JAMES HALLIDAY AUSTRALIAN WINE COMPANION 2016 EDITION / Deep Woods Estate *****
2013 Deep Woods Reserve Chardonnay *****
Hand-picked, whole bunched-pressed and fermented in new and used French oak with lees stirring, and ultimately a selection of best barrels. The complex bouquet and palate both avoid over-the-top flourishes, resulting in an elegant, impeccably balanced wine, with white stone fruit and nuances of cashew running through t...
Deep Woods Estate is a boutique winery located on Commonage Road, Yallingup in the northern corner of the premium wine-growing region of Margaret River in Western Australia—close to the resort town of Dunsborough and the famed surf break at Yallingup (an aboriginal word meaning "place of love").
The 32 hectare (80 acres) property is perched high on a ridge which unfolds into a picturesque secluded valley bounded by stands of jarrah and marr...
The vineyard was established in 1987 with plantings of Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Verdelho, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Shiraz and Merlot. With subsequent plantings of Chardonnay and Semillon there are now approximately 16 hectares (40 acres) under vine planted in 12 separate blocks. Fruit is also sourced from select vineyards in the Margaret River region, the majority of which are located close to the estate.
The vines are irrigate...
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The 400 tonne capacity winery was constructed in 1998 and upgraded to 2,000 tonnes in 2015. The winery is managed by winemaker Julian Langworthy, who joined the team in January 2011. Deep Woods' small and dedicated team controls the winemaking process, which utilises a combination of traditional and modern techniques, from the vine through to the bottle. The estate is one of only a few small wineries in the region with ... |
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