Juniper Estate Wines
Margaret River, Western Australia

Juniper Estate is a producer of premium wines in Willyabrup, the heart of the Margaret River winegrowing region. It is one of the oldest vineyards in the area, with dry grows vines planted in the Willyabrup gravelly loam which has produced so many of the Margaret River wines which now command international recognition.
The winemaking is aimed towards the Margaret River style of depth and elegance, with extensive use of new oak giving the wines added complexity.

Winery Rating – 4 Stars James Halliday 2003.
Juniper Crossing
Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2002
A blend of 60% Semillon with 40% Sauvignon, 20% of the blend has been barrel fermented to create a refreshing, full flavoured wine, delicious to drink now on its own or with seafood or salads.
The 2001 won a gold medal at the prestigious Mt Barker Wine Show, and the 2002 a silver.

Juniper Crossing Chardonnay 2002
A combination of lovely tropical fruit with melon, citrus, cashews and balanced with vanillin oak. The palate shows creamy vanillin and nut characters with rich, ripe tropical fruit flavours and a long warm finish.
Gold Medal at the 2001 Australian Small Winemakers Show, James Halliday 86 points.

Juniper Crossing Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2001
This is a ripe style of Cabernet showing spicy blackcurrant and plum fruit with sweet vanillin oak. On the palate, the wine is rich, smooth and spicy with lovely ripe fruit characters, subtle oak and fine tannins. Enjoy now with lamb dishes or could be cellared for 5 - 8 years.
James Halliday 88 points.

Juniper Crossing Shiraz 2001
A rich, full palate shows berry and integrated oak flavours wrapped up in a soft, smooth package that will flesh out even more with time in the bottle. Gold medal, Adelaide Show 2002.
The 2000 vintage - James Halliday 90 points, 89/100 Stuart Gregor Sunday Herald Sun (Melbourne).

Juniper Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2000
The wine spends 20 months maturing in French oak, integrating with the fleshy fruit flavours and the long, fine savoury tannins typical of Willyabrup. The concentration of fruit, ripe tannins and quality oak will see this wine drinking superbly over at least the next 10 years.
James Halliday 92 points.

Juniper Estate Shiraz 2000
Showing cherries and creamy oak on the nose, the palate displays rich and intense berry fruits with fine tannins. Ready to be enjoyed now, this Shiraz will benefit from cellaring over the next 10 years.
Gold Medal at the 2002 Australian Small Winemakers Show.