The Real Review | Duke’s Vineyard in Safe Hands

Ben, Sarah and Dujac at Cellar Door

Huon Hooke, a notoriously tough marker for The Real Review, awarded Duke's Vineyard a slew of high points after tasting through the portfolio in November 2022. 

95pts – Magpie Hill Reserve Riesling 2022
95pts – Single Vineyard Riesling 2022
95pts – Frankland River Riesling 2022
94pts – Protea Sauvignon Blanc 2022
93pts – Maleeya Gewurztraminer 2022

We are thrilled that Huon Hooke shared his perspectives on our stewardship as well as a round-up of tasting notes on The Real Review. 

Duke's Vineyard in safe hands
December 13, 2022 - Houn Hooke
One of the more interesting ‘musical chairs’ manoeuvres this year was Ben Cane and his partner Sarah Date buying Duke's Vineyard in the Porongurup ranges in the far south of Western Australia. Cane was previously the winemaker at Cape Mentelle in Margaret River, so he is a very capable winemaker....
To learn more about Houn Hooke's experience with our portfolio and view his tasting notes, read the full article.