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At Windows Margaret River we believe that great wines begin in the vineyard and the wines produced allow the exquisite quality of the fruit to speak for itself.
THE NAME
The name Windows Margaret River was derived from a well known surf break "The Window" (see above picture) which is in close proximity to the Estate. The Margaret River area is well known for it's stunning, untouched coastline, we wanted to celebrate this unique feature of the area whilst also acknowledging the influence that the ocean has on the style of wines produced here at Windows Margaret River.
THE ESTATE
The Estate is situated in the Northern section of the Margaret River Wine Region on the corner of Caves and Quininup Roads.
VINEYARD
There is currently 15 acres under vine on the 120 acre Estate comprising of:
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
- Shiraz
- Chardonnay
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Semillon
- Chenin Blanc
Minimal intervention is employed in the vineyard, with a focus of assisting nature, not dominating it.
SOIL
The soil composition on the Windows Margaret River property is complex and unique to the Margaret River wine region. The soil comprises of red brick, free draining loam on the surface, over gravel, with a clay base which allows control over the water intake of the vines. The vines are dry block grown to ensure concentrated fruit flavours on small bunches with small berries whilst maintaining control of vegetative growth. Irrigation is available if needed.
CLIMATE
Margaret River’s climate is similar to that of the Bordeaux region in France. Cool to cold wet winters are followed by warm, dry summers which is excellent for fruit ripening. The ocean is present on three sides of the region and resides only 1.5km West from the Windows Margaret River vineyard. This produces cooling sea breezes in the summer months creating an optimum fruit ripening environment for our vineyard, through a decrease in temperature and humidity.
VITICULTURALIST & ASSISTANT WINEMAKER
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THE WINES
RANGE
Windows Margaret River produces the following range of wines for your enjoyment:
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Cabernet Merlot
- Shiraz
- Sauvignon Blanc Semillon
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Semillon
- Chenin Blanc
- Classic White (not yet released)
- Chardonnay (not yet released)
WINEMAKING PROCESS
Traditional Winemaking practices are employed in the winery at Windows Margaret River.
- RED WINES
Following rigorous fruit selection the grapes are harvested in the early hours of the morning to ensure freshness and quality. The grapes are then crushed, de stemmed and placed into open fermenters where they are inoculated with a French yeast imported for it's quality. Now fermenting, the must is hand plunged to ensure maximum colour and flavour extraction. The grape pomace is then gently pressed using a traditional basket press and combined with the free run juice adding character, longevity and lovely soft tannins. Malolactic fermentation is then initiated at this point, this process softens the acidity whilst adding to the wines stability and complexity. The wine is matured in French Oak for 12 months with regular racking and finely filtered prior to bottling.
Windows Margaret River uses French Oak Barriques from Coopers such as Seguin Moreau, Tonnellerie Remond, Heinrich and Taransaud.
CONSULTANT WINEMAKER (RED WINE & CHARDONNAY)
WHITE WINEMAKER
THE DAVIES FAMILY
As descendants of English botanist Thomas Waters, who planted the first grapevine cuttings in Western Australia in 1829, the Davies family have always been involved with agriculture but it was our passion for wine which led to the purchase of the 120 acre Estate on Caves Road in 1999.
We quickly went about expanding the current plantings of Cabernet Sauvignon and Chenin Blanc to what there is today. The fruit on the property was sold to other well known wineries in the region prior to 2004 when it was decided that the time was right to establish their own label and Windows Margaret River was born.
We are committed to excellence in each and every phase of the winery, from the nurturing of the vines to produce the highest quality fruit, right through to ensuring that the consumers expectations are exceeded every time. Enjoy!
Len, Barbara, Chris and Joanne Davies
Chris & Joanne Davies
Len & Barbara Davies
