[London June 2023]
The prestigious Decanter World Wine Awards for 2023 were announced earlier this month in London, with Gold Medals awarded to our our Classic Muscat (96 points) and Museum Rare Muscat (95 points). A huge accolade for our fortified program and ranking the Classic Muscat in the top 21 fortified wines of the world! 

Also judged in London this month was the 39th annual International Wine Challenge. Gold medals were awarded to our Artizan Rare Muscat (95 points) and Rare Tawny Fortified (95 points) 

"Australian fortified wine triumphs! - Australia has a long and distinguished history of making fortified wines, but production declined in the 60s. It is great to see winemakers responding to the growing global demand for fortified wines and drawing on their winemaking heritage to produce some outstanding wines in this category” commented IWC Co-Chair, Sam Caporn MW.

Sommeliers Choice Awards 2023
[San Fransisco June 2023]
Continued success across the Atlantic in the United States. Americas top sommeliers and wine judges assembled in San Francisco California in early June, to judge the 2023 Sommeliers Choice Awards.

We were fortunate to be awarded with four Gold medals from four entries!
It is wonderful to see our wines so well received on the international stage. 

Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Ruby appearance, Cherry and blueberry notes on nose and palate too. A hint of oak on the palate. Medium acidity with good tannins. Well balanced very good wine. [GOLD]

Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Deep ruby, blue fruit and green bell pepper on the nose. Follows through the palate with a bit of jalapeño flavour. Medium acidity with well integrated tannins. [GOLD]

Museum Rare Muscat
Hazelnut, figs, and walnuts on the nose. Round and opulent on the palate, lifted acidity that keeps this fresh and lively. Complex and well balanced, great wine. [GOLD]

Artizan Rare Muscat
Pistachio, figs and sweet tobacco on the nose. Walnuts and prunes on palate with round rich mouthfeel that is immediately lifted by refreshing acidity that leads to a light and delicate finish. [GOLD]

 

Wonderful recognition for our fortified wines with Huon Hooke from the Real Review ranking our wines amongst the best in the country in their latest tasting. The Museum Muscat scored highly with 97 points, this very special fortified is the pinnacle of our barrel aged program. With careful blending of material dating back to our very first wines, the Museum Muscat has an average age of 35 years.

Museum Muscat NV
“Deep, dark tawny-brown colour with a yellow rim, very viscous in the glass. The aromas are intensely aged and very complex, with molasses and toffee and malt flavours of great depth and persistence. Every indication here of a very old wine. A simply glorious wine to sip.” 97 Points
Huon Hooke - The Real Review 2023 



Artizan Rare Muscat NV
“Very deep, very aged tawny-brown appearance, with a green-yellow rim. The bouquet is extraordinarily complex and layered, the palate overflowing with toffee, molasses, raisin flavours with good muscat character and sweetness, a very viscous texture. A super-sweet, super-luscious muscat.”  96 Points
Huon Hooke - The Real Review 2023



Classic Muscat NV
“Good depth and brightness of tawny/brown colour with orange/yellow edges, the bouquet reminds of Violet Crumble—chocolate coated honeycomb—and the wine is sweet and bright on the palate, showing a lot of youthful material.” 92 Points
Huon Hooke - The Real Review 2023



Rare Tawny NV
“Deep rich tawny colour with a yellow rim, there's a lot of rancio here from excellent aged character as well as concentration and richness. A powerful, concentrated wine showing genuine age, the aftertaste rolling on very long.” 95 Points
Huon Hooke - The Real Review 2023 

THE VINTAGE JOURNAL 
MARGARET RIVER GUIDE 2022
BY ANDREW CAILLARD MW AND ANGUS HUGHSON

The Vintage Journal is one of Australia's leading platforms for fine wine and Australian wine history. Respected wine writers Andrew Caillard MW and Angus Hughson visited the region recently for a tasting of Margaret River’s famed varietals, namely Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon.

The comprehensive 74 page chronicle deep-dives into what makes Margaret River and its people true leaders in the production of international fine wine. Covering the beginnings, with ambitious pioneering families through to todays modern day wine industry.

"Ultimately, the success and reputation of the region have been shaped by imagination, collaboration, and visions small and great."

We are very proud of our feature, look out for our 97 point Cabernet Sauvignon.
Enjoy the read!

Link: The Vintage Journal Margaret River Guide 2022


2013 Gralyn Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Margaret River, Western Australia

Medium deep crimson. Fresh developed blackcurrant, roasted walnut, vanilla, marzipan aromas with subtle bush-garrigue notes. Inky deep and gravelly in structure with lovely cassis, dark plum fruits, fine cedar, firm tannins and integrated mocha oak notes. Finishes claret firm, sweet-fruited and minerally. Nearly ten years old, but still youthful, buoyant and fresh with a touch of cigar-box complexity. Impressively balanced and preserved. What a surprise!
Now – 2035 13.2% alc 97 points


NV Gralyn Estate Rare Tawny
Margaret River, Western Australia

Medium deep tawny colour. Fresh espresso, toffee roasted hazelnut, mocha, marzipan, aniseed aromas. Richly flavoured and complex with toffee, crème brulée, roasted coffee, roasted hazelnut, liquorice flavours, a hint of rancio, fine chalky textures, superb mid-palate density and fresh linear aniseed notes. Finishes chocolatey and round with the alcohol driving the flavours to the back palate. A reference WA style.
Now – 2040 19.0% alc 95 points


NV Gralyn Estate Artizan Rare Muscat
Margaret River, Western Australia

Medium deep. Intense dried plum, raisin, paneforte, caramel, crème brulée, shellac aromas. Complex, concentrated and evolved with plentiful sweet prune, raisin, caramel, treacle, roasted cashew nut flavours, fine loose knit chalky textures, lovely mid-palate viscosity and fresh persistent aniseed notes. Very long treacly, after-taste. A stand-out Western Australian Muscat with extraordinary density and potency.
18% alc 96 points