Winemaker Stuart Pym shares his journey of discovery of sauvignon blanc in Margaret River culminating in a wine he loves to drink and he reckons you will too.

From the very first time we released our Flowstone wines, the distinctive label has always created some discussion. Most of the time, the feedback is positive, but it never always is with a wine label.

Stuart’s summary of 2021 Vintage in Margaret River and a sneak peek at how the wines are shaping up.

A coolish spring and early summer pointed to a slightly later than usual vintage, but it was very dry, and things were looking very promising.

The 2021 vintage for Margaret River is looking to be a very good one, running pretty much on the normal timeframe, and the vines in good condition.

An unpronounceable wine with an Italian heritage that can smell like lollies in the glass but finish dry on the palate. Gewürztraminer is not widely available in Australia, but Flowstone make tiny amounts. Read on to find out why Stuart is a big fan.

If you are a passionate wine person, you’re likely to be aware of the wine region in France known as Bordeaux. It is obviously a very old and highly esteemed wine region, with wine being produced there since the Romans. It is also the spiritual home to Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and blends. The scale of the region is enormous, packed with history, colourful characters and architectural feats that make it the focus of many books, wine being just a small part of it.

With over 20 years of making world-class Australian Chardonnay, Stuart Pym shares his love affair and winemaking philosophy in crafting his precious Margaret River Chardonnay.

Our tiny patch of vines in the southern part of Margaret River is very much off the beaten track. There’s no cellar door and it’s very much a labour of love; pruning, picking and harvesting and then bottling our tiny parcels of Flowstone wines on site. It’s isolated, being 17km south of the Margaret River township, but I truly enjoy the serenity that this spectacular location provides.

The 2020 vintage will go down as a tumultuous and remarkable one all around the world. Not just from the general world concerns at the moment with COVID-19, but remembering the droughts and fires across much of Australia. It will certainly hold a marked place in history.

2020 vintage for Flowstone Wines in Margaret River is shaping up to be another high quality with low yields and intense flavours.