Vintage
2020
ABV
12.5%
Wine Type
White Blend
Wine Style
Still
Wine Description
The nose shows fragrant lemongrass, kiwi fruit, lychee and elderflower. The lychee notes and white nectarine provide a burst of flavour on the palate whilst the grape solids and barrel ferment add complex savoury notes and minerality. A nice balance of fresh lifted fruit flavours, fine acidity and texture are the key attributes of the 2020 vintage. This wine will drink well over the warmer months with or without food and provide some short term reward for cellaring up to 2-3 years.
Winemaker's Bio
With over two decades of winemaking experience under his belt, Cliff Royle brings an intimate knowledge of Margaret River winemaking to his role. Prior to Flametree, he was Chief Winemaker at Voyager Estate in Margaret River, where he was responsible for winery operations over a ten year period that saw the winery more than double in size. Under his leadership, Voyager Estate received numerous accolades, both at home and overseas.
In terms of personal recognition, Cliff was awarded Winemaker of the Year by Winestate Magazine in 2003 and was a finalist in Gourmet Traveller’s Winemaker of the Year in 2005. Cliff has also been active in wine judging across the country; including Senior Judge at the Royal Melbourne Wine Show and Royal Perth Wine Show over a number of years, as well as judging three years of the James Halliday Chardonnay Challenge. Additionally, he’s played a pivotal role in kick-starting the Margaret River Wine Show and has been a committee member since the show’s inception.
