Cape Grace

Cape Grace

Growing under the house flag of a pioneering South West family , located a stones throw from the stars of the Willyabrup Valley lies Cape Grace's carefully tended vineyard.

Cape Grace Wines is owned and operated by Robert and Karen Karri-Davies. A great-grandson of timber baron M.C.Davies of Karridale - one of the founders of Margaret River, Robert and Karen Karri-Davies has returned with his family to the region to handcraft fine wines that are full of the flavour and character of Margaret River.

In 1996, Robert and Karen Karri-Davies planted their 15 acre vineyard on the headwaters of the Willyabrup Valley. From the start Robert & Karen set out to produce handcrafted, luxury wines at Cape Grace. The fact that 'great wine is grown in the vineyard' was of vital importance, so when the farm on which Dr Tom Cullity originally wanted to establish Vasse Felix became available, Robert and Karen knew they had 15 acres of prime grape-growing vineyard.

Philosophy of Cape Grace is a work in progress of a long-term commitment to excellence. Its wine is as much about nuance and art as it is skills and passion. Their estate grown fruit and vinification on the property , fermentation in new French & American Oak ( Seguin Moreau ) , free run juice and light pressing , minimal interference and strict temperature and hygiene controls are the hallmarks of a fine wine and all are employed at Cape Grace Wines.

Since a trophy wine for the 'BEST Wine at the 2001 Sheraton Wine Award', with their first vintage , the 2000 Cape Grace Cabernet Sauvignon set the uncompromising quality benchmark for all future wines. This ongoing challenge has been met a splendid collection of Gold , Silver and Bronze Medals for many of their wines of subsequent vintages.

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Wingcent
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http://mysignaturewines.blogspot.com

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