£36.00 per bottle
Mix any 6 - 10% off
Owners Wendy and Barry Stimpson originate from England and South Africa respectively. Over numerous visits to Margaret River they fell in love with the region’s pristine natural environment and its world class wines. They made Margaret River their home in 2005, and in 2011 they found the picturesque property, with established vineyards and natural bushland areas, that now comprises Passel Estate.
Located in the heart of the region, Passel Estate is made up of 9ha of sustainably managed vineyards within 30ha of conservation land. The local bushland is a very special biome that houses a number of rare species, including the Western Ringtail Possum, a Passel (family) of which were relocated to the estate after the 2011 Margaret River wildfires, giving the estate its new name. Hand-harvested and sorted grapes are pressed directly to French oak barrels for fermentation, they only use 35% new barrels to avoid overpowering the natural character of the fruit. After fermentation the wine ages a further 10 months in the same barrels on the lees.
Tasting note: Aromas of nectarine, tangerine and lemon complimented by hints of toasted nuts and flint. A perfect balanced between fruit, oak and mineral notes with an underlying creaminess matched perfectly by the crisp acidity in the finish.
Food match: Dressed crab or chicken with a creamy mushroom sauce.
A classic expression of Margaret River Chardonnay – fragrant and floral, perfectly balanced with a subtle creamy finish.
