This week will see the launch of our new label ‘Odyssey Garden’ with the label illustration reflecting the plantings in our Wine Sensory Garden. The wines that will be released later this week include a Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon., with a Rosé planned for release later this year. The Odyssey Garden label replaces our […]
As a winemaker who gardens, I am immensely proud of our Wine Sensory Garden. In 7 years it has transformed from a corner of what was once a dairy cow paddock into a magnificent garden that delights the senses and is a unique wine educational experience. The Pick and Sip Wine Experience in the Wine […]
Sauvignon Blanc is one of the most popular white wine grapes in the world, prized for its unique citrusy, fruity aroma and refreshingly high acidity. We planted this grape variety in our vineyard in 2004. After an inspiring trip to Austria for the World Sauvignon Blanc Conference in 2008, we settled upon the style for […]
What is Vintage? Vintage is the period of time starting when we harvest our first grapes (which for us is Chardonnay). It is when we are in a continual weekly cycle of crushing grapes, managing ferments, pressing red ferments, clean everything, then start again – harvesting, fermentation, pressing, repeat. We work very long hours from […]
Christmas and New Year holiday memories quickly fade as the grapes start to ripen, and the start of vintage is suddenly upon us! In Summer, I start sampling our grapes, starting with the whites, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier. How do you know when to Pick Grapes for Making Wine? This is a question that […]
Whicher Ridge acknowledges the people of the Noongar Land and recognises their connection to culture, community and Country. We pay our respects to their elders, past and present. Whicher Ridge supports the Uluru Statement.