VOYAGER ESTATE COASTAL CHARDONNAY MARGARET RIVER 2023 750ml

ABOUT THE WINE

Voyager Estate, established in 1978 by Michael Wright, is a cornerstone of Western Australia’s Margaret River wine region, located in the Stevens Valley of the Wallcliffe sub-region. Renowned for its organic, estate-grown wines, particularly Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon blends, the winery spans 110 hectares of gravelly loam vineyards, benefiting from a maritime climate ideal for producing elegant, terroir-driven wines. Fully certified organic since 2023, Voyager emphasizes sustainability through practices like composting and minimal intervention, under the leadership of Chief Winemaker Tim Shand and owner Alexandra Burt. Its iconic Cape Dutch-style cellar door and award-winning restaurant offer tastings and degustation menus, earning accolades like Halliday Wine Companion’s “Winery of the Year” in 2020.

TASTING NOTE:

The 2023 Voyager Estate Coastal Chardonnay from Margaret River’s Wallcliffe sub-region is a vibrant, organically certified wine that captures the estate’s coastal terroir, crafted from 100% estate-grown Chardonnay in the Stevens Valley. Sourced from vineyards with gravelly loam soils and cooled by Indian Ocean breezes, this wine offers a fresh, fruit-driven profile with aromas of white peach, lemon zest, and green apple, accented by subtle creamy notes from partial oak fermentation. Fermented primarily in stainless steel with some French oak influence, it delivers a crisp, medium-bodied palate with bright acidity and a clean, refreshing finish, ideal for early drinking alongside seafood or light dishes.