Jane and Peter Thompson purchased the Thompson Estate property in 1994, and the first plantings of chardonnay and pinot were in 1997, followed by the cabernet plantings in 1998. From the outset at Thompson Estate, the focus has been on high quality wine production and this has been recognized in a large number of wine show medals and accolades from the wine press. The most treasured has been the recognition by James Halliday, Australia’s premier wine critic, that Thompson Estate is a Five Red Star winery, placing it in the top echelon of Australian wineries.

Brilliant pale gold with luminous straw hues. The aroma is showing white peach, nectarine and Meyer lemon layered with roasted hazelnut, flint and delicate French oak. The palate is flavoursome and effortlessly refined, balancing concentrated stone fruit with vibrant natural acidity and a creamy, beautifully textured mouthfeel. Premium French oak is seamlessly integrated, contributing nuances of vanilla bean, toasted almond and gentle spice. A lingering mineral thread carries the wine through an exceptionally long and elegant finish. A benchmark Margaret River Chardonnay delivering outstanding complexity, precision and world-class elegance. Outstanding; Rated: 97 Points; Vino Masters

From the Wilyabrup sub-regions in Margaret River. The gentlest of oak influences for this stunning Chardonnay. Yellow/gold in hue, the nose offers aromas of lemon curd, cashews, stone fruits, ginger, a touch of orange rind are already evident here. A wine of power and balance with superb length, this is seamless and seductive, with a line of fine acidity providing life and energy. Seriously good Chardonnay which will reward at any time over the next decade. Drink to: 2026-2036; Price: $100.00; Rating: 95 Points; Ken Gargett