Welcome to our latest Western Australian Sheraton wine dozen, specially selected medal winners from this, one of the most prestigious events on the Australian wine calendar.
Some big names and some new ones from Margaret River, Frankland River, Mt Barker, the Perth Hills and Pemberton – a regional smorgasbord that again demonstrates the best Western Australia has to offer.

The wine makers, Sheraton wine judges and our good selves have done all the hard work, so for just AU$265.00, well under what you will pay for the individual wines, pull up a seat at the winners table.

2004 GOUNDREY
RESERVE RIESLING

With Mt Barker region sourced fruit, this elegant wine shows colour ranging from pale green tinges through to light straw.

On the nose, fresh floral and intense lime peel aromas flow through to a palate of crisp, cleansing acidity with grapefruit and those great lime juice flavours.
Cellar 5-15 years.

Gold medal.

2001 HOUGHTON FRANKLAND RIVER - SHIRAZ

Deep velvety red colour, this offering from Western Australia’s most awarded winery exhibits fresh black cherry and blackberry characters with cracked black pepper and spicy oak from 18 months in French barriques.

Full-bodied sweet fruit with big, yet finely grained tannins.

A big, flavoursome cool climate wine.

Silver medal.

2005 LENTON BRAE
SAUVIGNON BLANC

From the superb 2005 vintage, this wine displays pungent Sauvignon Blanc aromatics of gooseberry and passionfruit.

The palate echoes these flavours and offers a full, generous mouthfeel, laced with natural acidity.

Sauvignon Blancs are typically most vibrant within the first 12 months of bottling.
Drink now.

Gold medal.

2003 WILLS DOMAIN
CABERNET SAUVIGNON

An outstanding Margaret River wine.

Lively aromatics of dark cherry, mulberry and black current dominate the palate with subtle and integrated use of high quality French oak adding exceptional structure and depth. Limited stock allocations.

Cellar for up to 15 years.

Gold medal.

2005 ASHBROOK ESTATE
VERDELHO

A powerful aroma often described as like passionfruit or tropical fruit.

These characteristics continue on to a flavoursome palate, which finishes with a clean crisp acidity.

The wine’s spiciness and flavour makes it a perfect accompaniment to a wide range of food styles including oriental dishes. Dry and unwooded.
Drink now to 3 years.

Gold medal.

2003 MILLBROOK
SHIRAZ

From the Perth Hills region, east of Perth, this wine is full-bodied, dry,with soft fleshy tannins that lead to a long firm finish.

A wonderful mix of sweet fruit, including plum and blueberry , with a chocolate overlay that dominates the midpalate and gives the wine power and concentrated flavour.
Cellar for 10-15 years.

Gold medal.

2003 WISE
RESERVE CHARDONNAY

From the Pemberton region, this wine is golden straw in colour with inviting aromas of stone fruits and custard apples.

Seductive layers of nectarine, pear and crème Brule are seen on the palate.

The wine has silky texture and a depth of flavour that progresses to a lingering crisp acid finish.
Cellar 5-10 years.

Gold medal.

2003 PALANDRI
CABERNET MERLOT

The best of both varieties.

On the nose, minty Cabernet characters with chocolate malt undertones that marries with the sweet dark berry aromas of the Merlot.

The result is a wine showing great depth of flavour balance, with creamy oak hints of green pepper and fine grained grippy tannins.
Cellar 5 years.

Silver medal.

2005 PREVELI
SEMILLON SAUVIGNON BLANC

A classic Margaret River dry white wine blend that exhibits a mouthful of fresh gooseberry and melon flavours, with tropical fruit overtones filling the palate.

Perfect summer wine to be enjoyed with salads and seafood.
Drink now.

Gold medal.

2002 FROG CHOIR
CABERNET SHIRAZ

This delightful wine is redolent in strawberry and cassis aromas, which blend with delicate cedar and vanilla oak elements.

The gentle ageing process in French oak has enhanced the texture with the superb fruit integrating seamlessly with the fine grained tannins.

Gold medal.

2005 MOSS BROS
SEMILLON

Pale straw colour with green highlights. A bouquet of citrus fruit, lemon and lime with gooseberry and subtle grassy herbaceousness.

The palate is packed with gooseberry and lemon tang, and has excellent palate length.
Drink now.

Silver medal.

2003 PALANDRI
BALDIVIS MERLOT

The key ingredients here are fullness and richness of flavour, combined with a satin smooth finish.

Fruit dominates this wine with mulberry and blackberry flavours evident, underpinned by hints of vanillan oak.
Drink now.

Silver medal.