Made in a similar manner, the 2009 Chardonnay was perhaps just a little leaner and only slightly less expressive. The nose has appealing primary notes of citrus fruits, white peach and pears. Crisp, clean, pure and very fresh in the mouth, it has a light to medium body and a long finish. Drink it now to 2016. Among the pioneering Margaret River vineyards, Hay Shed Hill’s original vines were established in the early 1970s. The Morrisons purchased the property in 1989 and developed it into a very respectable 18 hectare estate. They sold it in 2000 to a wine investment group after which focus and quality went through a difficult patch. Winemaker Michael Kerrigan took over the property in December, 2006 and set about restoring the original vineyard’s glory. His emphasis is on producing purely 100% estate grown wines. With four vintages now under his belt, the impressive fruits of his labor are demonstrated in this line-up. Importer: The Country Vintner; www.countryvintner.com.au

Silky and inviting, displaying delicacy to the lemon, pear and peach flavors, nicely finished with hints of tobacco and spice. Drink now through 2014. 300 cases made, 100 cases imported.??–HS??Region: Australia / Western Australia / Margaret River Select to Add

(Western Australia) Lemon, tropical fruit, almond, lime marmalade, honey and nectarine bouquet. Honeyed peardrops with crisp acidity, elegantly structured and a lick of oak. Alc: 12.5%.