Voyager Estate Girt by Sea Cabernet Merlot 2005

Voyager Estate Girt by Sea Cabernet Merlot 2005Voyager Estate is one of Margaret River's oldest vineyards, located In the Stevens Valley in the subregion of Wallcliffe. The vineyard was first planted in 1978 and subsequently purchased by mining heir Michael Wright in 1991. It is part of what James Halliday refers to as the 'golden triangle' of Margaret River encompassing Voyager Estate, Leeuwin Estate and Cape Mentelle. This impeccably run Estate crafts a set of wines that ooze style and class.

"A blend of 75% cabernet sauvignon

The above text is taken from an article by Huon Hooke in The Real Review

Ted and June Ross purchased the 40 acre farm with undulating paddocks and sweeping views of tempestuous Bass Strait in 1956

there is an elusive Arabian/exotic spice nuance to the bouquet

Oak spice is evident but all in balance with the fruit

The move towards all French oak happened progressively during the Hodder era

Halliday Wine Companion - 96 points and Top 100 Wines of 2004

all helping where necessary

and a pleasing amount of fragrance

Drink: 2019-2035+

he and Brian Stonier grew the company to become one of Australia's premium producers of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir

Mills Reef Winery is located in Hawke's Bay in the North Island of New Zealand and is best known for its stunning Bordeaux-varietal red wines grown in the Gimblett Gravels