08/09/2026
FRIDAY TASTING | **es
4pm - 7pm
This week we’ve got one of WA’s most exciting w**emakers behind the tasting bench, and he’s bringing the new Juniper releases with him. Head W**emaker Andrew “Andy” Bretherton has had a hell of a run. His first complete vintage at Juniper produced the 2024 Cornerstone Karridale Chardonnay, which absolutely cleaned up at the Royal Perth W**e Awards, taking W**e of Show, Best White W**e, Best WA W**e and Best Chardonnay from more than 1,000 entries. Its Wilyabrup sibling took Gold, too.
But let's talk some more about the w**emaker, Andy! He has spent nearly 20 years honing his craft, with experience spanning the Mosel, Burgundy and Chianti Classico, alongside significant roles at De Bortoli Yarra Valley and Deep Woods Estate. He was also named Dux of the 2025 Len Evans Tutorial, finishing top of an elite group of just 12 scholars selected from a record 189 applicants for what is often dubbed the greatest w**e school in the world! So, as you can see, this is a very special Tasting week.
Thursday at Como and Friday at North Freo, Andy and Juniper GM, Tom Hill will be pouring six new releases (with all new labels), including the new 2025 Cornerstone Karridale and Wilyabrup Chardonnays, alongside Juniper Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Tempranillo.
So, what are we drinking...?
- Cornerstone Karridale Chardonnay 2025
- Cornerstone Wilyabrup Chardonnay 2025
- Juniper Chardonnay 2025
- Juniper Tempranillo 2024
- Juniper Malbec 2025
- Juniper Cabernet Sauvignon 2024
A seriously good opportunity to taste what’s next from Juniper, with the bloke making it! See you between 4pm - 7pm, folks!