Wine - Sons & Daughters Wines

Philosophy

We believe our wines should be true to what they really are and where they are grown… almost like us being true to who we are and where we grew up. Truthfulness produces two beautiful characteristics, namely transparency and trust.

Margaret River

Nouveau Blanc

2022

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When we think back to the people we’ve met and the places we’ve been, it is always the moments we shared together that we value most. It’s all those little moments that make life a big adventure. We have discovered that this life surely brings tears, smiles and memories of which the tears do dry out and the smiles do fade away, but the memories last forever. We do not always realise the value of a single moment until it becomes a memory. Many of us will say that the greatest legacy we can leave our children is happy memories. At Sons & Daughters we believe that the moments we share with those we treasure are the memories we keep forever.

This magical blend of 48% Sauvignon Blanc, 14% Gewürztraminer, 14% Chardonnay, 12% Chenin Blanc and 12% Muscat are made from some amazing fruit from Karridale and Treeton which is the cooler southern and moderate middle parts of Margaret River. The Sauvignon Blanc, Gewürztraminer and Chardonnay were separately wild fermented in 500L French oak puncheons and 300L Hogsheads to give it length, texture, depth and a bit of funkiness behind the lovely acid backbone. The Chenin and Muscat were fermented in stainless steel tanks for freshness and vibrant aromatics. The purity of this wine is complimented with notes of gooseberries, white peaches, kiwi fruit, lemon blossoms and a slight grassiness which finishes with a refreshing minerality and lots of depth in flavour. This wine will compliment any fresh salad, oysters, fresh fish or poultry dishes or your favourite cheese board.

Margaret River

Rosé

2021

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Mum use to say the best therapy in life is a good honest belly laugh, especially with the ones we love. Hold onto the truth she said, don’t take life too serious and smile a lot, and the whole world smiles with you. Focus on the things you can change for the good and let go of the ones that you can’t, it usually turns out fine. Some people surely know the art in choosing joy and how to bring sunshine to every room. At Sons & Daughters we believe that joy and laughter might perhaps not add years to your life, but it will surely add some life to your years.

An exceptional parcel of Margaret River Shiraz was used to make this beautiful Provence style of Rose. Beautiful pale pink in colour with lots of strawberries, fresh cherries, cranberry nougat, rose petals and a lovely savoury finish. A small portion of this wine was stored and fermented in French barrels which added creaminess, texture and some subtle structure. The wine was wild fermented in a stainless steel tank. A more complex style of dry Rosé to enjoy on a warm summer's day, and it goes well with many dishes including seared salmon, chicken salad or soft cheeses.

Margaret River

Chardonnay

2020

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Every day we are faced with the view that time equals money, but when it comes to time spent with family and friends we are investing in a different kind of wealth. A type of wealth that is worth much more than money and one you won’t regret one day when it’s all been said and done. Time has the greatest value of all things and cannot be bought and it is sometimes very hard to give. At Sons & Daughters we believe in giving our precious time generously, enjoying every minute spent with the people we treasure as there is only one thing more valuable than time and that is the ones we spend it on.

A style of Chardonnay that reflects the beautiful cool climate of Karridale where it is grown. Wild fermented with partial malolactic fermentation and aged for 11 months in only the finest Burgundian oak to give a blend of the Old and New World of Chardonnay. Vibrant, textural, creamy and complex with lovely floral, citrus and flinty notes and a focussed, lingering acidity. The perfect companion for any poultry dishes, rich and creamy fish or your favourite curry.

Great Southern

Pinot Noir

2020

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True patience is an attitude one has to learn when training yourself in the art of wine, and it’s also a valuable skill in being a parent or a life partner. Patience is the ability to stay calm and connected while you are waiting for the outcomes you desire. Some would say that patience is a virtue and the capacity to keep a good attitude while waiting. It gives you power over your emotions and compassion for others. At Sons & Daughters we believe that patience isn’t always about waiting for the storm to pass, but sometimes about learning how to dance in the rain.

The fruit is from one of the coolest sites in Frankland River and was partially hand harvested to include large amounts of whole bunches in the fermentation of which all were done in small batches in open top wooden fermenters. This resulted in a palate that is covered with lovely dark cherries, cranberries and sweet spices complemented with an earthy and potpourri bouquet. Aged in only the finest Burgundian oak barrels for 16 months to ensure a wine true to its origins. This Pinot Noir was built to stand the test of time and will only evolve into a more captivating example of this most noble variety. Perfect with lighter lunches, braised duck, game dishes, creamy pastas or even just your favourite cured meats and cheeses.

Margaret River

Chardonnay Pet Nat

2022

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Peace was never meant to be found only in times when our soul is at rest and life is good, but more so in the times when life has cast its shadows over our last little beams of sunshine. At Sons & Daughters we believe in the art of letting peace rush over us like a river and choosing to say that it is well with my soul. May we find peace and may we choose to see the sparkling sky.

We thought of going full swing with our first Pet Nat and did it again in 2022 and crafted it again from some of the finest Chardonnay fruit in Forest Grove, Margaret River. This wine had absolutely no additives or sulphur added during processing, during fermentation or thereafter. The fruit was gently pressed and only the free run portion was used in this wine. The fermentation was 100% natural from indigenous yeast from the vineyard in a very small stainless steel tank which produced a long cool ferment. The wine has luscious white stone fruit flavours with some underlining lemon curd characteristics which brings a lovely soft and lingering acidity. This natural sparkling is very generous and extremely moreish. A great aperitif with your favourite soft cheeses and also goes well with creamy and Thai dishes.

Margaret River

Rouge

2020

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One of the most liberating things we have learnt in this life is the art in forgiving and letting go. To forgive is to set a prisoner free, and then realise the prisoner was you. The scars we have has a profound place and serves as a reminder to forgive and to let go. Forgiving oneself is the starting point in being a giver of this precious gift. At Sons and Daughters we believe the first to apologise is the bravest, the first to forgive is the strongest and the first to forget is the happiest.

This wine came about with the initiative of crafting the flip side of a traditional GSM from the South of Rhone. All these varieties were fermented separately, but blended together to finish malolactic fermentation as a trio in two French hogsheads where it was aged in oak for 16 months. The Mourvèdre brings a lovely soft chalky structure, dark plums, tobacco leaf, deep colour and violets. The Syrah is from the Southern end of Margaret River and brings dark cherries with some good fleshiness, sweet spices and white pepper. The Grenache adds some raspberries, fresh acidity, grainy tannins and savouriness with notes of leather. This wine will age really well and become even more intriguing over time. It will compliment any robust meat or game dishes or food rich in spices.

Great Southern,

Margaret River

Rouge Blanc

2021

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Sometimes two are simply better than one, and meant to be together in unity. From making the other one shine brighter to enhancing the uniqueness of each of the individuals. This can also be true in music, as well as in the art of wine, as it is with our Rouge Blanc. From the seductive and captivating bouquet of our Pinot Noir to the focus and purity of our Chardonnay, we give you a symphony made in heaven. At Sons & Daughters we believe that two are better than one if those two were destined to sing as one.

Being our two favourite varieties, it was destined for us to try and marry them together in a beautiful duo. The Pinot Noir (70% of blend) spent about 4 days on skins cold soaking where it was taken to barrel and wild fermented on high solids in French oak. The Chardonnay (30% of blend) was gently pressed, settled and also wild fermented on high solids in French oak. The nose expresses some lovely barrel ferment characters including sweet spices, dark cherries, little bit of funk and biscuity nuances. The pallet shows a generous sweet viscosity and rich flavours of cherry clafoutis, sweet cedar spices and camarosa strawberries, cream and waffle cone.

This wine goes really well with seared salmon and mash potato, roast chicken or creamy pasta with mushrooms and parmesan. It can be enjoyed at room temperature or very slightly chilled.