When in early 2007 I first tasted the Grange Philippe Cabernet Franc, I was bowled over by this wine, it was the first ever vintage for this producer and a glorious effort, however I really had not much of an idea how long it would continue to develop or how long it might last being the first ever vintage, nor for that matter how the aromatics will develop, (Cab Franc normally needs 5 years in bottle) so I rated it a conservative 88 points, but I bought half of the crop, 250 cases.
Last night I opened a bottle with dinner, and have to say this is a real beauty. It boasts a dense ruby/purple colour with a sumptuous nose of blueberries, cranberries, blackberries and hints of menthol. This is now a striking wine for the money, creamy and deep in texture, it fills the mouth with flavour as well as intensity, I now realise this gorgeously put together wine will drink well for a decade. 90 points Tasted 18 Nov 2009 
 

Lovers of organically grown Cabernet Francs will undoubtedly enjoy the medium to dark ruby-coloured 2006 Grange Philippe from Château Grès Saint Paul. Its aromas of dark smoky fruits lead to a medium-bodied character made up of plump blackberries, blueberries, and spices. It has lovely depth, soft, ripe tannin, and an appealingly soft finish. Tasted April 2007

Cut from the same mould as the 2004, the full-bodied, rich 2005 Le Bas Chardonnay possesses a beautiful texture with the precision of a great Grand Cru Burgundy, aromas of honeysuckle, lemon blossom, grapefruit marmalade, and toasty, yeasty, spicy hazel nuts. Medium to full-bodied with good underlying acidity, it was aged in 100% High Grade New French oak. One of West Australia’s most brilliant new wineries, Woodside Valley Estate is fashioning hand-crafted, singular wines that are not only gorgeous to smell and taste, but innovative in their stylistic orientations. They manage to combine the elegance and complexity of Europe, with the sensationally ripe fruit of Australia, only 400 cases made.

The annual hand crafted production of the Woodside wines are only around 150-400 cases of each of the four varietals, all aged in 100% New High Grade French Oak. The Baudin Cabernet Sauvignon (a 300 case production cuvee) possesses great purity, a striking bouquet, multi-layered fruit, enormous volume and intensity and at the same time, it is a strikingly elegant and well-proportioned blockbuster. This stunningly pure 100% Cabernet tastes like liquid crème de cassis intermixed with liquorice, roasted coffee, black olive, and cardamom spice. It should continue to develop and drink well for 12-20 years, but who will be able to hold onto it that long. Look out at Cullen and Moss Wood, the new kids on the Margaret River block have fully arrived, this winery may become The Screaming Eagle of Australia.
Rated in 2007 as Australia's "Joint Best Cabernet" Available from the 2004 vintage.

Pale green/yellow colour, musky, floral and quite incisive on the nose, with an array of fruit lemongrass, gooseberry, lychee and herb qualities: in the mouth pear, green papaya, mango, basil and curry leaf. A silky mid-weight palate showing precise, tangy fruit flavours lifted by bright acidity and dusty mineral notes. The interplay of fruit, mineral and herb tones is really enjoyable, nicely done.

Very pale bright green to yellow. With intense aromas of sweet lemongrass, gooseberry, guava, grapefruit and of course lifted passion fruit, along with this wines distinctively smoky mineral (from barrel fermentation), herbaceous, almost asparagus-like aspects. Forward, fruity and herbal, with juicy but fleshy tropical and berry fruit flavours countered by cashew nut. Finishes with refreshing citrusy acidity and excellent persistence.

From a vineyard planted on granite, a long established winery with vines ranging from 15 to 80 years of age, this 2006 is fashioned from Spain’s indigenous Godello grape. A light straw colour with a greenish hue is followed by jumping aromatics of ripe peach, white currant and honeyed citrus, the wine has a deep body, concentrated persistence, and undeniable minerality combined with notes of lemon/lime, melon and honey, crisp acidity, and fine depth, ending with bitter citrus notes. This distinctive, singularly dry, but fruit driven white can be enjoyed over the next decade.

Opaque purple with lifted violets, raspberry and blueberries mingles with vanilla and chocolate completing the picture. Sweet fruits flows onto the palate balanced with cedary and biscuity French oak, which shows through as young, tight, yet fruit fully long finish. This has a superb future and should drink really well for 15-20 years.
A tiny boutique winery making a total of 500 cases across three wines.
Nominated for the George Mackay Trophy for the best Australian wine to be exported.

The 2007 Rosso di Notre offers easy drinking, ripe and open aromatics, fresh and fruity red berries held together in a medium bodied style, fine tannins, and a juicy finish. Barrel Sample Tasted 06/04/2008
If you want to impress people with a wine from a great house, this is a very good choice.

The Giusto di Notri is deep ruby colour, with fabulous aromatics, violets, white flowers, ripe blackberry and blueberry fruit that would fill a room. When it hits the mouth, the high notes continue followed on by mineral and fresh herb, then the base tones start, asphalt, coffee and liquorices, this wine delivers a superb palate presence, wonderful acidity, beautifully balanced and a long, long finish which is totally absorbing. This is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, with touches of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot with supreme balance and super elegance and the grace of a ballerina tiptoeing across your tongue. My impression is that this may be ready to drink immediately following its release but will continue to improve for several years and drink well for a couple of decades. Tasted June 2009. 95+ points

Deep ruby with purple tones, very similar to the 2004 vintage, we skipped the 2005 in preference to this, well balanced, with ripe cherries, plum and tobacco leaf, medium bodied and ripe tannins on the finish. Easy good quality drinking representing top value.