Category Archives: Geographe

2011 Whicher Ridge Sauvignon Blanc

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

The second Whicher Ridge Sauvignon Blanc I’ve tasted, the last being the 2009. Both wines’ most attractive attribute has been their textural appeal. I like to refer to it as textural layering. There’s a shaft of limey acidity underneath a … Continue reading →

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2009 Whicher Ridge Sauvignon Blanc

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Jeremy Pringle

Geographe 12.9% Screwcap $22 Source: Sample Cracking wine this. Made with intelligence and precision, with the quality of the grapes standing tall. Put all of your biases against Sauvignon Blanc aside and enjoy it. I’ve written in my notes “texture, … Continue reading →

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2009 Whicher Ridge Viognier

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Jeremy Pringle

Geographe 14.4% Screwcap $28 Source: Sample Onto another bottle in my never ending quest for ‘The Great Australian Viognier’. This one is fermented with wild yeast, remains on lees for nine months, with 50% sitting in French oak. Sounds promising. … Continue reading →

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2008 Whicher Ridge Elevation Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on November 25, 2010 by Jeremy Pringle

Geographe 13.5% Screwcap $35 Source: Sample I’m not quite sure why, but until now, I’ve been unaware of the Whicher Ridge wines.They’ve been given positive press by wine writers I respect and, on the back of these new releases, I … Continue reading →

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