Current Vintages
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Sparkling Wines2019 Whimwood Chardonnay Blanc De Blanc
The grapes for this refreshing sparkling Chardonnay were carefully handpicked, carted to the winery and then gently pressed to barrel for natural fermentation. The base wine remained on lees for 6 months before the barrels were racked to tank and then filtered in readiness for the Tirage process. Following fermentation, the wine remained on Lees for a further 19 months before disgorging. Once poured the wine has a fine persistent bead with aromas of freshly baked Brioche and Citrus Blossom. Flavours of Lemon Curd and Granny Smith Apples abound and leave a balanced refreshing finish. A delightful wine to be enjoyed on any occasion. Full Tasting Notes AWARDS Not submitted for review |
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Chardonnay
2019 Whimwood Chardonnay - Single Vineyard
A slight departure from our usual style, this wine has more racey citrus elements than seen in previous wines. The fruit was again handpicked, although about 7 days earlier than other years, and delivered to the winery in pristine condition to begin its journey to become wine. Pressed straight to 33% new French oak with the remaining 67% second and 3rd use French oak, the juice slowly commenced a natural fermentation. The wine remained in these barrels to mature for 10 months then racked to tank for bottling. Complex bouquet of lightly toasted nuts and lemon rind with a hint of brioche. Intense flavours of Lemon curd and creamy vanilla oak. A wine of great length with impeccable balance. Full Tasting Notes AWARDS 94/100 - Ray Jordan 2021 Wine Guide Gold Medal - 2020 WineWise Small Vigneron Awards Silver Medal - 2020 Wine Show of WA Silver Medal - 2020 Perth Royal Wine Show Bronze Medal - 2020 Western Australian Boutique Wine Show Bronze Medal - 2020 Western Australian Single Vineyard Wine Show Bronze Medal - 2020 Blackwood Valley Wine Show 2020 Whimwood Chardonnay - Single Vineyard
An intoxicating return to our more familiar style, this wine a little plumper than the 2019 and has a little more oak influence. Again the fruit was hand picked and sorted with care then transported to the winery where the whole bunches were gently pressed to a combination of 1/3 new and 2/3 2nd and 3rd use French oak barriques. The juice was allowed to naturally ferment in the barrels then mature for 10 months prior to bottling. Delicate aroma's of spicy French oak mingle with scents of orange blossom and a hint of toasted nuts. The flavours of white nectarine and citrus gently merge with a spicy vanilla texture and results in a wine with lovely balance that can be cellared with confidence for 5 - 7 years. Full Tasting Notes AWARDS Not yet submitted for review |
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Rosé
2021 Whimwood Rosé
Our lovingly cared for Shiraz grapes were hand picked at optimum ripeness to produce this dry, crisp Rosé. The whole bunches were crushed and de-stemmed then pressed to extract the bright vibrant juice which was then fermented in old French oak to produce this delicious Rosé. The resulting wine has aromas of fresh strawberries and raspberries with a hint of lavender intertwined with flavours of candied cherries and fresh Satsuma plums and finishes with a dry crisp tang. Full Tasting Notes AWARDS Not submitted for review |
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Shiraz
2019 Whimwood Shiraz - Single Vineyard
A great depth of rich burgundy colour lead to aromas of black cherry with a subtle whiff of freshly ground coffee and a sense of minerality. Tasting shows more of the delicious dark fruit flavours of blackberry and other dark berries like mulberries. Delicately balanced tannins with gentle acidity make this a wine to savour now or cellar for up to 8 years. Beautifully subtle oak with great fruit flavour. Full Tasting Notes AWARDS Bronze Medal - 2020 Western Australian Single Vineyard Wine Show Bronze Medal - 2020 Western Australian Boutique Wine Show Bronze Medal - 2020 Blackwood Valley Wine Show 2020 Whimwood Shiraz - Single Vineyard
Unquestionably our best Shiraz to date! Maree and Steve have worked incredibly hard in the vineyard to reduce yields and therefore boost the depth of flavour in this fruit. The fruit was carefully handpicked and sorted then carted to the winery where the fruit was crushed and destemmed then cold soaked prior to fermentation. The must was pressed to 1/4 new and 3/4 older French oak barrels after 14 days on skins and matured for 10 months prior to bottling. Beautiful aromas of Mulberry and Blackberry underpinned with intricate layers of spice and toasty oak and hints of good old vanilla. Tasting delivers everything the nose suggests with the dark berry flavours and perfectly integrated oak well supported by gentle but persistent tannins. Full Tasting Notes AWARDS Not yet submitted for review |
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Port & Dessert Wines2021 Whimwood Cane Cut Chardonnay
Available at Cellar Door or contact direct. Canes of our Chardonnay vines were cut when the fruit was at optimal ripeness, allowing the fruit to dry on the trellis, increasing the concentration of flavours. The grapes were then handpicked where only the best fruit was selected to create this intoxicatingly decadent dessert style wine. Aromas of fresh peach and jasmine bounce from the glass and lead to flavours of grilled peach and creamy vanilla custard with a zesty finish. Full Tasting Notes 2020 Whimwood White Port
Not yet released 2020 Whimwood Shiraz Port
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