Flametree of Margaret River wins Jimmy Watson Trophy

Relative newcomers takes trophy west

A relative newcomer to the wine scene - Flametree of Margaret River in WA - has snatched the Jimmy Watson trophy from under the noses of some (perhaps) more likely contenders. So, who is Flametree and what is the wine?

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Tasting Notes - old vines and Margaret River treats

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In the fifth installment of our series covering Jancis Robinson's tasting notes on The New Australian 250, she enjoys some centenarian vines from Langmeil in the Barossa Valley, and treats herself to a range from Moss Wood in Margaret River.

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