Yilgarnia Wines
Yilgarnia Wines was founded by Peter and Peg Buxton who have been farming in Denmark for over fifty years. Today their son, Anthony Buxton is the Chief Viticulturist and Winemaker.
With Barrel Farm acting as the new Cellar Door for Yilgarnia Wines, the vision remains the same: a commitment to producing quality red and white wines and handcrafted ‘method champenoise’ sparkling red, white and pink wines.
Indulge in a captivating wine tasting experience, where you’ll savour a curated selection of our wines. Perfect for enthusiasts and newcomers alike, this tasting journey offers an immersive way to explore Yilgarnia's distinct varietals and craftsmanship.
All Yilgarnia Wines are grown and produced on the original Buxton family farm, a single vineyard estate winery.
White Wines
CHARDONNAY 2023
This modern cool climate unoaked Chardonnay delivers enticing fresh citrus aromas seamlessly integrated with tones of white peach and nectarine. A vibrant long and scrumptious palate with finely balanced acid support leaves you with an elegant clean finish.
SAUVIGNON BLANC 2024
Harvested to achieve maximum fruit complexity and flavour after a dry pristine growing season, this fine Sauvignon Blanc demonstrates a beautiful balance of young acidity with delicate gooseberry and passionfruit tones and a lingering citrus finish.
SEMILLON SAUVIGNON BLANC 2023
Our most popular classic blend successfully expresses a complex combination of grassy herbaceous tones from the Semillon with ripe stone fruit and passionfruit characteristics from the Sauvignon Blanc. Its lingering vibrancy and zesty lemon finish will have you reaching back for another pour.
ROSE 2023
Bright and flavoursome, this dry ‘French style’ rose is made from a blend of free run juice of our red grapes creating a character-filled and textural wine. You can expect to find a balanced palate of delicate red berries with a hint of citrus and a refreshing savoury mouthfeel.
Red Wines
CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2021
This delicate Cabernet demonstrates generous amounts of blackcurrant fruit aromas that follow through to a seamless palate. A great texture that is long and balanced with well-weighted oak and ripe tannins.
SHIRAZ 2021
A long growing season of sunny days and cool nights along the South Coast has ensured the rich dark berry flavours develop into elegant velvet characteristics with savoury notes of earth and spice. This approachable Shiraz crafts a beautiful complexity of oak, fruit and acidity with great concentration of flavour.
MERLOT 2021
This aromatic cool climate Merlot has rich gracious aromas of ripe red berries with a hint of earthy oak. Packed with delicious cherry flavours that linger on the palate, well rounded with elegant firm tannins.
CABERNET MERLOT 2021
An equal blend of these two classic varietals form a great partnership complimenting each other in producing a succulent wine with good complexity, body and texture. Aromas of black and red berries infused with vanilla oak fragrances that is thoroughly enjoyable to drink.
Sparkling Wines
REMEMBRANCE SPARKLING WHITE
Our hand-crafted Sparkling White displays classic flavours of citrus and stone fruit. The delicate fruit characteristics are supported by a savoury cashew yeast texture with an impressive long clean finish.
The Yilgarnia vineyard is located on land adjacent to King George Sound, Albany. Remembrance Sparkling White is named in recognition of the ANZACS who first departed from these shores on 1st November 1914.
SPARKLING SHIRAZ
This Methode Traditionale Sparkling Shiraz displays classic black pepper & fruit cake intensity. These flavours are complimented by earthier tones with a savoury yeast texture.
PEGGY’S PET NAT
Our artisanal approach to a naturally fermented Chardonnay with a hint of Merlot creating a pink blush Pet Nat. A super young sparkling joy that is bursting with fresh citrus, apple & peachy pear flavours. The perfect match for picnics on lazy sunny afternoons paired with your favourite grazing board.
Yilgarnia is the most southern of three ancient landmasses that make up Western Australia. Our logo is a fossil from those times.