Vintage in the Geographe Wine region was delayed with heavy rain in mid January 2016 due to a tropical storm, followed by mild to warm day time and cool night time temperatures for the rest of Summer and into early Autumn. The extended ripening time was a benefit though, producing Viognier grapes which were quite exceptional , intense flavours.

We have 3 rows of viognier which produce about 1 to 2 tonnes of grapes. The vines were planted in 2005.

The grapes are Estate grown in our Whicher Ridge Vineyard, nestled in a hidden valley in the Whicher Range. Our vineyard is at an elevation of 170 metres above sea level. The vines are planted in ancient gravelly ironstone hillside plantings, and the cool winds at night coming off the Southern Ocean during summer, give rise to wines of intensity and finesse.

Six Nations International Wine Challenge 2018 - Double Gold

Huon Hooke, The Real Review, March 2018, 95 Points.
'Light to medium yellow hue. The bouquet has a rubbery note at first, from sulfides, which gives way to an array of complex aroma notes including multiple spices and rich fruit notes, while the taste is medium-bodied and generous without being heavy or too strong. A lick of spice probably comes from the well-tempered use of oak barrels. There is richness and also some reserve to it. The finish is warm, dry and generous. An outstanding, multi-layered viognier'.

James Halliday, 2019 Halliday Wine Companion, August 2018, 94 Points.
'This is a very good viognier. It has juicy peach and apricot fruit kept fresh and lively by gentle citrus acidity'

Fig, lemon thyme, Jerusalem artichoke, cilantro, carrots, sweet onion, sweet peppers, corn, pumpkin, pear, marjoram, ginger, chillies, lemon, lychee, rhubarb