Our Review
Brian and Michelle Lowrie found a vineyard in the beautiful but seldom visited Upper Chapman Valley district of Margaret River in 2000. It had 2.7ha of cabernet sauvignon believed to have been planted in 1976, and 5ha of semillon and sauvignon blanc planted in the early '80s. Until '10 the grapes were sold, but in that year the semillon and sauvignon blanc were vinified for Ibizan Wines, and had immediate and significant show success. The name, incidentally, comes from the two red cloud kelpies who faithfully kept company with Brian and Michelle in the vineyard over the years. They resemble the Egyptian Ibizan hounds who looked after the pharaohs, hence the Egyptian eye on the striking labels. -JAMES HALLIDAY
Specialities
“We let the fruit do the talking”, creating wine with intense flavours, natural acidity and elegance. Our winemaker Bruce Duke's approach is minimal intervention, picking the fruit when it is “flavour” ripe and not “sugar” ripe, to produce beautifully balanced wines.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc.
Cellar Door
Information
We are too small to staff a Cellar Door so please give us a call - we would be delighted to enjoy a glass of our wine with you.
Hours
By Appointment.
Details are correct at time of writing
Please check winery website for up to date details
Stockist Information
Distribution Information
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
West Coast Wine Cellars
David Schomburg
E: david@wcwc.com.au
M: 0415 324938
T: +61 8 9446 3565
F: +61 8 9446 2545
NSW/ACT
Kingfisher Wines
Andrew Campbell
E: andrew@kingfisherwines.com.au
M: 0418 882 336
QLD
La Reserve Fine Wines
Jason Fromy
E: jason@lareserve.com.au
M: 0419 686 951
ALL OTHER STATES -
Sales Direct - contact Michelle Lowrie,
Ibizan Wines, +61 8 9757 5021 | Mobile: 0427 575044.
Details
Rating |
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Winemaker |
Naturaliste Vintners (Bruce Dukes, Remi Guise) |
Region |
Margaret River |
Address |
15 Bridgelands Road, Rosa Glen, WA 6285
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Established |
2000 |
Dozens |
1000 |
Vineyards (area) |
7.7 ha |
Opening Hours |
By appt |
Telephone |
(08) 9757 5021
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