Western Australia Wines
Moderated by the cool oceans that border it, the Western Australia wine region is one of Australia’s most temperate grape growing regions. Margaret River is justly famous for the quality of its Cabernet Sauvignons and Chardonnays, while other Western Australian GIs, such as Great Southern and Frankland River, excel with Riesling and Shiraz. Wine Enthusiast’s Western Australia wine guide features hundreds of Western Australia wine ratings and Western Australia wine reviews.
Ferngrove 2006 Symbols Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon (Frankland River)
- Online Exclusive
- $12
Grassy and herbal, this is a slightly pungent rendition of the classic white Bordeaux grapes. It’s simultaneously herbaceous and stony, lacking a bit of flesh in the midpalate, but would serve well to wash down raw oysters.
— J.C.
(3/1/2007)
Beckett's Flat 2006 Kosher Chardonnay (Margaret River)
- Kosher
- $16
Starts with mainly melon aromas, but there’s also some peach and a hint of smokiness to add a bit of nuance. Round and soft in the mouth, with melon and citrus flavors. A slight nuttiness acts to diminish the overt fruit while adding a deeper bass note. Drink now
— J.C.
(4/1/2007)
Evans & Tate 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon (Margaret River)
- Online Exclusive
- $21
Seems a bit dilute, with low-intensity flavors of cherries and herbs. Clean and fresh; could use more weight and richness.
— J.C.
(2/1/2008)
Vasse River 2006 Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc (Margaret River)
- Online Exclusive
- $20
This 75-25 blend is pretty neutral in character; with effort, it's possible to suss out hints of fresh dill, bergamot and graphite. The wine just seems too restrained for its own good.
— J.C.
(11/1/2008)
Bush Bike 2005 Unoaked Chardonnay
- Online Exclusive
- $11
Smells and tastes slightly sour, with simple flavors of pineapple and citrus that finish with a tart edge.
— J.C.
(6/1/2008)
Plantagenet 2007 Omrah Unoaked Chardonnay
- Online Exclusive
- $18
The shy nose fails to impress although some pleasant melon notes peek through. The palate is dry, filled with canteloupe and lemon rind flavors that persist on the crisp finish.
— W.E.
(2/1/2009)
Xanadu 2008 Chardonnay (Margaret River)
- Online Exclusive
- $18
Bold and a bit heavy-handed, with prominent vanilla and sawdust aromas that dominate the melon fruit. Dry in the mouth, this wine finishes with a pleasant lemon and toffee note. Drink now.
— W.E.
(12/31/2009)
Plantagenet 2008 Omrah Unoaked Chardonnay
- Online Exclusive
- $15
Creamy and fruity, with peach, apricot and guava character. Medium-bodied, with a faint spritz and a lemon zest finish that drops off abruptly. Drink up.
— W.E.
(6/1/2010)
Most Reviewed Sub Regions
Most Reviewed Varietals
Most Reviewed Wineries
advertisement
What We're Tasting
2009 Mira Hyde Vineyard
The esteemed Hyde Vineyard is in Carneros, and is the source for some…
Facebook Activity
advertisement
Twitter Activity