Tasting Notes 🍇

• Colour – Bright ruby with a lighter purple rim.
• Aroma – Juicy red berries complemented by bay leaf, black olive, earth and classic oak spice.
• Palate – A flush of red-fruit juiciness balanced by savoury depth, gently wrapped in fine-grained tannins.
• Finish – Long, mouthwatering and savourily elegant.

Food Pairings 🍴

• Braised beef short rib ragu

• Roast lamb shoulder with rosemary

• Aged cheddar or parmesan

• Wild mushroom tart

• Slow-cooked venison or beef cheeks

Vintage & Region Notes

• Region:
  Situated in the Blackwood Valley wine zone—between Margaret River and Great Southern—the area benefits from Mediterranean climate with cool evenings, moderate summer temperatures, and granite-loam soils on elevations up to 340 m.

• Vintage 2021:
  Saw a normal pattern of a wet, cool winter and dry summer under a continental influence, ideal for Cabernet ripening. Later-season dry warm conditions ensured balanced fruit with controlled tannins and lively acidity. Overall, an excellent vintage for Nannup.

Winemaking & Maturation 🍷

• Harvest & Fermentation: Grapes picked at optimal ripeness; wild & inoculated ferment with 8–18 days contact on skins.

• Oak Maturation: 12 months in French oak; 25% new adds subtle structure without overpowering the fruit.

• Fining & Bottling: Gently fined and filtered to preserve clarity and precision.

Storage & Serving Tips 🧊

• Serving Temperature: 16–18 °C to best express fruit and structure.

• Cellaring Potential: 5–8 years will reward with added savoury complexity.

• Decanting: Recommended when young to open blossoming aromatic lift.

Additional Info 📋

• Winemaker: Ryan Aggiss

• Variety: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

• Region: Nannup, Blackwood Valley, WA

• Alcohol: 14.0% v/v (Approx.)

• Standard Drinks: 8.3 per 750 ml

• Closure: Screwcap

• Maturation: 12 months in French oak (25% new)

Learn About Nannup Estate

Tucked into the rolling hills of Western Australia’s picturesque Blackwood Valley wine region, Nannup Estate is a family-owned vineyard producing premium, estate-grown wines that speak clearly of their place. Since its founding in 1998 by Mark and Alison Blizard, Nannup Estate has carved out a reputation for small-batch excellence, focusing on varietals that thrive in the cool climate and granitic soils of the region.

Set high on the granite ridges above the Blackwood River escarpment, the vineyard sits within one of the most scenic and pristine wine-producing areas in the state. With a commitment to minimal intervention and a strong sense of custodianship for the land, Nannup Estate combines hands-on viticulture with a deep respect for nature’s rhythms—resulting in wines of purity, structure, and finesse.

A Region Defined by Soil and Climate

The Blackwood Valley is one of Western Australia’s youngest declared wine regions, yet it’s rapidly gaining respect for the quality and character of its wines. Nannup Estate is at the heart of this emerging appellation, and its vineyards are rooted in ancient, weathered granite soils. These soils are low in fertility but high in potential—forcing vines to dig deep in search of nutrients and water, which naturally limits yields and enhances fruit concentration. The resulting grapes offer intensity without excess, with varietal clarity and natural balance.

The vineyard benefits from a unique microclimate influenced by elevation and proximity to the Southern and Indian Oceans. Long sunshine hours during the growing season allow for full flavour development, while the cool nights help preserve acidity and aromatic detail—key factors in producing elegant, age-worthy wines. Moderate coastal breezes offer natural disease resistance, reducing the need for intervention in the vineyard.

Nannup Estate also practices dry farming where possible, letting the vines respond to the landscape and seasonal shifts. This low-impact approach fosters resilience in the vines and encourages authentic site expression in the final wines.

Crafting Character-Driven Wines

Nannup Estate produces several ranges of wine, each with its own identity but all rooted in estate-grown fruit and the philosophy of allowing the vineyard to speak for itself.

• The Phillip Stanley Range represents the pinnacle of production. Crafted only in the best vintages, these wines are made in limited quantities and with a focus on structure, complexity, and longevity.

• The Rolling Hills Series includes varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Malbec, and Tempranillo—each reflecting the unique terroir of the property. The wines from this range are vibrant, expressive, and built for both immediate enjoyment and short- to mid-term cellaring.

• The Firetower Range, named after the historic fire lookout that watches over the surrounding forest, speaks to the winery’s connection with the land and community. These wines are elegant yet approachable, offering excellent value and regional character.

The winemaking approach at Nannup Estate is deliberately restrained. The team favours gentle handling and careful maturation to ensure the integrity of the fruit remains front and centre. Fermentation is tailored to the grape variety and vintage conditions, and oak use is judicious—used as a framing tool rather than a flavour driver.

A Quiet Achiever in a Rising Region

Though less known than Margaret River to the west, the Blackwood Valley is quickly being recognised as one of Western Australia’s most exciting cool-climate regions. Nannup Estate, with its dedication to quality and site expression, is among the producers leading that quiet revolution.

From its high-elevation vineyards and ancient soils to its small-batch, character-driven wines, Nannup Estate is a compelling example of what happens when passion meets place. For wine lovers looking to explore beyond the mainstream, this is a label well worth seeking out—an authentic taste of the Blackwood Valley’s potential, captured in every bottle.