Description As Ray Jordan pointed out recently, Thompson Estate “Has been one of the premier chardonnays from Margaret River for some time now” and John Lehman reiterated in The Australian “The Thompson Estate Chardonnay has scaled the heights over the past decade to be among one of Margaret River’s most consistent high-quality offerings.” Thompson Estate’s vineyard Wilyabrup Valley is surrounded by ocean on three sides. Cardiologist Peter Thompson planted the first vines here at Thompson Estate in 1997. The estate has been producing top-quyality Chardonnay for two decades now. This 94pt 2023 is "...beautifully fruited with elegant complexity, showing ripe stone fruit, fig, lemon peel, vanilla and hazelnut aromas on the nose. The palate delivers terrific weight and creamy flow, wonderfully framed by bright acidity, making it delightfully flavoursome and highly appealing" (Sam Kim, Wine Orbit).
Renowned for its surf breaks, Margaret River is also famous for its wine production and tourism. Margaret River wines account for just 3% of Australia’s annual wine production, but commands over 20 percent of the Australian premium wine market.
Little wonder the wines are rather pricey in nature. The region is made up of boutique wineries. The weather is maritime, with warm summers, influenced by refreshing sea breezes and strong winds and rather akin to Bordeaux.
