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Forester Estate
Lifestyle2023
7/10
Forester Estate Lifestyle front label
GrapeShiraz
RegionMargaret River
CountryAustralia
Vintage2023
StyleRed

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The Forester Estate Lifestyle 2023 Shiraz is an approachable, elegant red from the northern Margaret River region of Western Australia, crafted as part of Forester Estate's entry-level 'Lifestyle' range. It received a strong 93/100 score from The Real Review, ranking it #5 of 37 Margaret River Shirazes from the 2023 vintage, and was awarded a Silver medal at the 2023 Melbourne Royal Show. At around AUD $27, it represents excellent value from one of Margaret River's well-regarded family wineries.

Forester Estate

Forester Estate is a family owned winery situated on Wildwood Road, Yallingup, in the northern Margaret River region, built in 2002 as a new-generation winery striving to showcase the distinct regional characters of northern Margaret River fruit.

Blend

100% Shiraz

Tasting Profile

A quintessential Margaret River Shiraz displaying a bright crimson-purple hue, with vibrant red and black fruits taking centre stage. Quality tannins and seamlessly integrated oak contribute to a well-balanced and distinguished wine.

Region

Margaret River is a premium wine region in Western Australia renowned for world-class Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and increasingly Shiraz; the northern sub-region around Yallingup is particularly prized for its gravelly soils that yield refined, structured reds.

Price Context

AUD $27 (approx. USD $16–$20) at retail

Food Pairings

🥩 Beef & Venison🍖 Traditional Australian BBQ🍝 Veal Scallopini with Sage🧀 Aged Hard Cheeses

Critic Scores

93/100 The Real Review (Stuart Knox)89 Halliday Wine Companion Melbourne Royal Wine Show

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