Bellarmine jugs were used throughout the middle ages to carry wine from oak cask to table. The terroirs and clime around the Bellarmine vineyard at Pemberton are a Chardonnay maker's dream come true. Soils are red gravel laterite which provide excellent drainage while providing warmth to the vine root systems at night, courtesy of the sunshine that the gravels have absorbed during the day.

$1899each $225DOZEN EACH DOZEN Chardonnay is sourced exclusively from Bellarmine vineyard in the high quality cool climate region of Pemberton. Fruit is harvested throughout the cool of night. Juices are gently pressed off skins and separated from the harder solids. Juices are cold settled for two days, the clear juices are racked away from lees and innoculated. A portion is transferred to oak for fermentation, the balance remains in tank. Ferments are temperature controlled to achieve a gradual drop in sugar levels whilst retaining maximum flavour. Upon completion, the wines are batonaged to infuse complexity and introduce a touch of creaminess, followed by three months maturation in a selection of new and seasoned French oak barrels.

Pale yellow colour. Stonefruits and nectarine, citrus with subtle oak. Complex palate with citrus, green apple, and nectarine flavours. Subtle spicy oak, tight acidity and a creamy texture with minerality, good length and persistence. A ightly wooded dry white wine made to the Chablis style. Enjoy with crispy skin roast chicken and good wet cheese.

Bellarmine is a fully endowed, auspicuously high quality vineyard that yields restrained, savoury wines full of good flavour and fine balance. Since inaugural vintage, Bellarmine has been recognized for its stunning wines which have earned impressive crirical acclaim. The property is an elevated site with gravelly laterite soils, established by Dr Willi Schumacher and his wife Gudrun. The couple are passionate about great wine and searched the world for a great site to plant vines before settling on the sensational property which is Bellarmine Vineyard.

$2199each $261DOZEN EACH DOZEN Harvested at optimum flavour levels when the tannins are ripe and the seeds are brown, determined by the winemaker taking regular samples in the vineyard. Fruit is managed carefully to ensure a maximum yield of five tonnes per hectare, to achieve even ripeness and maximum quality potential. Crushed and destemmed gently to allow some whole berries through into the ferment, the must is inoculated with a neutral yeast. Once the cap of skins has risen, the juice is pumped over the skins twice daily so that colour and flavour is extracted from the skins as the ferment cools. Once complete, the wine is racked and seeded with malolactic bacteria. Matured fourteen months in new French oak barriques.

Deep purple red. Rich ripe aromas of mulberry and chocolate with spicy oak and plum fruit characters. Rich and savoury plum and berry fruit on the palate are supported by fine tannins. In the Rhone style, a rich yet elegant, cool climate dry red Shiraz.

Bellarmine are expert at Riesling and famously makes three different interpretations, each with its own story and appeal. One of very few vineyards in Pemberton to grow the varietal, no doubt indulging the German ancestry of proprietors Dr Willi and Gudrun Schumacher. Grapes are exclusively sourced from the estate property, planted by hand in 2000, vines are trained to receive maximum exposure from sunshine during the ripening season.

$2199each $261DOZEN EACH DOZEN Vineyard soils are red gravel laterite and vines are trained to vertical shoot positioning. Grapes are harvested in the cool of the night at optimum flavour levels. Vinified from the first free run juices taken after the initial crush and from the light pressing of skins. The latter component contributes greater depth of ripe flavours which suit the slightly sweeter style. Fermented in tank at cool temperatures so that oak is avoided and the natural expression of fruit is optimised. Sudden chilling of the tank occurs when the wine has only about one baume of sugar left to convert into alcohol. This stops the yeast cells and achieves the slightly sweeter palate so very appealing to enthusiasts of complex and engaging Riesling wines.

Pale straw colour. Lime and spice on the bouquet. Aromatic, slightly sweet, yet crisp, elegant white wine. Perfectly palate balanced and with elegant lime flavours. Enjoy this captivating style with moreton bay bugs or WA marron in a mornay cheese sauce.

When the Scotchmans Hill team embarked on a pursuit to acquire the finest parcels of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon in Western Australia, they discovered the magnificent national park of Cape Le Grand. White sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, the most magnificent wildflowers and sunbathing kangaroos were the added bonus in determining the choicest fruit.

$1499each $177DOZEN EACH DOZEN Scotchmans Hill was established in 1982 by David and Vivienne Browne, on one of the most beautiful landform settings in Australia. After many successful vintages Scotchmans Hill know that any wine can be made in the winery, but really great wine is made in the vineyard. The winemaking team focuses on isolating grapes displaying the most healthy, clean and intense fruit characters possible. From this point the winemaking is about being a conduit for those vineyard characters. Divided into the subregions of Albany, Denmark, Frankland River, Mount Barker and Porongurup, Great Southern provides an ideal environment for cool climate viticulture and distinctive regional wines. Alcohol 14.4%

Deep garnet in appearance. Dark fruits and red berry aromas with a touch of chocolate and spice over a cedar oak background. Generous and ripe on the palate with black currant and red berry fruits with a chocolate and spice inclination before a cedar oak finish. Soft and ripe tannins with good acidity gives overall roundness and richness to the wine. A beautiful wine to pair off with succulent lamb.

Great Southern runs inland from the coast along Western Australia's nether region. The sibling maritime mesoclimes and warmer inland sites can vary, from something very like those of Margaret River to conditions which may be familiar to winemakers from Geelong. Scotchmans Hill have identified sites with the ideal conditions to deliver Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc grapes displaying brisk fruit characters and requisite varietal qualities. A chic young wine with excellent weight of palate in the essential fruit driven style of a classic dry white.

$1499each $177DOZEN EACH DOZEN Great Southern provides the ideal environment for cool climate viticulture and distinctive regional wines. When the Scotchmans Hill team embarked on a pursuit to acquire the finest parcels of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc in Western Australia, they discovered the magnificent national park of Cape Le Grand. White sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, the most magnificent wildflowers and sunbathing kangaroos were the added bonus in determining the choicest fruit. The winemaking team focuses on isolating grapes displaying the most healthy, clean and intense fruit characters possible. From this point the vinification is about being a conduit for those vineyard characters. Alcohol 13.5%

Mid straw colour with a green tinge. An intense nose of tropical fruits, passionfruit and herbal notes over an underlying citrus character. A clean, fresh and crisp palate of tropical fruits, passionfruit and green bean flavours. The mid palate displays mineral and citrus notes which gives way to a long lingering aftertaste. The perfect accompaniement to fresh seafood and the finest cheeses.

Capel Vale have played an important role in the establishment of the Western Australian wine industry and the recognition of southwestern Australia as a premium winegrowing region. They established their first vines in 1974 after determining that the Capel are near Geographe Bay was ideally suited to viticulture. Capel Vale have enjoyed runaway success with their second tier Debut label, having claimed gold medal at the National Canberra wine show and Blue Gold at the Sydney International for Shiraz.

$1699each $201DOZEN EACH DOZEN The winemaking philosophy at Capel Vale is to make intensely fruit driven and complex, powerful yet elegant wines, from fruit grown specifically to the mesoclime that's most favourable. Every Capel Vale vineyard was established from day one with the grape varieties most appropriate for the climate and terroir. Shiraz grapes are destemmed but not crushed for a maximum inclusion of whole berries. Musts are chilled and cold soaked for several days. Choice yeasts are added to initiate a traditional vinification in controlled fermenters. Upon completion, the batches are pressed, settled and racked off lees for a course of malolactic and maturation in a selection of older oak barrels.

Bright garnet hue. Licorice nose, red berries and black pepper spice. Succulent berry and black pepper fruit flavours skillfully balanced by spicy French and American vanillin oak. A liingering finish on a note of plums, currant and spice. Will accompany many food styles but is the accompaniement of choice to red game meats, lamb and rich beef recipes.

Capel Vale have been crafting intensely fruit driven, powerful yet elegant Sauvignon Blanc from harvests grown to the finest Western Australia vineyards since 1974. The balmy maritime climes encourage Sauvignon Blanc grapes to develop the requisite qualities for a generously textured palate with firm structure and fine length. Completely unwooded and unoaked, Capel Vale displays revitalizing green bean, snow pea and lantana characters with an underlying minerality.

$1999each $237DOZEN EACH DOZEN Pemberton sits on the slow ripening southwest coast of Australia, fully blessed by the most appropriate climates and soil to make serious Sauvignon Blanc. The success of Australia's southwest regions are due in no small part to decades of viticulture by Capel Vale. Grapes from the cooler parts of Pemberton are harvested at optimum ripeness, crushed, de-stemmed and chilled. Juices are transferred to fermenters after three days cold settling and introduced to aromatic yeast. Vinifications are halted early to preserve natural grape sugars, adding body and enhancing fruit character in the finished wine.

Limpid pale straw green colour. Fine gravelly mineral aromas of Pemberton soils, citrus and cut grass, snap bean and snow pea working against a backdrop of mineral elements, kiwi and herbaceousness. The aromas are carried through to the textured palate, complemented by flavours of honeydew melon, tropical fruits, limes and flint. Match with grilled snapper, sashimi or goats cheese and truffle omelet.

The balmy vineyards of Great Southern are paradise on earth for the formulation of soft and approachable Cabernot Merlot blends. Cartwheel have inducted a canon of harvests from choice vineyards selected on the basis of good varietal definition, Cabernet Sauvignon with solid structure and sleek tannins, vinified alongside parcels of Merlot with luscious fruit flavours.

$1499each $177DOZEN EACH DOZEN Vineyards in Great Southern enjoy unique maritime conditions typified by cool dry summers and cool wet winters, rather akin to it's sibling mesoclime in Bordeaux. The growing seasons here never fail to come up with the goods, stimulating the vines to yield Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes of profound varietal character. A combination of winemaking practices are employed to enhance and preserve regionality. Fruit is harvested and crushed into traditional fermenters for several days of maceration, followed by inoculation and vinification to a mix of select and indigenous yeasts. Upon completion, Cartwheel is treated to maturation under a mix of fine oaks before assembling components into the finished wine.

Bright berry red in colour. Displays cherry and violets with savoury spice and cinnamon aromas on the bouquet. These characters are shared with the palate and followed up by red currants and blueberry, plum and cassis flavours, a complexity of dried herbs and tobacco leaf supported by gentle tannins and smooth background oak. Enjoy Cartwheel alongside tomato/ meat pasta dishes or barbequed meats.

Follow the Australian continent's final sunset to the home of Cartwheel. Intrepid winemaking maestro Sam Glaetzer left his beloved Barossa to take his pick of Western Australia's fruit, vineyards which are renowned for producing harvests of the finest Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc. A sub tropical climate surrounds the vines, blown by three maritime winds which ensure cool dry summers and wet winters, idyllic for growing the crisp, flavoursome grapes which are destined to be crafted into Western Australia's most popular and refreshing style of white wine.

$1499each $177DOZEN EACH DOZEN From terroirs which can only be described as perfect for yielding vibrant white wines. Healthy budbursts and favourable summers set the stage for ripening conditions which enable fruit to slowly develop the ripest flavours for wines of good structure. Gentle winemaking techniques are applied to showcase the unique influence which Great Southern exerts on the white varietal grapes. Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc are harvested during the cool of evening to ensure lower temperatures in the grapes before being crushed and pressed to tank. After an overnight settling and racking, a cool fermentation with choice yeasts is initiated. Components are trialled and assessed before assembling into the final wine.

Pale golden straw with tinges of green. Cartwheel offers intense, lifted aromas of passionfruit, melons and apple. Gooseberry, lychee and green pea aromas in support. The palate shows passionfruit, honeydew melon and grapefruit flavours over a subtle hint of fresh greens. The palate is full and complex yet bright and refreshing. The lengthy finish is supported by vibrant, zesty acid. Cartwheel is the perfect chilled wine to enjoy right now with crispy chicken or fresh seafood.

Evans & Tate played a major role in the Margaret River's rise to international recognition as one of the world's great winegrowing appellations. One of Western Australia's baronial estates, their salubrious vineyards are idyllically positioned to produce vibrant Cabernet and Shiraz grapes with attractive blackberry, plum and spice characters. Margaret River's renowned cool summer nights and sea breezes ensure that the fruit ripens fully at lower baumes to perfect levels of natural acidity, translating into a crisp and savoury, mouthfilling Shiraz Cabernet wine.

$1499each $177DOZEN EACH DOZEN Shiraz is picked between midnight and early morning to ensure it reaches the winery as cold as possible. Grapes are gently destemmed and transferred to fermenters for three or four days cold soak. Cabernet Sauvignon is picked between dawn and midday to arrive at an average temperature between 15°C and 20C, ideal yeast conditions for the immediate onset of ferments. Each parcel is vinified at 20°C to 25°C for several days, treated to seed removal and thoroughly aerated every eight hours. Upon completion, each parcel is separately pressed to tank and racked off yeast lees to barrel or tank. Components are matured in a combination of seasoned French and American oak barriques for up to fourteen months.

Dense ruby red with a vibrant purple rim. Layers of youthful, lifted aromas dominated by Shiraz characters of blood plums, red cherry and smoked spice. Cabernet Sauvignon contributes redcurrant and bell pepper notes. Rich, fresh primary fruits of plum, red currant and cherry immediately impacts and drives through the palate whilst providing a lovely fleshy texture. A youthful but delicate tannin grip quickly follows which provides a contrasting textural experience and balance to the finish.

Gnangara have consistently delivered opulent, mouth filling red wines which are charged with the definitive West Australian style and charm.

$1199each $141DOZEN EACH DOZEN Grapes in each vineyard block is tasted twice weekly to ensure harvest at optimum ripeness. Merlot is picked between midnight and early morning to ensure it reaches the winery as cold as possible. Fruit is gently destemmed and transferred to a fermenter where it is held cold for three to four days, infusing aromatics, stable colour and soft texture. Cabernet is picked during the day for immediate vinification. Each parcel is fermented for six days, thoroughly aerated every eight hours along with seed removal. Upon completion, each parcel is pressed, racked off yeast lees and treated to a balance of French oak and tank maturation followed by assemblage and filtration. Alcohol 14.0%

Dense purple in colour with a bright red, purple rim. Lifted ripe plums and red berry fruit notes on the bouquet, complimented by hints of clove and vanilla bean spices. Supple fruit core of juicy dark plum and bright red berry fruit notes dominate, held together by a lovely acid line and supporting oak. The tannins are just there, velvety, the palate extends itself with persistence, to a long dry finish. Cuisine? Have Gnangara with yearling beef and porcini.

Discovering an unoaked Chardonnay with full palate and fine textures can be a pleasant surprise.

$1199each $141DOZEN EACH DOZEN Harvests of Chardonnay are sourced from good vineyards around the warmer regions of the Swan Valley through to Blackwood, Geographe and Margaret River, to the cooler areas of Pemberton and Manjimup. Three months lees contact achieves a complexity of flavour that covers an enticing array from ripe peach, nectarine, and rockmelon, through to the leaner pineapple and grapefruit characters associated with cooler climates. After being destemmed and crushed, the fruit undergoes a controlled cool fermentation through select strains of yeast, to retain the full spectrum of Chardonnay characters. The final wine is assembled completely unwooded and unoaked.

Colour is a clear pale straw with brilliant green hues. Lifted pear, green apple, honeydew melon and zesty lemon citrus characters. Further romas of guava and mango, cashew nuts and zabayon. The palate is generous and rich with fresh, clean tropical fruit and stone fruit flavours, excellent acidity and subtle notes of sherbet. Enjoy with Fish & chips or Moroccan chicken.