🍷 Tasting Notes

Appearance
Deep crimson with ruby hues — vibrant and youthful.

Aroma
Lifted aromatics of dark forest berries, aniseed, and subtle earthiness. A floral lift of violet adds intrigue, thanks to a touch of Cabernet Franc.

Palate
Elegant and medium-bodied with beautifully ripe red and black fruits. Notes of savoury olive and forest floor flow into silky tannins and a touch of refined French oak. Pure indulgence with a lingering, graceful finish.

Finish
Polished and persistent — balanced acidity and tannin carry the flavours long after the last sip.

🍽️ Food Pairing

🥩 Chargrilled Meats – Lamb cutlets, beef fillet, or smoky kangaroo.
🧀 Aged Hard Cheeses – Try with clothbound Cheddar or aged Comté.
🌿 Hearty Vegetarian Dishes – Mushroom risotto, lentil shepherd’s pie, or roasted root veg.

🌍 Vineyard & Winemaking

📍 Region: Wilyabrup, Margaret River, WA
🍇 Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc

Vineyard Notes
Wilyabrup’s unique terroir consistently delivers fruit with richness, elegance, and structure. The 2023 season was cool and extended, allowing grapes to ripen slowly and evenly — preserving freshness and depth.

Winemaking

• Harvested March–April 2023

• Multiple parcels harvested from north to south Margaret River

• Cool, controlled fermentation

• Aged 12 months in a mix of new, second and third-use French oak

• Bottled: July 2024

🌡️ Serving Temperature

Best served at 16–18°C.
👉 Decant for 30 minutes to let the wine fully open up.

🤔 FAQ Wine Terms

🔹 Why add Cabernet Franc?
Even a small amount can lift the aromatics with florals and spice — as it does here with violet and savoury complexity.

🔹 How long will it age?
This wine is drinking beautifully now but has the structure and acidity to cellar for 10+ years.

🔹 What’s the benefit of using different oak barrels?
Using a mix of new and seasoned barrels adds complexity — from subtle spice and toast to softening tannins — without overwhelming the fruit.

Learn about Amelia Park Wines

Amelia Park winery is located in the heart of the beautiful Margaret River Wine region of Western Australia, Amelia Park Wines was established in 2009 by Jeremy & Daniela Gordon and Peter Walsh.

Combining leading-edge techniques with traditional winemaking values and practices, winemaker and co-owner Jeremy Gordon believes success starts in the vineyard, where great wines are grown from superior and consistent fruit quality. The resulting wines are elegant, fruit-driven varietals, complex in structure yet easily and irresistibly enjoyable.

Nestled within the picturesque Margaret River Wine region in Western Australia, Amelia Park Wines was founded in 2009 by Jeremy & Daniela Gordon alongside Peter Walsh. Fusing innovative methods with time-honoured winemaking principles, Jeremy Gordon, the winemaker and co-owner, emphasises the pivotal role of vineyard cultivation in achieving excellence. Their wines showcase a harmonious blend of elegance and fruit-forward character, boasting complexity while remaining effortlessly delightful.

Jeremy’s commitment to this philosophy has garnered him numerous accolades throughout his career, including Australia’s most prestigious honours, the Jimmy Watson Memorial Trophy and the James Halliday Chardonnay Challenge. Additionally, he has secured multiple trophies at esteemed wine competitions such as the International Wine Competition and the Decanter World Wine Awards, plus a very long list of Australian awards.

Amelia Park was again awarded 5 Red Stars in the latest edition of James Halliday’s Wine Companion. This award reconfirms they on the list of the Best Wineries in the Margaret River Region and in the top 5% of wineries in Australia. From the Trellis series to the Reserve range of wines, Amelia Park’s philosophy will continue to see more award-winning wines and accolades come their way, with Western Australian wine critic Ray Jordan also a big fan of Amelia Park.