West Australian Red Wine Auction

2018 Dickinson Shiraz (12 x 750ml), Blackwood Valley by Dickinson estate, 14.1% Alc/Vol, Tasting Notes: TASTING NOTES: This wine displays vibrant violet and dark fruit and subtle spice aromas. The medium bodied palate displays flavours of blackberry, pepper, spice and tobacco with hints of cocoa which persist through to a dry finish. It is a medium bodied style shiraz of power and complexity but with silky tannins and a refined delicacy AWARDS: James Halliday 89 point rating. Real Review – “Top Value” 2021 WA Boutique and Single Vineyard Wine Show Trophy for Best Blackwood Valley Red Wine

2013 Preston Vale Cabernet Sauvignon, (12x750mL), 14% Alc/Vol Tasting Notes

'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.

2016 Founders Choise Red Blend (6 x 750ml), Margaret River by Chapman Grove, 12.5% Alc/Vol, Tasting Notes: This wonderful red blend is deep red in colour, the nose has a complex variety of red and black fruit characters with some earthy undertones. The palate is rich and full with intense fruit flavours showing a freshness and lovely balance of oak and tannins a wine that will develop with cellaring drink 2030.Cabernet Sauvignon 60%, Merlot 32.5% Melbec 5% Petit Verdot 2.5%. Aged in a combination of French Oak barrels and stainless steel tanks with French oak staves for approx 11 months..

2011 The Yilgarm 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..

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, 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..

2020 Margaret River Range Cabernet Merlot (6 x 750ml), Margaret River by Sandalford Estate, 14.4% Alc/Vol, Tasting Notes: Vintage Whilst the majority of Australia experienced a hot summer with above average temperatures, the southwest corner of WA experienced a relatively mild summer. Temperatures during the harvest period were below average. These milder conditions allowed for a slow ripening pattern for most varieties, resulting in excellent flavour accumulation at time of harvest. All grapes were harvested with an optimum balance of sugar, tannin and flavours. The resulting wines are displaying bright varietal characters with fresh, balanced acidity. Winemakers Comments The grapes were machine harvested during the cool of night in the second week of April. After destemming to static fermenters, the must was inoculated with a selected yeast isolate. The ferments were managed by twice daily pump overs to ensure optimal extraction of colour, flavour and tannins. After suitable extraction, based on taste, the wine was then drained and pressed to tank. After malolactic fermentation, the wine was matured with 25% new French oak and a portion in older French oak barriques, before blending and bottling. Tasting Notes Colour: Deep garnet red Nose: A deep and brooding nose of blackberry and redcurrant fruits, plum, wild mint, mulberry and chocolate box characteristics. The wine evolves and opens up in the glass revealing a real juiciness, along with oak spice, camphor and nutmeg to complement the ripe fruit notes. Palate: Generous, up front sweet fruit flavours of dark berries and plums that are balanced with savoury spice notes of bay leaf, fresh nutmeg and mocha. Medium weight with tight, fine grained tannin, supported by balanced acidity. This provides a lovely balance and a sustained finish to the wine. A wine that drinks well now, but will benefit from medium term cellaring.

2021, GOLD MEDAL, 9 to 5 Cabernet Merlot (12 x 750ml), Margaret River by After Hours , 14 % Alc/Vol, Tasting Notes: This award winning Cabernet Merlot is vibrant crimson in colour, this medium bodied wine is the traditional blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Bouquets of cassis and blackcurrant highlight an attractive palate of red fruits and mocha. The wine has rich lingering flavours with a smooth well balanced finish.. Awards:GOLD MEDAL - Australian wine showcase magazine 2017, 93 points Australian wine showcase magazine 2017.

2017 Classic Cabernet Sauvignon (12 x 750ml), Blackwood Estate by Dickonson Estate, 13.9% Alc/Vol, Tasting Notes: Dickinson Estate Classic 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine displays complex aromas of black currant, plum and cassis, with savoury earthiness and gentle oak support. The wine is effortlessly mouth filling with a juicy dark fruit flavours balanced with acidity and gentle fine grained tannins which lead to a long finish. James Halliday 90 points and cellar 2025. Dickinson Estate is a four times Halliday 5 Star Winery in the Blackwood Valley.

2017 Dreaming Dog Cabernet Shiraz (12 x 750ml), Margaret River by Chapman Grove , 13.6% Alc/Vol, Tasting Notes: 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%.

2014 Gnornburp Pinot Noir (12 x 750ml), Great Southern by Gnornbup Estate, 13.1% 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..

2012 Frazer Wood Fortified Shiraz (12 x 375ml), Margaret River by Frazer Woods Estate, 17.3% Alc/Vol, Tasting Notes: The deep vibrant red colour is matched by lifted fruit aromas of blackberry and plum, enhanced by notes of sweet vanilla and spice. The palate is smooth and luscious, expressing stunning dark berry, cassis and plum flavours, complemented by hints of vanilla, cinnamon and clove, with just a wisp of toasty oak. Vibrant fruit flavours persist for ever on the opulent palate, giving a lingering, smooth, round and satisfying finish, lifted with a touch of soft cleansing acid. WINEMAKING NOTES The Frazer Woods Shiraz is created exclusively from fruit of a small block of vines on the family estate in the esteemed Willyabrup Sub-region of Margaret River. Made in the traditional “vintage” style, by adding alcohol to the actively fermenting ripe Shiraz must. The active ferment is thereby halted, yielding a rich and full fruity wine with residual, unfermented grape sugar giving the characteristic sweetness of the style. Subsequent aging for three years in small oak barrels adds texture and further mellow flavour complexity.

2008 Frazer Wood Sparkling Shiraz, Margaret River, 6 x 750ml, Alc/Vol 14.3%, Tasting Notes: 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.