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Vintage 2024 Update in Margaret River

Read more about the earliest vintage on record for Flowstone and Margaret River. The crops are not big but the fruit is in very good condition.

TO GIN GIN OR NOT?

There are a number of clones of Chardonnay from around the world, including options from Burgundy (Dijon clones), America (Davis clones) and a very unique and special one in Western Australia, called the Gin Gin clone. Learn why we planted Dijon clones at Flowstone.

WHAT IS GEWÜRZTRAMINER?

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.

A decanter and wine glass full of wine with bottle of Flowstone Wines' Cabernet Sauvignon Touriga

WHAT IS TOURIGA?

This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, and the classic Portuguese Port wine variety, Touriga Nacional, is the least typical of Cabernet blend partners. But in terms of wine character, varietal synergy and, most important, drinkability – it’s up to the task.

Flowstone Queen of the Earth Sauvignon Blanc

The truth about serious Sauvignon Blanc

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.

Panoramic view of rolling hills and village in distance

The Inspiration Behind Flowstone Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc

We all know of or at some stage have tasted Sauvignon Blanc, especially those bright and fresh aromatic styles, which are perfect to drink today. But, Sauvignon Blanc is a grape variety with a significant history and much diversity in the way it is made.

2022 Vintage: How it’s shaping up in Margaret River

From my Margaret River vineyard home to yours. Here’s a quick video update from Stuart Pym on how the 2022 vintage is shaping up here in Margaret River.

Flowstone Winery Gewurtztraminer Grapes on Vine

Margaret River Vintage 2021 Summary

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

An update on Vintage 2021

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.

My 2021 vintage outlook for Margaret River

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.

Bordeaux from a Margaret River Perspective

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.

My Love Affair with Chardonnay

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.

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