Champagne Bollinger’s newest single vineyard rarity is out of this world in 2014. On the nose there is an incredible depth, layers of lemon marzipan, quince and smoked almond skins mingle with brioche and a chalky minerality. The palate has a remarkable texture, silky yet structured, a mastery of limestone and chalk soils. Bright acidity interplays with the creamy brioche character perfected by the long ageing process in barrel, an absolute stunner of a wine.

The warm and low-yielding 2020 vintage has delivered an intense and tightly woven iteration of Tom Cullity, named after Vasse Felix’s pioneering founder. Dried sage and blackberry supported by layers of cracked pepper and hot gravel.

The warm and low-yielding 2020 vintage has delivered an intense and tightly woven iteration of Tom Cullity, named after Vasse Felix’s pioneering founder. Dried sage and blackberry supported by layers of cracked pepper and hot gravel.

Detailed, complex and distinguished. Fresh, coastal-marked with sea spray, and lemon juice unfurling into nectarines and crushed amaretti biscuits.

This is the 50th vintage of the original Margaret River Cabernet. Plush black cherry, with lifted peppermint and eucalyptus aromatics. Finishes with suggestions of sea salt and fine powdery tannins.

This is the 50th vintage of the original Margaret River Cabernet. Plush black cherry, with lifted peppermint and eucalyptus aromatics. Finishes with suggestions of sea salt and fine powdery tannins.

The Gingin clone makes up the majority (84%) of this blend of Chardonnay fruit from the estate’s top vineyards. Gingin was originally brought to Margaret River in the ‘50s as a detector for viruses in the vineyard and has remained a staple of the region due to its enticing aromatic profile and scintillating acidity. Aromas of camomile and spiced, baked apples with a pleasant grip on the finish.

The Gingin clone makes up the majority (84%) of this blend of Chardonnay fruit from the estate’s top vineyards. Gingin was originally brought to Margaret River in the ‘50s as a detector for viruses in the vineyard and has remained a staple of the region due to its enticing aromatic profile and scintillating acidity. Aromas of camomile and spiced, baked apples with a pleasant grip on the finish.

A real highlight from the Contucci range this year is the Mulinvecchio. There is ripe, fleshy black cherry fruit with a vibrant line of acidity, accents of wild herbs, liquorice root and violets. The tannins are supple with a light chalkiness, and a tender grip on the finish.

One of the most exciting Brunellos of the 2019 vintage the Schiena d’Asino is stunning. A wine that has density and freshness with waves of fleshy, detailed violet and dark berry fruits with subtle notes of wild herbs, incense, white pepper, and soy. A sense of power and poise runs through the wine, commanding the attention of the drinker – a showstopper this year.