further.

2021 Zia Tereza Rosato Rose (12 x 750ml), King Valley by Gabrirlle Veganista Wines, 12.5% Alc/Vol, Tasting Notes: Zia Teresa has been inspired by the memories of growing up surrounded by the strong influences of Italy and all it has to offer. The climate, the culture, family and all of this is expressed in lifestyle 2020 ROSATO Nothing better than a chilled bottle of dry, savoury Rosé when the sun shines. Rosé made from Sangiovese has a lovely blend of savouriness and texture that matches incredibly well to all sorts of food. Colour: Classic pale rosé colour. Aroma: The nose exhibits strawberry and other red fruits, including cherry. Palate: Soft acidity, creamy and a long dry finish. Vegan friendly wines that are sustainable, and better for the environment No animal –based fining agents used . Vineyard practices are in place to create a sustainable environment. Cultivation of plants in midrows attract beneficial insects. Specific areas are maintained for wildlife to flourish. RRP: $300.00

2011 Merlot Cabernet Franc Rose (12 x 750ml), Great Southern by Silverstream Wines, 13.5% Alc/Vol, Tasting Notes: Handpicked and whole bunch pressed and chilled. The cold juice was allowed to stay on skins overnight and then lightly pressed to tank before being fermented at very low temperatures to retain the freshness and aromatic fruit characters. A clean and vibrant style with lifted perfume of red fruit and hints of licorice & star anise. The palate is packed with savoury rather than sweet flavours, and a delicate spiciness that echoes the nose.

2019 Romance Merlot (12 x 750ml), Frankland River by Ferngrove, 14% Alc/Vol, Tasting Notes: Violets and black plums with a hint of cedary oak, lavender and cherry. Texured with juicy plums, blackberries, red jubes and gentle fine tannin supported by flavoursome French oak.

2011 Silverstream Chardonnay (12 x 750ml), Great Southern by Silverstream Wines, 13.5% Alc/Vol, Tasting Notes: The fruit was hand-picked, chilled overnight to retain aromatics and whole bunch pressed direct to barrel. Various yeast cultures including natural/wild were used to provide complexity during fermentation. The wine was fermented in 100% French oak (40% new and balance seasoned) to dryness under temperature controlled conditions. Only a small portion of the wine was allowed to complete malo-lactic fermentation for complexity and mouthfeel. Regular battonage is employed to allow for optimal structure in the wine. TASTING NOTE Lifted aromas of toasted cashew nut, melon, white peach, gun flint and a squeeze of pink grapefruit. Dry, evident acidity with a rich flavour profile of grapefruit, cucumber and white stonefruit aptly supported by the spicy French oak. The wine has complexity, balance and a long finish. It is drinking beautifully now with some lovely development.

2018 Classic Cabernet Sauvignon (12 x 750ml), Frankland River by Ferngrove, 14.5% Alc/Vol, Tasting Notes: Lifted blackberry fruits, rasberry and spice. A strong verietal Cabernet. Upfront juicy blackberry and red plums with a hint of bayleaf, supported by cedary oak and layered grainy tannin.

2019 Sauvignon Blanc Semillon (6 x 750ml), Ferguson Valley by Rascals Corner, 12.1% Alc/Vol, Tasting Notes: "Estate grown from the beautiful Rascals Corner vineyard established in 2002 and located in Ferguson Valley within the Geographe wine region. Situated 180m above sea level and surrounded by an abundance of rolling hills, fresh water streams and picturesque forest, the rich, red, friable loam and gravelly soils on weathered granite create the ideal environment for producing sumptuous, flavoursome fruit. In winter, good annual rainfall turns the valley a luscious green and in summer, a dry, sunny growing season with cool night breezes culminates in a consistent and even ripening season. BLEND: Sauvignon Blanc 51%. Semillon 49%. COLOUR: Pale straw. AROMATICS: Big, grassy, citrus aromas. PALATE: Rich, full flavoured palate showing both herbal sauvignon blanc and lemon and lanolin Semillon characters. Excellent length with a clean fresh finish. WINEMAKING: The Sauvignon Blanc grapes and the Semillon grapes were hand picked harvested then airbag pressed. The fermentation was carried out in tank. The wine was fined and filtered before bottling .

' Ray Jordan, BEST OF THE WEST , 92 POINTS, 2007 Wicked Fairy Cabernet Rose (6 x 750ml), Perth Hills by Frazer Woods Wines, 12.7% Alc/Vol, Tasting Notes: Strawberry with bright crimson highlights. Intense aromas of black currant prepare the palate for a sensuous assault of fruit, enhanced by a creamy fullness deriving from the long term sur lie aging. This complex nose leads to a fine creamy bead driven and bursting with light cherries, soft raspberries and restrained complexity. The mellow, beautiful balance of the palate belies the exuberant sweet fruit aromas and carries the wine slowly to a full and satisfying climax. WINEMAKING NOTES Fine Cabernet Sauvignon from the Perth Hills was used to create this outstanding wine. A few short hours on skins captured the exuberant fruit flavour and bright colour of the base wine, preserved by cool fermentation. The base wine was bottled traditionally for a second fermentation and aging on yeast lees for more than 10 years, yielding an extraordinary creamy complexity to complement the extravagant primary fruit flavours.

2017 Calgardup Cabernet Sauvignon Single Vineyard (6x750 ml), Margaret River by Black Brewing Co, GOLD MEDAL , 94 PTS, 14.5% Alc/Vol, Tasting Notes: 100 % Cabernet Sauvignon - 100% Margaret River With aromas of blackcurrant, bayleaf and mocha pair with a structured palate of dark plum, black olive, hints of chocolate and mint. The wine has fine tannins and good length. Fruit for this wine is from a coastal vineyard in Southern Margaret River. The fruit was handpicked ad destemmed int stone fermenters and left on skins for 21 days for structure and length. Once gently pressed off skins this Cabernet Sauvignon was matured for 16 months in French oak barriques, 20% of which was new. The wine received no fining and only a coarse filtra¬tion prior to bottling. Can be cellard for 7-12 years. RRP: $40.00 per bottle

2009 Silverstream Merlot Cabernet Franc (12 x 750ml), Great Southern by Silverstream Vineyards, 14.0 % Alc/Vol, Tasting Notes: Hand-picked, the fruit was crushed and de-stemmed before being fermented in small one tonne open fermenters and plunged twice daily, resulting in intense fruit and soft tannins. The wine was pressed to French Oak barriques to complete malolactic fermentation and then matured for a further 18 months. Bright fruit that is developing well, displaying plum and warm spices. The tannins are soft and ripe with the fruit developing into dried cranberry and prune. Older oak nuances and a modest finish. Drink now as it is hitting its peak and drinking window - a great way to enjoy aged wine without having to wait 13 years!

2017 White SBS (12 x 750ml), Margaret River by Greenpiper Distributors, 13.4% Alc/Vol, Tasting Notes: . Modern white wine making techniques were used with temperature controlled critical from the vineyard through to the winery. The fruit is de-stemmed and crushed then must chilled and pressed off the skins quickly. It is allowed to settle for 48-72 hours before being racked in a clarified state to a fermentation tank. A range of selected yeasts are employed on the two different parcels of fruit before being transferred to temperature controlled stainless steel tanks.

2016 Select Vineyards Merlot (12 x 750ml), Margaret River by Watershed Wines, 13.7% Alc/Vol, Tasting Notes: The 2016 Select Vineyards Merlot is made to produce an easy drinking, soft, fruity and approachable wine style. The fruit used in this wine is sourced from Watershed’s Estate Vineyard in the Wallcliffe sub region of Margaret River. The wine exhibits aromas of red berries, plums and herbs. On the palate, notes of vanilla and mocha are complemented by a round and juicy texture and a soft finish..

2012 Four Vines White Classic White (12 x 750ml), Great Southern by Silverstream Estate, 12 5 Alc/Vol, Tasting Notes: Sauvignon Blanc (10%) , Chardonnay (45%) Viognier ( 25% ) and Riesling (20%). The nose displays intense and lifted tropical fruits – rockmelon, fresh pineapple and ripe citrus. There is a hint of development with ‘toast n honey’ peeping through. A ripe and fruit driven style with flavours of stonefruit and pineapple. This wine is in the same ilk as the famous Houghton’s White Burgundy which aged for well over 10-15 years. Enjoy over the sunny Autumn and Winter with a fruit and cheese board or Asian salad. James Halliday wrote in the 2012 Wine Companion …. “A blend of chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, semillon and riesling. While the aromas and primary flavours are still to fully express themselves, there is enough overall flavour and mouthfeel to suggest cellaring may be rewarding.”

2011 The Yilgarn Rouge (6 x 750ml), Pemberton by Smithbrook, 14.5% Alc/Vol, Tasting Notes: COLOUR: medium to full red purple. AROMA: A rich and powerful bouquet with layers of complexity. the aroma is laced with blue and black berry fruits, charred cedar, ripe fig and fine subtle spices. PALATE: Full bodied, and richy flavoured, cool climate elegance at its finest. The palate is defined by generous ripe fruit, perfectly balanced with seasoned sweet oak. Cassis,vanilla, dark plum, vanilla and toast, enhanced with natural acidity to maintain structure. Fine silky tannins complements the finish..

2017 Four Jacks Shiraz Cabernet (12 x 750ml), Manjimup by Peos Estate, 13.7 Alc/Vol, Tasting Notes: COLOUR: Deep Plum, AROMATICS: Sweet savoury spice with subtle plum notes, PALATE: Soft rich plum and savoury flavours with a long finish, OAK MATURATION: 12 months in 100% oak barrels, WINEMAKING: machine harvested fruit was de-stemed and crushed into 8-ton fermenters and pumped over with aeration twice a day. The fruit was fermented at around 25 C and then allowed to warm up for a long post fermentation maceration . The wine was then transferred into barrels for its malo-lactic fermentation, allowing a soft intergration of the grape and wood tannins. .

2020, 9 to 5 Merlot (12 x 750ml), Margaret River by After Hours Wines, 13.5% Alc/Vol, Tasting Notes: This beautiful 2017 Margaret River Merlot is bright crimson - purple in colour, this medium bodied wine shows bouquets of violets and plum. A soft palate of plum and red berries is supported by a smooth, well balanced finish..

2013 Preston Vale Premium Reserve Shiraz, (12x750mL), 14.5% Alc/Vol Tasting Notes

2014 Cherished Shiraz (12 x 750ml), Blackwood Valley by Dickinson Estate, 14.5% Alc/Vol: James Halliday Wine Companion 5 STAR 2020, Winemaking: Fermentation was in stainless steel tank. A cultured yeast used for fermentation, pressed via tank then to Barrel (12% new French Oak) for 14 months. Ageing: Up to ten years. Tasting Notes: The 2014 Cherished Shiraz is a rich fruit driven wine with aromas of red berry and spice. A generous mouthfeel with soft and juicy tannins - plum and blackberry fruit with vanillin undertones from the seasoned French oak and a long finish. Well suited to all red meats and mature, hard cheeses.

Margaret River Mystery Red/White (12 x 750ml), Margaret River by Calneggia Family Vineyards, 13.5% Alc/Vol, Tasting Notes: This magnificent Margaret River mystery dozen contains 12 sensational Margaret River wines, red & white, labeled wine , this is one not to be missed,

2017 Chapman Grove Sauvignon Blanc (12 x 750ml), Margaret River by Chapman Grove, 12 .4% Alc/Vol, Tasting Notes: Pale straw, with golden hue. The wine is bright lifted and lively showing limes, delicate tropical fruit, gooseberry and spice with a touch of lychee. This is a very fresh and lively style of sauvignon blanc, that displays tropical fruits with a touch of struck match and grassy notes. There is a generous mid palate sweetness that finishes with a lovely fine lingering acidity, so characteristic of sauvignon blanc from southern Margaret River.