Voyager Estate

Thursday, 26 August 2010

Impressed from the time we pulled into the car park. Consistent quality wines presented in an environment that is certain to impress.


2009 Sauvignon Blanc Semillon (4.5* $24) One of the best I'd tried, with the regular elements in the nose more pronounced and a pleasant acidity balanced in with the fruit on the palate. 

2005 Tom Price Sauvignon Blanc Semillon (5* $55) Oaked style, and the difference the extra bottle age and the 50% barrel fermentation made was quite pronounced. Mileages would vary according to how much wood you like in your whites, but I was extremely taken by the style. 

2007 Chardonnay (4.5* $42) Another refined new style Oz Chard, with an excellent mouthfeel and textured fruits on the palate. The nose wasn't bad either.  

2009 Chenin Blanc (4* $20) Probably overshadowed by the other whites but a really nice take on an overlooked variety.

2003 Chardonnay (5* $60) Isn't usually available for tasting, and the extra bottle age produced a balanced style that was oakier than some recent examples I'd tried. Very much a style I like.

2008 Girt By Sea Cabernet Merlot (4* $24) Interesting style that would handle a spell in the fridge. 

2007 VOC Collection Merlot (5* $55) a wonderful expression of varietal Merlot that I thought wasn't to be taken Sideways. 

2008 Shiraz (5* $34) Darkly fruity style that made a nice alternative to the big Barossa versions. 


For an order? With apologies to the Chenin Blanc, the top three whites times two and the three reds. ($468)

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