Rest in peace, Pete Fraser. You will be missed.

Voyager Estate Margaret River Cabernets 2023 scores 95 points from Mike Bennie in WBM. “Pitch perfect medium weight, elegant, refined. Blackcurrant, mulberry and bay leaf perfume, with cedar and graphite in the background. The palate is concentrated yet fine, cassis and dark plum layered with savoury spice, cedar and, again, graphite. Firm, ripe tannins provide structure without heaviness. A classic Cabernet(s) showing depth, freshness and all the class. Delicious.” $60. @voyagerestate @margaretriver.wine #classic #depth #freshness #class 👏👏

Clonakilla O’Riada Canberra District Shiraz 2024 scores 96 points from Mike Bennie in WBM. “An exquisite release, but O’Riada is often a consistent player in Clonakilla’s fine wine lineup. Beautifully perfumed with violets, black cherry and raspberry, underpinned by white pepper and smoky spice. It is mid–weight, supple and detailed, with similar characters to the bouquet with silky tannins giving shape and form. An elegant, precise Shiraz of fragrance, poise and charm.” $45. @clonakillawines @canberrawines ❤️🙌

Glaetzer Anaperenna Barossa Valley Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 scores 95 points from Tyson Stelzer in WBM. “Long a benchmark of Shiraz Cabernet blends, Anaperenna embodies the plush, Shiraz-led style of the northern Barossa. From old Ebenezer vines of 30-130 years of age, deep wells of glossy black fruits are granted just the right amount of tension and structure by 18 percent Cabernet and the dark chocolate allure of new French oak. Classic Glaetzer polish completes an enticingly approachable blend.” $52. @glaetzerwines @barossawines #Shiraz #Cabernet #Sauvignon ❤️

Vasse Felix DHJ1 Margaret River Chardonnay 2023 scores 96 points from Tyson Stelzer in WBM. “A beautifully cool and elegant take on Margaret River gin gin clone Chardonnay, a unique style that captures a cool site in the cool 2023 season. A crystalline, vibrant acid profile holds tension of lemon and lime, even after full malolactic fermentation. I love its brightness, energy and purity, all the more articulate in the absence of new oak. A unique and exciting Margaret River Chardonnay.” $75. @vassefelixwines @margaretriver.wine #beautifully #cool #elegant 🙌🙌