{"title":"Perth Royal Wine Awards 2025","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"2022-redbrook-estate-cabernet-merlot","title":"2022 Redbrook Estate Cabernet Merlot","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ecolour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eIntense purple-red with a vibrant red rim.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003earoma \u0026amp; palate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eThe excellent 2022 vintage in Margaret River has produced a hallmark Redbrook wine with its trademark fragrance, gentle but endless flavour and silken, plush texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRose petal, fresh blackberry, blood plums and bay mingle with refined notes of savoury spice and cedar to produce an experience that perfectly illustrates the artform of blending.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ecellaring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWill show youthful, perfumed notes with fresh fruit flavours upon release. For those after additional complexity and softness, five or more years of bottle age is suggested. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[split]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003evintage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eOur 2022 vintage was set up with excellent winter rainfall received over June, July and August in 2021 – very close to the long-term average of 556mm. This ensured the soil profile reached capacity and recharged dams in the vineyard. A mild spring followed with October having significantly higher rainfall than average and spring being cool and cloudy in general. Budburst was surprisingly even but late as a result with November flowering also happening under cool (but drier) conditions with some variability in fruit set and subsequent berry development as a result (~3 weeks later than typical).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eDecember and January then provided extraordinarily dry and sunny conditions (a very warm period over Xmas) with no rainfall which saw vine maturity “catch up” to a harvest start of only around a week later than average. A strong Marri blossom helped preserve the quality of the vintage by distracting birds that would have otherwise been feasting on the ripening grapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eA cooler change in the night temperatures and a light rain event in late February after our Chardonnay had been picked was perfectly timed to refresh the vines and allow for an extended ripening period (“hang time”) and a flexible picking window for the red varieties to ensure full flavours developed and tannins were fine and ripe. All varietals achieved excellent quality and ripeness across the region with crop levels lower than 2021 to a more average volume which has further boosted the flavour and balance in the wines of 2022.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ewinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eOur Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot parcels were all picked in April 2022.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eAll three varieties were \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eharvested during the coolest part of the very early morning to achieve \u0026lt;10°C fruit temperature so they could be cold soaked on skins for ~5 days prior to fermentation. The fuit was selectively harvested before being destemmed with any additional MOG (Material Other than Grapes) such as leaves being removed before the berries were transferred to small stainless steel fermenter. Each variety and vineyard Block was kept separate at all stages until the final blend was put together. The Cabernet Sauvignon underwent partial wild fermentation before a select yeast culture was added at a low rate to finish fermentation which lasted 10 days. The Merlot and Cabernet Franc also underwent partial wild fermentation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThis vintage, the decision was made to press the Merlot and Franc off skins just prior to dryness (1-2 Be) to achieve the desired structure, perfume and end blend style. The Cabernet remained on skins post-ferment for a further 12 days. The Franc and Merlot were matured separately in previously used French oak puncheons (500L) with the Cabernet Sauvignon spending 15 months maturing in French oak hogsheads (300L) of which only ~10% were new (the balance 1-3yr French oak hogsheads). All batches were racked twice throughout their maturation period in barrel and topped monthly to preserve freshness and fragrance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe 2022 Redbrook red blend was bottled without filtration before further maturation in bottle prior to release.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e Our 2022 wine sees a return to a higher (22%+) proportion of Merlot in the final blend for which it is renowned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eregion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMargaret River\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003evarieties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCabernet Sauvignon 72%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMerlot 22%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCabernet Franc 6%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eanalysis\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcohol: 14%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH: 3.42\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTA (Acidity): 6.41 g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGluten Free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegan-friendly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[split]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRosemary-infused lamb shank casserole with soft polenta.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[split]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAwards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerth Royal Wine Awards 2025\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e[badge rating=\"gold\" title=\"Perth Royal Wine Show 2025\"]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNational Wine Show of Australia 2025\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[badge rating=\"trophy\" title=\"NWSA 2025\"]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCabernet Blends Trophy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRoyal Adelaide Wine Show 2025\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[badge rating=\"gold\" title=\"Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2025\"]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerth Royal Wine Awards 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e[badge rating=\"gold\" title=\"Perth Royal Wine Awards 2025\"]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMargaret River Wine Show 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e[badge rating=\"gold\" title=\"Margaret River Wine Show 2025\"]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[split]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Evans \u0026 Tate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43254747725894,"sku":"0504CAM22D67","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1139\/8708\/files\/ET_RB_Estate_CabMerlot-3_04a0505a-0373-4970-bd51-a5b8b30d2c3c.jpg?v=1717051989"},{"product_id":"2023-margaret-river-cabernet-shiraz","title":"2023 Margaret River Cabernet Shiraz","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ecolour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright crimson red. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003earoma\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRipe aromas of currants, damson plums and sweet spices. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003epalate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA medium bodied wine bursting with juicy blackberries, cassis, prunes and ripe Damson plums. There is layer of warm mocha spice from oak ageing and soft, firm tannins add a savoury finish and characteristic regional structure.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ecellaring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is ready to enjoy on release but will find further complexity over the next five years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[split]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003evintage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe had a mild spring with adequate soil moisture, resulting in a slightly later season. A moderate summer led to ideal ripening conditions with little pressure in the vineyard and a lack of any major rain events during the ripening season. Consistently warm days and cool evenings made for great retention of acid within the grapes, whilst achieving optimal fruit expression. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ewinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit was cold soaked prior to fermentation to aid colour and tannin extraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation occurred in open-top fermenters, with plunging and pump-overs used for aeration and temperature control. Post-fermentation, wines underwent extended maceration on skins before being pressed to tank and barrel for maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eregion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMargaret River\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003evarieties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCabernet Sauvignon 56%\u003cbr\u003eShiraz 34%\u003cbr\u003eMerlot 6%\u003cbr\u003eMalbec 4%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eanalysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcohol: 14.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[split]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium-rare steak sandwich with horseradish and rocket on fresh focaccia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[split]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAwards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerth Royal Wine Awards 2025\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[badge rating=\"Gold\" title=\"Perth Royal Wine Awards 2025\"]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[split]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Deep Woods","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":43461255069766,"sku":"1010CSZ23D67","price":18.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1139\/8708\/files\/DW_MR_Cab_Shiraz.jpg?v=1750384815"},{"product_id":"2023-redbrook-estate-shiraz","title":"2023 Redbrook Estate Shiraz","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ecolour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInky purple-black with dense red rim. Youthful \u0026amp; vibrant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003earoma \u0026amp; palate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVibrant floral notes coupled with mulberry and blood plum fruits are married with complex and textural savoury elements of fresh earth, peat and white pepper corns. The medium-bodied palate has extraordinary drive and length of flavour with vibrancy and purity of fruit being at the forefront of the style and a lovely, succulent chalky tannin. A rare wine from rare vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ecellaring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeak drinking to 2027 onwards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[split]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003evintage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe 2023 vintage in Margaret River started with the 2022 winter temperatures being cooler than the long-term average, which is fantastic for ensuring a sound dormancy for the vines to set them up for a strong growing season. There was markedly less than-average winter rain however but enough to re-charge dams and the soil profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ewinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eMade from our vineyards in the Wilyabrup sub-region of Margaret River with the majority from our mature Redbrook vineyard planted in 1975. Hand-picked and cold soaked with a touch over 50% whole bunches included in the base of the ferment. Wild fermentation for the first ~20% of fermentation before being overseeded with yeast – for aromatic, flavour and textural complexity. The wine was then aged in seasoned large-format (500L) French oak puncheons for 10 months which preserves the perfumed, savoury and peppery aromatics that defines our unique style of Redbrook Shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eregion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMargaret River\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003evariety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShiraz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eanalysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcohol: 14.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH: 3.48\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTA (Acidity): 6.41 g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegan-friendly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[split]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlow cooked pork shoulder with fennel and rosemary roasted pumpkin. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[split]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAwards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"ctaBox-title\"\u003eMargaret River Wine Show 2025\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[badge rating=\"trophy\" title=\"MRWS 2025\"]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Shiraz\/Syrah\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"ctaBox-title\"\u003eIWSC 2025\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ctaBox-title\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e[badge rating=\"gold\" title=\"IWSC 2025\"]\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ctaBox-title\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[split]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"ctaBox-title\"\u003eRay Jordan, WA Wine Review 2026\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is such a good wine from these old vines on the Redbrook Vineyard, planted back in 1975. On the nose, there's some lifted florals, cocoa, dark chocolate, and spicy plum. It's a compelling weave of aromatics. The palate is quite sublime: plush and richly textured with a grainy, slightly gravelly tannin feel, but at the same time, it's seamlessly structured and greatly poised. This is a first-rate example of what can be achieved in Margaret River with shiraz. Cellar 12 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e[points rating=\"96\" title=\"Ray Jordan 2026\"]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"ctaBox-title\"\u003eIWSC 2025\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e[points rating=\"95\" title=\"IWSC 2025\"]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Evans \u0026 Tate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43755083104326,"sku":"0504SHZ23D67","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1139\/8708\/files\/ET-RB-Est-Shz-2_c7e1c883-940a-4487-9eff-343ef96bce7f.jpg?v=1756707423"}],"url":"https:\/\/fogartyhall.wine\/collections\/perth-royal-wine-awards-2025.oembed","provider":"Fogarty Hall Fine Wine Estates","version":"1.0","type":"link"}