Originally a coach inn for travellers on the three day journey between Perth and Margaret River, Cape Naturaliste also served as a destination for whale ships taking on supplies of vegetable grown to the valley's rich alluvial soil. A holistic, bio-dynamic philosophy, practised amongst the vines at Cape Naturaliste, yields harvests of grapes which are as natural as those picked off vineyards long ago. A brisk fermentation achieves the clean, fresh palate for which this style is so renowned.

$2099each $251DOZEN EACH DOZEN The undulating topography of Cape Naturaliste is an asset for drainage. Sea based fertilisers and a fish head soup are employed to increase the micro- biologic life of soils. Norwegian Kelp is used as a foliant spray and has an immediate effect on the health of plants, contributing to evenness of fruit set. Pruning techniques, cropping levels, canopy treatment and restricted intrusion from vehicles, are just some of the measures taken to ensure that this unique vineyard produces the cleanest and healthiest fruit in Margaret River. Parcels of Semillon grown to rich alluvial flats are vinified alongside Sauvignon Blanc planted to sandy loam over limestone, alluvial flats and quartz gravels, to be bottled promptly upon completion.

Very pale grassy green hue. Bouquet shows stonefruit and tropical notes followed by hints of citrus. Fresh herbal flavours add weight to the palate which finishes clean to zippy acidity and a closing impression of freshness. A touch of barrel ferment on occasion is added to the wine, achieving a fuller mouthfeel and contributing to the wonderful depth of palate.

From the precious Margaret River soils of Cape Leeuwin, to the balmy, richly endowed vineyards at Cape Howe, harvests of the finest fruit are brought to the estate wineworks near Mount Barker and assembled into a range of distinctly West Australian wines with an unparalleled reputation for quality and consistency. An intensely aromatic accord of Cabernet and Merlot, in an augustly brambleberried, structured and ebullient West Australia styling.

$1749each $209DOZEN EACH DOZEN Parcels of Cabernet and Merlot are collated on the basis of slow, even ripening, clean and expressive, optimal flavour development without disease pressure. Fruit is harvested at optimum ripeness and held for a term of cold maceration. Twelve days of ferment are treated to daily pumpovers and juice aeration, extracting excellent colour and tannin. Batches are pressed off skins for malolactic and a year's maturation in a selection of seasoned and new French oak, to be followed by assemblage into the final wine, with a view to achieving a soft and elegant style of Great Southern Cabernet Merlot.

Dark, rich plum colour, vibrant purple hue. Intense berry fruits, lifted spice and savoury oak. An initial burst of dense, dark ripe berries, subtle plum characters carry through the palate, combining subtle toasted oak, powdery tannins and a long, rich, fruit filled finish. Perfect with lamb, fusions of pork and veal medleys or piquant eggplant recipes.

$1749each $207DOZEN EACH DOZEN

$1749each $209DOZEN EACH DOZEN

$1749each $209DOZEN EACH DOZEN

$1749each $207DOZEN EACH DOZEN

Dutch explorer Gulden Zeepaard was not the first tall ship to chart the coast of Western Australia but she did predate Captain Cook by a century and a half. Today, Gulden Zeepaard's logo adorns the label of West Cape Howe. Headquartered within the grounds of their undulating home vineyard at Mount Barker, the West Cape Howe team collate parcels of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc from across the finer viticultural precincts of the Australian west, for the construct of an intense wine which would unnerve its laureate siblings from across the Tasman.

$1749each $209DOZEN EACH DOZEN Harvests of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc are selected from vineyards at Pemberton, Great Southern and Margaret River. Fruit is crushed with minimal sulphur and chilled prior to pressing. Free run juices are kept separate and pressings fined to remove phenolic compounds. After a period of cold settling, juices were racked and filtered, followed by inoculation through choice yeasts and cool tank vinification at a steady rate for two to three weeks, the temperatures closely monitored and controlled. Upon completion, the components were racked and the final assemblage determined, promptly followed by an early bottling to retain freshness.

Pale straw yellow hues. Highly aromatic style exhibiting tropical notes with subtle citrus and fresh grass aromas. A vibrant and flavoursome palate combining the ripe, textural elements of Semillon with lighter refreshing Sauvignon Blanc characters. Stone fruit flavours, citrus notes and refreshing acidity combine to give the wine a clean, moreish finish.

$4799each $575DOZEN EACH DOZEN

$4799each $575DOZEN EACH DOZEN

West coast Cabernet Merlot has evolved into a discernible regional style and established an international reputation, a new genre of wine that's unique and very special indeed. Debut is drawn from harvests of the finest fruit, grown to good vineyards across the eminent winegrowing precincts of Western Australia. The aim is to fashion a profoundly fruit driven wine, that's supported by supple tannins and a supple veneer of oak, to match tomato meat pastas, gourmandise sausage or juicy cut of lamb.

$2099each $251DOZEN EACH DOZEN Grapes are destemmed but not crushed for a maximum whole berry inclusion. The musts are chilled and cold soaked for several days, followed by traditional fermentation. Musts are pressed, settled and racked off lees for completion of malolactic and a year's maturation in a selection of older oak barrels.

Rich red hues. The Classic Cab Merlot nose of mulberries and cassis, black fruits, capsicum and sweetly aromatic leaf. A supply structured palate exhibiting sweet fruit flavours, currants blackberry and plums. Barrel ferments infuse the wine with a delicious mouthful of chocolate/ cedar notes. Will complement many cuisine, the wine of choice to accompany roast leg of lamb or penne with chunky tomato and pork salsiccia.

Debut best illustrates the remarkable power, intense flavour profiles and sophistication of Merlot grown to good vineyards around Geographe Bay. One of the few major family owner operated wineries in Western Australia, Capel Vale have grown enormously in stature as a purveyor of the finest Merlot through a succession of highly acclaimed editions. Attend this memorable Debut with cutlets of rare pink lamb, a red wine osso bucco or hard, pungent cheese.

$2099each $251DOZEN EACH DOZEN Eighty acres of capel Vale vineyards are named after the original Capel Shire subdivisions, the Stirling district being one of the earliest areas surveyed in the entire state. Merlot grapes are partially hand picked off a split canopy trellising system and de-stemmed without any crushing for maximum whole berry inclusion. The musts are chilled and cold soaked for up to five days followed by a traditional vinification. Batches are pressed and settled, racked off gross lees for malolactic and maturation in seasoned French oak barriques to soften the tannins while building structure.

Plum / cherry coloured. Bouquets of kirsch and plum, blackcurrants, bramble and spice, luscious dark blueberry fruits are complemented by mint, leather notes and autumn leaves. The palate is rich and generous whilst maintaining elegance and finesse, sweet plum and cherry flavours, tomatoes and mint, complemented by subtle spice, chocolates and tobacco, over a length of fine tannins, leading to a dry, satisfying finish.

Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc have found a perfect home under the favourable maritime climes of Western Australia's premier viticultural precincts. Crafted from the pick of harvests by the award winning Capel Vale team, totally fruit driven and completely unoaked, Debut is remarkable as much for it's marriage of ripe tropical fruit flavours with greener vegetable characters, as it is for it's clean, crisp and elegant styling.

$2099each $251DOZEN EACH DOZEN Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc are harvested at optimum ripeness, crushed and de-stemmed, the musts are chilled and dejuiced. After three days of cold settling, juices are racked off and an aromatic yeast is introduced. Fermentations are halted early to aid in preserving the natural grape sugars and to add body and enhanced fruit character to the finished wine.

Pale straw hues. Freshly cut grass aromas, pink grapefruit, passionfruit and gooseberries, Primary fruit in the middle palate maintains interest from start to finish, flavours of lemon and preserved rind, fruit salad and figs. A clean finish with lingering fruit characters. To accompany barbecued prawns, greek salad or goat cheese risotto.