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Winestate Magazine Rank Australia's Best Cabernet and Bordeaux Blends

Winestate Magazine Rank Australia's Best Cabernet and Bordeaux Blends

Winestate Magazine has just released their Cabernet and Bordeaux Challenge results and we were fortunate to have four wines rank highly in their respective categories. Winestate Magazine has been the definitive guide to Australian and New Zealand wine since 1978, with independent panel reviews. Wonderful recognition for our 2001 and 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon, scoring 98 points and judged equal top alongside iconic wines such as Chateau Lafite Rothschild.

A sensational class! “These are cracker wines with fine serious tannins perfectly matching varietal expression fruit,” said one judge. “A pleasure to judge,” said another

Australia's Best Cabernet Sauvignons ranked and scored by Winestate Magazine, Featuring Gralyn Estate from Margaret River
Gralyn Estate Margaret River

2001 Cabernet Sauvignon
"A very mature wine; still has a great colour and still in excellent condition with meaty/cigar box aromas and a beautifully evolved flavour profile."
98 points (equal top wine)

Australia's Best Cabernet Sauvignons ranked and scored by Winestate Magazine, Featuring Gralyn Estate from Margaret River and their 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon
Gralyn Estate Margaret River

2002 Cabernet Sauvignon
"A fabulously aged cabernet that is drinking beautifully now. Obvious smoky/savoury/bacon bone characters on the nose that carry on to the palate."
98 points (equal top wine)

Australia's Best Cabernet Sauvignons ranked and scored by Winestate Magazine, Featuring Gralyn Estate from Margaret River and their 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon
Gralyn Estate Margaret River
2009 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
"A beautiful velvety smooth wine offering lots of everything - sweet fruit, good oak, lovely bottle age and an attractive savoury element." 
96 points

Australia's Best Cabernet Sauvignons ranked and scored by Winestate Magazine, Featuring Gralyn Estate from Margaret River and their 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon
Gralyn Estate Margaret River
2013 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
"Earthy mocha characters obvious on the nose with a beautifully aged palate sitting in the savoury spectrum with excellent tannins." 
94 points

FORTIFIEDS
The latest issue of Winestate Magazine also features their annual fortified tasting.
We received high praise for our new release Pedro Ximenez with 94 points and our Artizan Rare Muscat and Museum Rare Muscat, which both recieved 98 points and equal top placings.

“Another group of exceptional wines,” enthused one judge. “This is Australian history in a bottle!” “The older wines have amazing, aged material which is a privilege to enjoy,” said another. “Do yourself a favour and get a bottle to try. These wines are made by producers who are passionate about producing this style. Awesome!”
Judges comments 

Australias best Fortified wines were tasted and ranked by Winestate Magazine, Gralyn Estate from Margaret River featured two wines best in category with 98 points, Museum Muscat
Gralyn Estate Margaret River

Museum Rare Muscat
"Another very beautifully aged Muscat with a fabulous intensity of Christmas cake-like aromas and flavours and a long and lingering after taste." 
98 points (equal top wine)

Australias best Fortified wines were tasted and ranked by Winestate Magazine, Gralyn Estate from Margaret River featured two wines best in category with 98 points, Artizan Rare Muscat
Gralyn Estate Margaret River

Artizan Rare Muscat
"This vibrant nose shows a powerful lift of raisins, spices, florals, toffee and chocolate with a fresh palate that is not too dry and not too sweet but just perfect!" 
98 points (equal top wine)

Gralyn Estate is open daily for tastings and sales.
Caves Road, Wilyabrup
10.30am-4.30pm

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At the forefront of fortified wine

At the forefront of fortified wine

Nice write up in the West Australian Newspaper this week with the recent success of our Artizan Rare Muscat. 

Story by Taylar Amonini for The West Australian, Busselton Dunsborough Times
South West winemakers say it’s time for Australians to “rediscover fortified wines” after a Margaret River vineyard scooped a trio of national wine awards.  Hot on the heels of the 11th trophy win in the 2021 ANZ Boutique Wine Show for their Gralyn Estate Artizan Rare Muscat… The team snapped up a double gold medal at the Global Fine Wine Challenge and Gold at the Melbourne Royal Wine Awards, with their Rare Muscat, further cementing it as one of the pre-eminent names in Australian fortified winemaking.

Wine writer and consultant Erin Larkin said the Margaret River winemakers were at the forefront of the resurgence of fortified wine in Western Australia. “Gralyn Estate have been pushing the fortified cart for decades and I think that’s really significant and important.”

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Our organic vineyard is in full flower

Our organic vineyard is in full flower

Our vineyard is looking vibrant in its final stages of flowering and in the next few weeks we will see berry formation. 

Organically and sustainably farmed, using regenerative techniques and microbiology we nurture and enhance our soil to build resilient vines. Our vineyard has never looked better. Biologically active soils interact with the vines roots to supply mineral needs on demand to improve overall crop nutrition. We see this at harvest time in the flavour and intensity of our fruit. Great wine really does start in the vineyard. Watch our latest video...


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Equal Top Wine - World's Greatest Shiraz Challenge

Equal Top Wine - World's Greatest Shiraz Challenge

Our 2001 Shiraz Cabernet has done it again! Equal top wine in The World’s Greatest Shiraz Challenge in the latest issue of Winestate Magazine.
[September 2021]

This award winning shiraz blend has aged gracefully - achieving 5 Stars and 98 points in both The 2015 and 2021 World's Greatest Shiraz Challenge. In the latest competition it was equal top to Penfolds Grange and Henschke Hill of Grace - a great accolade for an 'aged' Margaret River wine from one of the region's smallest, but most highly regarded boutique wineries. 

SHOP - 2001 Shiraz Cabernet

"A beautifully matured wine. Makes you think of a comfortable old leather chair. It is generous and brooding and drinking very well right now."
98 Points Winestate Magazine - Worlds Greatest Shiraz Challenge 2021

“An exceptional group of concentrated wines.” Agreed the judges. “I have not seen a better flight of shiraz and syrah wines with such a lovely level of elegance and concentration.” said one judge. “These are not over extracted and show beautiful balance of expensive, appropriately handled oak, with the expressive fruit.” “Again the aged wines showed their pedigree, fabulous wines of great character and consistency.” Said another.
Judges comments, Winestate Magazine - Worlds Greatest Shiraz Challenge 2021

“Lovely example of the great Aussie blend. It is still amazingly bright and alive, beautifully complex with a perfect, seamless palate.”
5 Stars Winestate Magazine - World’s Greatest Shiraz Challenge 2015

“An awesome class of iconic wines. Here we see delivery of harmonious, intense wines with length and complexity but above all - drinkability!”
Judge, Winestate Magazine - World's Greatest Shiraz Challenge 2015

World's Greatest Shiraz Challenge featuring Gralyn Estate's 2001 Shiraz Cabernet - Equal Top Wine With Hill Of Grace and Grange  
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A focus on soil health, microbiology and organic principles

A focus on soil health, microbiology and organic principles

Friday saw the last of our Cabernet Sauvignon vines pruned and wrapped. As we move into Spring and temperatures rise, our vines respond with amazing vigour. A carefully curated program in our vineyard, focuses on soil health, microbiology and organic principles, to maintain vine health. We look forward to seeing this season unfold…

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10.30am - 4.30pm
Caves Road, Wilyabrup

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Best Experiences In Margaret River...

Best Experiences In Margaret River...

We are thrilled to be featured in the latest Gourmet Traveller magazine shining a light on the best experiences in Margaret River… Thanks Samantha Payne for visiting us and sharing our story… Spring Issue out now, pick up a copy and read the full article… 

‘The River Wild’ - A trip to Margaret River promises a wine and food lovers Paradise as the region experiences a resurgence following last years upheaval writes Samantha Payne.

Margaret River’s community and hospitality industry have always been tight, there’s new life flowing through the area as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, which has seen everyone come together to support one another and focus on what makes the area special.

The realisation that Margaret River would be closed to international visitors - and the rest of Australia - was a significant blow to locals, who rely heavily on tourists, the pause allowed them to think honestly about the services and produce they were providing to the public.

Scott and Annette Baxter from Gralyn Estate know better than most the power of community support. Annette’s parents, who first opened Gralyn’s door to the public in 1978 - becoming Margaret River’s first commercial cellar door - were largely unknown in the region before that.

The history of camaraderie within the area is what they’re celebrating with the upcoming reopening of the original cellar door space in September. “Annette and I are proud to carry the Gralyn Estate story forward, introducing another generation of visitors to the estate.” says Scott. “We are both excited to share our little piece of Margaret River history, giving guests an idea fo what it would have been like back in 1978, tasting the first wines in the then-emerging Margaret River wine region,: he says. Sometimes when change is thrust upon us, it is about embracing the old and bringing it to life in a new way.

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The Best Experiences In Margaret River - Gralyn Estate's Cellar Door and Fortified Wines

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Winter Pruning...

Winter Pruning...
Winter Pruning
The removal of old canes and wood from our 46 year old vines is a very careful process… Pruning at Gralyn Estate is not a race, all work is performed by hand; each and every vine requires individual attention ensuring we produce fruit of the highest quality.

We are half way through pruning our Cabernet Sauvignon and the cool wet winter has provided excellent dormancy and topped up our soil profile nicely.

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Our Vintage Port has a long history...

Our Vintage Port has a long history...

Our Vintage Port has a long history… When we first opened our doors in 1978, our ports were a big hit with the surfing and fishing community. Gralyn was the first stop for many in their search for ‘something special’ along the raw and untamed Leeuwin-Naturaliste coast.

Vintage Port has the ability to age for many years in the bottle.  We have cellared each and every vintage dating back to 1978, preserving a piece of Margaret River wine history.

Our current release is the 2018 Vintage Fortified, (image below) made from Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon.  Inky crimson in colour with a complex bouquet and silky palate of mulberry and blackberry.

Get in touch if you are seeking a special vintage year. We have a comprehensive back catalogue of wines available... info@gralyn.com.au 

 Gralyn Estate Vintage Fortified
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Limited Release - 2012 Black Label Shiraz

Limited Release - 2012 Black Label Shiraz
2012 Black Label Shiraz

Vivid dark crimson in colour, fragrant with black fruits, cedar and spice aromas. The palate is elegant and vibrant with spice, blackberry, ripe plum and cherry flavours. Fine savoury tannins support a long, persistent finish. 

This is a remarkable wine produced from a small estate planting of 0.75ha. Established in 1975 these old vines have been producing award winning cool climate Margaret River Shiraz for many years. Organic vineyard practices and increased soil microbiology is rewarding us with Shiraz in perfect balance.

Available to taste and purchase from our Cellar Door or online via our website.

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