Carbunup Crest must have a large display case for the medals that they have won in recent years. They are producing wines with quality structure. This is Margaret River Wine at its best and at a most reasonable price.
Alex Hudak
Harborne And Cambridge
Summer List 2005.

Carbunup Crest consistently produces high quality wines that are of great value. The reds are brimming with ripe fruit, varietal character and clever winemaking.
James Halliday
Australian Wine Companion
2005 Edition.

Impressive vineyard in the upper reaches of the Wilyabrup Valley. They are carving a reputation of producing quality wines at reasonable prices, consistently being medal winners at local and national shows.
Ray Jordan
Ray Jordan's Guide to Wine
2004 / 05.

Bronze 2006 Stanthorpe Wine Show - QLD

A full bodied wine, deep garnet red in colour with aromas of blackcurrant, licorice and dark cherry. Lifted flavours of black olive, prune and plum with a touch of cinnamon and elegant silky tannin. The wine has good length and a balanced finish complimented by twelve months in oak barrels.

Blend details
68% Cabernet Sauvignon
28% Merlot
2% Malbec
1.5% Cabernet Franc
1% Shiraz
0.5% Grenache.

Specifications
pH 3.42
TA 7.1g/L
13.8% Alc v/v
T SO2 - 73ppm
F SO2 - 40ppm