Our Wines > Past Vintages
Juniper Estate is a producer of premium wines in Wilyabrup, the heart of the Margaret River winegrowing area. It is one of the oldest vineyards in the area. The wines have been carefully handcrafted to truly represent the qualities of the region and the personality of our winery. Why not take a tour & enjoy the Juniper Estate experience by visiting our Cellar Door when you get the chance. Take in the tranquil settings, chat to our friendly and knowledgeable team and of course enjoy a relaxed tasting of our full range of Australian wine.
Juniper Estate Vintage Charts |
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Vintage |
Variety |
Star Rating |
Best years to drink |
Comments |
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1999 |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
4 |
Now – 2012 |
A warm year, big tannins & big fruit softening beautifully now |
2000 |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
3½ |
Now - 2010 |
An elegant style drinking well now |
2001 |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
5 |
Now - 2015 |
A concentrated wine with great depth of ripe fruit & still a few years ahead of it. |
2002 |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
4½ |
Now - 2015 |
A cool year producing an elegant finely structured wine with lovely berry fruit & fine tannins. Cabernet from cool years can cellar very well. |
2003 |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
4 |
Now - 2016 |
Decant if drinking now to release the full array of flavours from this complex wine |
5 |
Now - 2020 |
A near perfect vintage producing a beautifully balanced wine. Best decanted if drinking now. Bottled under screw cap. |
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2000 |
Shiraz |
3 |
Now - 2010 |
An elegant style drinking well now |
2001 |
Shiraz |
4½ |
Now - 2015 |
A big concentrated wine with great depth of ripe fruit & solid tannins. Decanting is recommended. |
2002 |
Shiraz |
4½ |
Now - 2015 |
A cool year producing an elegant finely structured wine with lovely berry fruit, florals & spice with velvety tannins. |
2003 |
Shiraz |
4 |
Now - 2017 |
Complex spicy, savoury characters followed by dark berry fruit. Decant if drinking now. |
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2000 |
Semillon |
4 |
Now |
An inviting nose of toast spread with honey and suggestions of beeswax. |
2001 |
Semillon |
4 |
Now - 2009 |
Complex and rich |
2002 |
Semillon |
4 |
Now - 2010 |
Superb, showing wax, honey and straw notes. |
2003 |
Semillon |
4 |
Now - 2012 |
First Semillon bottled under screw cap. Still fresh with some toast & honey from bottle age. |
2004 |
Semillon |
5 |
Now - 2015 |
Structured and textural, still retaining youthful freshness |
2005 |
Semillon |
5 |
Now - 2016 |
Fresh & complex with good structure & texture |
Juniper Crossing Vintage Chart |
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Vintage |
Variety |
Star Rating |
Best years to drink |
Comments |
2002 |
Cabernet Merlot |
4 1/2 |
Now |
Good flesh and juicy berry fruit, with fine grained tannins |
2003 |
Cabernet Merlot |
4 |
2008-2009 |
A riper style with richness and some spice notes |
2004 |
Cabernet Merlot |
5 |
2008-2012 |
Finely balanced, stylish juicy berry fruit |
4 1/2 |
2008-2011 |
A finer style with juicy fruit and soft integrated oak | ||
2002 |
Shiraz |
3 |
Now |
Smooth and fleshy with velvety tannins |
2003 |
Shiraz |
3 1/2 |
2008-2009 |
Soft fine tannins, complex with a distinct spicy edge |
2004 |
Shiraz |
5 |
2008-2010 |
A great vintage, savoury and earthy with impressive length |
2005 |
Shiraz |
4 1/2 |
2008-2110 |
A diverse range of berry flavours seasoned with licorice and vanillin oak |
2005 |
Semillon Sauvignon Blanc |
4 1/2 |
Now |
A softer, richer, fuller expression of the style |
2006 |
Semillon Sauvignon Blanc |
4 1/2 |
Now - 2009 |
Fresh, taut and citrussy |
5 |
2008-2009 |
An early vintage with a diverse array of flavours and juicy natural acidity | ||
2008 |
Semillon Sauvignon Blanc |
5 |
2008-2010 |
Citrus, grassy & mouthfilling tropical expression of the style |
2003 |
Chardonnay |
4 |
Now - 2009 |
Peachy complex style with a slippery mouthfeel and beautifully balanced oak |
2004 |
Chardonnay |
5 |
2007-2009 |
Supple with lovely texture. Lingering stone fruit and nutty flavours |
2005 |
Chardonnay |
4 1/2 |
2009-2010 |
Moderate oak influence, soft and creamy & full |
2006 |
Chardonnay |
4 1/2 |
2009-2012 |
A cool year resulting in a finely structured, restrained style |
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