Description
Howard Park, one of Western Australia’s pioneering wine families with a 30 year history and two generations of tireless work of the Burch family, they specialise in the state’s premier grape-growing regions of Margaret River and the Great Southern. They are also part of Australia’s First Families of Wine (AFFW), an exciting collective of 12 multi-generational family-owned wine producers.
Winemaker Janice McDonald was crowned Gourmet Traveller Winemaker of the Year for 2018. Peter Forrestal, of Gourmet Traveller said “Janice McDonald is an astounding winemaker: demanding of herself and others; rigorous; painstaking in her attention to detail.”
Margaret River is Australia’s most spectacular wine region with breathtaking coastline, Karri forests and maritime climate perfectly suited to premium grape growing. 100% estate grown fruit Howard Park makes beautiful wines with depth of fruit, balance and structure that overdeliver across the board.
The temperate maritime region of Margaret River stretches a north to south distance of 100kms. Bound by oceans on three sides, subtle climatic and site differences exist over the five physiographic regions and fifteen diverse land form systems that comprise the region. From this diversity of locations an extensive array of varietal expressions in both Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon proliferate. A treasure trove of diversity and choice has allowed the regions signature white blend to thrive.
From the winemaker about this vintage: “Superb balance between sugar, acidity and flavour across all varieties gives us great optimism for the evolution of wines from the 2022 vintage.
“Sauvignon Blanc is sourced from our vineyards in the southern part of the region in order to capture strong varietal intensity and high natural acidity. Semillon is more broadly sourced from the south and center to capture the full spectrum of fruit flavours on offer.
“Each individual vineyard block was vinified separately. All batches were cool fermented in stainless steel to maximise varietal character and fruit flavours. Special batches were then run to oak, adding complexity and texture.
“The pale-green colour of this classic Margaret River blend points to energetic nature of the wine. Herbaceous notes of basil and lemon verbena are supported by aromas of poached pear and gooseberry. The palate abounds with Sauvignon Blanc‘s vibrant flavours of ruby grapefruit, quince and finger lime accentuated by Semillon’s structure, texture and citrusdriven acidity. A lively yet soft lime zest and chalk-like minerality delivers a bright, clean finish.”
93 points, Jane Faulkner for James Halliday Wine Companion “A stylish wine that simultaneously showcases flavour and subtlety. That is, just the right amount of fruit with makrut lime leaf, lemongrass and fresh herbal tones. Talc-like acidity drives a dry and resounding finish.”
91 points, Ray Jordan, Wine Pilot “The burst of passionfruit and ripe melon screams Margaret River savvy. The more restrained notes of lemon emerge from the addition of Semillon. It’s a style of wine that has been so successful for Margaret River with its fresh punchy fruit and sprightly acidity to lift. This is right in the groove.”
RRP $30 *Our Price $24.99*
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