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Top Wine Recommendations for 2024
Welcome to our exclusive selection of top wines for 2024! At Partners in Wine WA, we’re passionate about curating exceptional wines that cater to every palate. This year, we’ve handpicked a selection of outstanding bottles that are sure to elevate your wine experience. Whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur or a casual enthusiast, you’ll find something to love among our top picks. This year we have also taken into account value for value.
1. Picardy Pinot Noir
Region: Pemberton
Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2021
Description:
Picardy Pinot Noir is widely celebrated as the pinnacle of Pinot Noir from Western Australia for sometime now. In the glass, it presents a vibrant ruby-red colour with a translucent appearance, exuding an air of elegance. The nose reveals a light and alluring bouquet, with red fruit aromas such as cherry and raspberry complemented by delicate floral notes of violets.
On the palate, the 2021 Pinot Noir shines with its finesse and balance. The structure and texture of the wine lead to a refined and lingering finish, showcasing the meticulous winemaking techniques employed by Picardy Wines.
Why We Love It:
We adore the Picardy Pinot Noir 2021 for its exceptional elegance, with its refined balance of red fruit flavours. Its silky tannins and bright acidity make it a versatile choice for various dishes, from roasted duck to mushroom risotto.
Price: $64.95
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2. Forest Hill Shiraz
Region: Mount Barker, Great Southern
Grape Variety: Shiraz 100%
Vintage: 2022
Description:
It offers lifted aromas of blue fruits, with floral notes and classic Mount Barker spice. The medium-bodied wine is dense with fine, ripe tannins and well-balanced natural acidity.
On the palate, warm spices and oak quickly assert themselves, complementing juicy red and black cherries, along with hints of licorice. The bouquet is both fragrant and elegant, featuring black cherry, crushed peppercorns, and a subtly spiced profile. The finish is long and rewarding, providing a delightful conclusion to an already impressive wine.
Why We Love It:
We’re thrilled by the Forest Hill Shiraz of 2022 for its sophisticated flavour profile and elegance at this price point. The combination of blue fruits, warm spices, and subtle oak makes it a versatile match for dishes such as grilled lamb or rich, hearty stews. Its long, lingering finish adds a touch of luxury to each sip, It’s a must-try for those who appreciate a Shiraz with both depth and finesse at an outstanding price.
Price: $32
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3. Shepherd’s Hut Reserve Chardonnay
Region: Porongurup, Great Southern
Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
Vintage: 2022
Description:
If I had a “find of the year” category I think this would be it., as I had not tried any previous vintage prior. The Shepherd’s Hut Reserve Chardonnay 2022 is a stunning example of Chardonnay craftsmanship. This vintage boasts succulent aromas of grapefruit and fresh melons. Floral notes and hints of stone fruit, citrus, and cashew nuts. The fine acid finish adds a crisp edge, enhancing its overall elegance.
This Chardonnay is versatile, perfect for enjoying now or cellaring for the next 6+ years. Its rich yet refined profile makes it an excellent match for creamy chicken dishes, steamed greens, and mashed potatoes.
Why We Love It:
Beautiful balance of freshness and complexity. The combination of grapefruit, melons, and delicate oak influence creates a delightful, multi-layered experience in every sip. Its slightly buttery texture and refined acidity make it an ideal partner for creamy and savoury dishes. Whether you choose to enjoy it now or let it age, this Chardonnay promises to be a standout addition to any wine collection.
Price: $27.95
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4. Singlefile Tempranillo
Region: Great Southern
Grape Variety: 100% Tempranillo
Vintage: 2022
Description:
This Tempranillo of 2022 is a remarkable expression of this Spanish varietal, adapted beautifully to Western Australia’s cooler climate. With a deep crimson-purple hue, this medium-bodied Tempranillo offers a striking intensity of dark berries, complemented by spicy nuances and hints of forest floor, all seamlessly supported by subtle oak undertones.
Why We Love It:
I first tried this at Jetty’s Wine Bar in Fremantle and fell in love with it instantly. With a deep crimson-purple hue, this medium-bodied Tempranillo offers a striking intensity of dark berries, complemented by spicy nuances and hints of forest floor, all seamlessly supported by subtle oak undertones.
Price: $30
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5. Alkoomi Grazing Riesling
Region: Great Southern
Grape Variety: 100% Riesling
Vintage: 2023
Description:
The Alkoomi Wines Grazing Riesling 2023 is a standout example from a notably dry growing season, which led to one of the earliest vintages on record. The lack of rainfall resulted in significantly reduced yields but also in fruit of exceptional quality with impressive flavour concentration.
This Riesling presents lifted aromas of white flowers, lime zest, and musk. On the palate, it offers pristine flavours of lime and green apple, complemented by a fine, linear acidity that provides freshness and length. While the wine is delightful to drink now, it has the potential to gain further complexity over the next five to eight years, making it a great choice for both immediate enjoyment and future ageing.
Why We Love It:
Truth be told, my 5th choice could have gone to a host of beautiful wines, but I’ve chosen this because exceptional value and vibrant character. The concentration of flavours and softer acidity highlight the quality of the fruit, making it a refreshing and versatile option for a variety of dishes, from seafood to salads. Its ability to evolve with time adds to its appeal, offering the prospect of increased complexity with cellaring. This Riesling exemplifies Alkoomi’s commitment to quality and value, delivering a delightful experience for Riesling lovers and collectors alike.
Price: $19.50
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Western Australian Wine Regions
Encompassing the The Swan Valley, Chittering & Surrounds the key varietals grown here include Shiraz, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chenin Blanc & Verdelho.
What you might not know is it is Australia’s 2nd oldest wine region and has the hottest climate of any wine region in Australia. It is actually too hot here to produce certain varietals like Pinot. So, if you find one here, the fruit will probably be from down south.
Being on the doorstep of Perth we often forget it’s only a 25 minute drive from the city. We are so lucky to have a major wine region so close to the city.
An untapped resource that we are excited to showcase. We encourage you to take a drive up through the Bickley Valley. Not only are there some great wineries, but it’s a lovely drive with some fantastic views!
Most wineries here in the Bickley region are quiet young and a little different, with some varietals somewhat uncommon in WA. It has its own microclimate, producing differences in a Cabernet or Shiraz found down on the coastal plain. Up here you will find other varietals like Durif, Tempranillo, Mourvedre, and some Pinot Noir & Merlot.
The region stretches from Jarrahdale, through Bickley and the undulating landscapes of the Darling scarp.
The first commercial vineyard began operation in 1974 by Peel estate, which is still there today and producers some wonderful wines! Shiraz is the area’s strong suite.
The sea breeze comes much sooner than the swan valley keeping the temperatures a little cooler. Unfortunately, a region with few wineries that have a cellar door at present.
The Ferguson Valley and surrounds sits about 15 mins East of Bunbury and is home to a number of small boutique wineries. It’s majestic rolling hills, and the changes between the prevailing summer easterlies to the afternoon sea breeze makes for a diverse set of microclimates.
The region also encompasses the coastal plain, and down to Donnybrook providing different styles. Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon & Sauvignon Blanc are the kings of this area, but wineries are experimenting with new plantings.
World renowned Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay live here, but there is still diversity in the climate that creates different styles from a winery 30km North of Margaret River, to 15km’s south of Margaret River.
There are 70 wineries with a 5 star rated (James Halliday) Cabernet. Shiraz, Sauvignon Blanc & Semillon are also strong in the area. Margs wipes other Australian regions off the table when they blend a Sauvignon Blanc and a Semillon.
If you have not been a fan of Chardonnay in the past, I suggest you give it another go. Styles change, and the regions Chards is rated amongst the best in the country.
Situated to the East & West of Bridgetown the area is exposed to cooler temperatures and a higher elevation compared with Margaret River.
The Blackwood Valley mainly produces quality aromatic Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. You can expect to find a vivid shiraz full of black fruits, and a textured, medium-bodied cabernet sauvignon. There are much fewer wineries in the Blackwood Valley compared with Margaret River.
The first vineyards in the region were established in 1976 and the area is now home to several award-winning wine producers and grape growers who supply some of Australia’s finest restaurants.
This is Karri Forrest country, and the rich soil is loved by Vineyards and Avocado’s galore! Its cool and wet in Pemberton for about 6 months, receiving far more rainfall than most other wine regions in WA.
The area can receive over 1.2 meters of rain per year. It is not uncommon in summer for Perth to be Sunny and 33c, while Pemberton is partly cloudy with cool ocean breezes from the South East and only 24c.
This lush soil combined with cool weather helps Merlot, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc & Chardonnay thrive here, and keep an eye out for a lovely floral Cabernet Franc as well.
Much debate has been had over splitting up the Manjimup and Pemberton regions. Manjimup has a warmer climate and less fertile soil whereas Pemberton’s soil is richer.
The Warren River runs through the middle to split up the regions. The area is reasonably young in plantings, dating back to the late 80’s. The wines produced in this area are Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc and a few Cabernet Franc’s. For me, the Manjimup and Pemberton regions produce the states best Merlot. If you haven’t been a Merlot fan, it could be you are yet to try one from these regions.
The biggest single wine region in Australia – I bet you did not know that! There is such diversity in terrain, climate and soil type that just about anything thrives down here.
Denmark, Mount Barker and the Porongurup’s are the key areas, Some of WA’s finest Shiraz comes from north of Denmark in the Frankland River area, while most of Australia’s best Rieslings come from the Porongurup’s. Just ask James Halliday who says it himself!
Due to the sheer size of The Great Southern and its varied terrain, it has the capacity to produce world-class wines from a range of classic varieties. Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc & Chardonnay. There are 5 star wineries littered throughout the region. I need no convincing in taking a trip to Denmark for their wineries.