It’s hard to write about this producer without mentioning the outstanding value on offer, even if there is plenty more to say about this excellent Margaret River progressive. There is also a core of energy and bohemian spirit running the length of Ben and Naomi Gould’s eclectic range, making the wines so damn digestible, delicious, unpretentious and easy to drink. You can almost taste the passion of down-to-earth, talented growers living their dreams.
Exhibit A: Orange *In Colour. This year’s release is a blend of two-thirds Sauvignon with the remainder Chenin Blanc, the latter sourced from Blind Corner’s Quindalup vineyard and some selected like-minded organic partners in Margaret River. The fruit was hand-harvested and wild-fermented on skins for that attractive sunset colour and, as you might expect from the author of a book called ‘What’s in Your Wine’, there were no additions save for a dash of sulphur.