Ashbrook Estate is one of the oldest established wineries in the Margaret River region located in the heart of Wilyabrup. Truly family owned and operated since 1975, all wines are handpicked and crafted from only Estate grown fruit. All processing, winemaking, bottling and packaging are done on site using the Estate’s own private facilities. 2018 sees Ashbrook Estate complete its 40th Vintage, one of only 5 Margaret River wineries to do so! James Halliday says: “This estate is one of the quietest and highest achievers in Australia, maintaining excellent viticulture and fastidious winemaking.”
Hand-picked and planted on a north-facing slope to maximise the virtues of the maritime climate, this has been a favourite Australian riesling since my teens although the pH could do with a calming hand. All free-run, a stream of quince and ripe citrus tones are flecked with ginger candy. The finish is long and mineral-defined. Taut. Needs time.
94 points Ned Goodwin MW winecompanion.com.au 1 August 2019