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Sparkling Wines2019 Whimwood Sparkling 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. REVIEWS Ray Jordan Wine Review 2024 89 points - A light and fragrant chardonnay sparkling wine from the Blackwood Valley. Has a creamy lemony mix on the nose with traces of bready brioche emerging. The palate is fine and lingering with a fine persistence. Nice wine. 2016 Whimwood Sparkling Chardonnay "Blanc de Blanc"
Blanc de Blanc “white from whites” has exclusively used hallmark Whimwood Estate Chardonnay to make this sparkling brut wine in the “méthode traditionnelle”, minimum 22 months Tirage (2nd fermentation in the bottle). Dry but fruity. Delicious! AWARDS Bronze Medal - 2018 Timber Towns Wine Show REVIEWS Bronze Medal - 2018 Timber Towns Wine Show |
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Chardonnay
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. AWARDS Gold - 2021 Winewise Small Vigneron Awards Gold - 2020 Winewise Small Vigneron Awards Silver - 2020 Wine Show of WA Silver - 2020 Perth Royal Wine Show Bronze - 2020 Western Australian Boutique Wine Show Bronze - 2020 Western Australian Single Vineyard Wine Show Bronze - 2020 Blackwood Valley Wine Show REVIEWS Ray Jordan Wine Review 2025 - 91 points The chardonnays from Whimwood have been very good and this lighter style is right on the money for the style and quality bar set in recent years. Creamy nectarine with a quince paste and lemon rind edge creating balance and definition. Long minerally finish completes a tidy little wine. 2019 Whimwood Chardonnay - Single Vineyard
A slight departure from our usual style, this wine has more racey citrus elements than seen inprevious 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 Gold - 2021 Winewise Small Vigneron Awards Gold - 2020 Winewise Small Vigneron Awards Silver - 2020 Wine Show of WA Silver - 2020 Perth Royal Wine Show Bronze - 2020 Western Australian Boutique Wine Show Bronze - 2020 Western Australian Single Vineyard Wine Show Bronze - 2020 Blackwood Valley Wine Show REVIEWS Ray Jordan 2021 Wine Guide - 94/100 "Another very good wine from this Blackwood producer. Complex aromas of stone fruit and cereal with a clotted cream character. The palate is layered and textured with rich, creamy fruit flavours balanced with a minerally core. Long, persistent finish. A promising wine from this excellent little producer." 2021 April - Winewise Championships, Canberra ★★★★ "The intense white peach varietal character is supported by oak and lees complexity. A fresh,long, textural chardonnay nearing its peak." 2020 October - Winewise Championships, Canberra ★★★★☆ "Whimwood Estate is clearly on top of the chardonnay game. Here’s another vintage with the trademark funky complexity and deft oak handling. This is a fresh, well crafted wine that can only improve in bottle." 2021 November - Winewise Small Vigneron Awards, Canberra ★★★★☆ "The lively white peach nose carries suggestions of oak and barrel ferment funkiness. A pleasant firmness balances the long creamy palate." 2018 Whimwood Chardonnay - Single Vineyard
Bright colour with a hint of lime green leads to aromas of white nectarine and citrus blossom with balanced vanilla oak. The palate shows flavours of stone fruit and lemon tart with great texture from oak and a crisp citrus finish. The quenching nature of this wine will always encourage another glass to be poured! A wine of impeccable balance to be enjoyed now or for many years and beyond. Full Tasting Notes AWARDS Trophy - Best Blackwood Valley White Wine - 2020 Blackwood Valley Wine Show Trophy - Wine of the Show - 2020 Timber Towns Wine Show Trophy - Best White Wine of Show - 2020 Timber Towns Wine Show Trophy - Best Chardonnay - 2020 Timber Towns Wine Show Trophy - Best Blackwood Valley White Wine - 2019 Blackwood Valley Wine Show Gold - 2020 Western Australian Boutique Wine Show Gold - 2020 Western Australian Single Vineyard Wine Show Gold - 2020 Blackwood Valley Wine Show Gold - 2020 WineWise Small Vigneron Awards Gold - 2020 Timber Towns Wine Show Gold - 2019 WineWise Small Vigneron Awards Silver - 2020 Wine Show of WA Silver - 2019 Perth Royal Wine Show Silver - 2019 Western Australian Boutique Wine Show Silver - 2019 Western Australian Single Vineyard Wine Show Silver - 2019 Blackwood Valley Wine Show Bronze - 2020 Perth Royal Wine Show Bronze - 2019 Royal Melbourne Wine Awards Bronze - 2019 Wine Show of WA REVIEWS 97 points - WineWise SVA 2019 95 points - 2020 Ray Jordan Wine Guide 2017 Whimwood Chardonnay - Single Vineyard
Deliciously aromatic with scents of white peach, citrus blossom and nougat are woven with hints of toast and spice. Heady stone fruit flavours are layered with lime juice and creamy spices that are beautifully enhanced with quenching acidity and delicate texture. A classy Chardonnay to be enjoyed now or gracefully aged. Full Tasting Notes AWARDS Bronze - 2019 Perth Royal Wine Show Bronze - London Wine Competition 2019 Bronze - 2018 Perth Royal Wine Show REVIEWS 94 points - The West Australian - Ray Jordan Wine Guide 2019 2016 Whimwood Chardonnay - Single Vineyard
100% Nannup Chardonnay was pressed straight to French oak of which 30% was new for fermentation. The yeasts indigenous to the vineyard were allowed to weave their magic and ‘voila’, we have a wine of great character that would sit comfortably alongside some of the finest Burgundy can offer. Crisp fresh pear, zesty citrus, spicy oak assault the senses, all you need is to imagine you are in the dusty barrel halls of Meursault. Full Tasting Notes AWARDS Trophy - Best Chardonnay - 2019 WineWise Small Vigneron Awards Trophy - Best Chardonnay - 2019 WineWise Championships Trophy - Best Chardonnay - 2018 WineWise Small Vigneron Awards Trophy - Best Chardonnay - 2018 WineWise Championships Trophy - Best Boutique Wine of Show - 2018 Western Australian Boutique Wine Show Trophy - Best WA White Table Wine - 2018 Western Australian Boutique Wine Show Trophy - Best Blackwood Valley White Table Wine - 2018 Blackwood Valley Wine Show Trophy - Best White Wine of Show - 2018 Timber Towns Wine Show Trophy - Best Chardonnay of Show - 2018 Timber Town Wine Show Trophy - Best Boutique Wine of Show - 2017 Western Australian Boutique Wine Show Trophy - Best WA White Table Wine - 2017 Western Australian Boutique Wine Show Trophy - Best Blackwood Valley White Table Wine - 2017 Blackwood Valley Wine Show Gold - 2018 Western Australian Boutique Wine Show Gold - 2018 Timber Towns Wine Show Gold - 2017 National Wine Show of Australia Gold - 2017 Royal Melbourne Wine Awards Gold - 2017 Perth Royal Wine Show Gold - 2017 Western Australian Boutique Wine Show Gold - 2017 Blackwood Valley Wine Show Silver - 2017 Wine Show of Western Australia REVIEWS 95 points - Huon Hooke 5 Gold Star, Top Ranked, Top Value 95 points - Ray Jordan Wine Guide 2018 5th out of 20 INTERNATIONAL Chardonnay's - WineWise International Tasting Panel 2015 Whimwood Chardonnay - Single Vineyard
Impressive Chardonnay that saturates the palate with citrus juiciness, hints of stone fruit and delicate mineral elements. There is textural softness, with refined oak influence and an overall charm and elegance. Fresh, racy and opulent. Full Tasting Notes AWARDS Trophy - 2016 Best Blackwood Valley White Table Wine - BV & WA Boutique Wine Show Gold - 2017 Perth Royal Wine Show Gold - 2017 Timber Towns Wine Show Gold - 2016 Blackwood Valley & WA Boutique Wine Show Silver - 2016 Royal Melbourne Wine Awards - Royal Melbourne Wine Awards Media Release Bronze - 2017 Western Australian Boutique Wine Show Bronze - 2017 Blackwood Valley Wine Show Bronze - 2016 Perth Royal Wine Show REVIEWS 94 points - Ray Jordan Wine Guide 2018 |
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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. REVIEWS Small batch not submitted for review 2020 Whimwood Rosé
Aromas of fresh raspberry and lavender, with delicate flavours of candied cherry and Satsuma plums. A dry crisp finish gives a delightful end to the tasting experience. REVIEWS Small batch not submitted for review 2017 Whimwood Rosé
Aromas of strawberry, raspberry and flint burst from a glass of this barrel fermented Rosé. On the palate the red berries show through again and integrates well with a meaty, textural finish. REVIEWS Small batch not submitted for review |
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Shiraz2021 Whimwood Shiraz - Single Vineyard
A fine medium bodied Shiraz from the Blackwood Valley region, the wine is a bright red colour with a tinge of purple. Aroma's of mulberry and raspberry along with delicate lightly toasted oak sing from the glass and lead the way toward a palate of fresh plums and, aforementioned, berries which is layered with oaky mocha, fine tannins and a balanced refreshing finish. The fruit was carefully handpicked and sorted then carted to the winery where the fruit was crushed and de-stemmed 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. Full Tasting Notes REVIEWS Trophy - Best Shiraz 2022 Southern Forest & Valleys Wine Show Gold - 95 points 2022 Southern Forest & Valleys Wine Show 2021 Whimwood Shiraz - Single Vineyard
A fine medium bodied Shiraz from the Blackwood Valley region, the wine is a bright red colour with a tinge of purple. Aroma's of mulberry and raspberry along with delicate lightly toasted oak sing from the glass and lead the way toward a palate of fresh plums and, aforementioned, berries which is layered with oaky mocha, fine tannins and a balanced refreshing finish. The fruit was carefully handpicked and sorted then carted to the winery where the fruit was crushed and de-stemmed 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. Full Tasting Notes REVIEWS Trophy - Best Shiraz 2022 Southern Forest & Valleys Wine Show Gold - 95 points 2022 Southern Forest & Valleys Wine Show 2020 Whimwood Shiraz - Single Vineyard
We 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 REVIEWS Small batch not submitted for review 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 - 2020 Western Australian Single Vineyard Wine Show Bronze - 2020 Western Australian Boutique Wine Show Bronze - 2020 Blackwood Valley Wine Show 2018 Whimwood Shiraz - Single Vineyard
A medium bodied wine with a bright crimson colour which shows aromas of fresh plum and ground coffee with a chocolate twist. The palate shows flavours of raspberry and blackberry fruits with a hint of Grandma's custard. The wine finishes with balanced tannin and is well suited to age for up to 10 years. Full Tasting Notes AWARDS Gold - 2020 Timber Towns Wine Show Bronze - 2020 Western Australian Single Vineyard Wine Show Bronze - 2020 Western Australian Boutique Wine Show Bronze - 2020 Blackwood Valley Wine Show Bronze - 2019 Western Australian Single Vineyard Wine Show Bronze - 2019 Western Australian Boutique Wine Show Bronze - 2019 Blackwood Valley Wine Show REVIEWS 90 points - 2020 Ray Jordan Wine Guide 2017 Whimwood Shiraz - Single Vineyard
Aromas of black cherry, freshly ground coffee and star anise bounce from the glass. Taste the dark fruit, spice and coffee swirl around the palate delightfully and ease towards a finish with delicate acidity and balanced tannins. While drinking beautifully at release, time will see this wine evolve gracefully. Full Tasting Notes AWARDS Bronze - 2019 Wine Show of WA Bronze - 2019 Western Australian Single Vineyard Wine Show Bronze - 2019 Western Australian Boutique Wine Show Bronze - 2019 Blackwood Valley Wine Show REVIEWS 89 points - 2019 Ray Jordan Wine Guide 2016 Whimwood Shiraz - Single Vineyard
This full bodied Shiraz was produced from 100% Nannup fruit. The fruit was allowed to ferment naturally then macerate on skins for 21 days to extract all the natural colour and tannins possible. This has produced a wine with dark berry fruit and floral aromas with subtle spice and toasty oak characteristics. Full Tasting Notes AWARDS Gold - 2018 Timber Towns Wine Show Silver - 2018 Western Australian Boutique Wine Show Bronze - 2018 Perth Royal Wine Show Bronze - 2017 Western Australian Boutique Wine Show Bronze - 2017 Blackwood Valley Wine Show Bronze - 2017 Wine Show of Western Australia REVIEWS 91 points - 2018 Ray Jordan Wine Guide 2015 Whimwood Shiraz - Single Vineyard
A Shiraz of great complexity, this wine floods the palate with vanilla, spice and fresh plums with lashings of black cherry. Long gentle tannins provide excellent length to a balanced, full flavoured wine with a refined spicy finish. Full Tasting Notes AWARDS Bronze - 2017 Western Australian Boutique Wine Show Bronze - 2017 Blackwood Valley Wine Show Bronze - 2016 Perth Royal Wine Show REVIEWS 89 points - 2018 Ray Jordan Wine Guide |