180 Memorial Avenue
BASKERVILLE W.A. 6056
Phone : +61 8 9296 4356
Visited: 2 June 2008
This winery looked unassuming at first and we had trouble spotting where to park but walking underneath vines that were planted in 1922 (with a nice sign ensuring that you knew that) was a wonderful start. Walking through the wine cellar filled with wine casks that had the wine inside chalked on the top of the barrel was a lovely experience and things were looking up. The winemaker was behind the counter and seemed like a knowledgeable guy. We tried three of the four wines available for tasting.
Verdelho 2007 $18
The Swan valley prides itself on its Verdelhos, but most of them are just plain sour and uninteresting. This one is one of the best in the region so far and at A$18, is still good value for money. It was fruity, balanced and very crisp. It went down very smooth and I just loved it!
Chardonnay
This is an unwooded Chardonnay and it was a bit disappointing, especially when you taste it after the Verdelho. It was bland, and not inspiring and it came across as a filler
Pinot Noir 2007 $36
A good wine, unusual nose and fruitier than expected; expensive, especially when compared to that Verdelho!
Verdict: A lovely place, and well worth the visit. I bought the Verdelho and am looking forward to having it friends later.
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