2024 Voyager Sparkling Chenin Blanc

94 pts NICK RYAN TOP 100
A signature sparkling from one of WA’s best Chenin sites - crisp, dry, and a whole lot better value than Vouvray!

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Description

Western Australia’s sunshine in a bottle. This sparkling Chenin Blanc is a fresh, crunchy aperitif style with real personality made for long lunches and warm afternoons.

From the organically farmed Weightmans Block 1, this is a bright and zesty sparkler that captures Chenin’s natural vibrancy. It’s all hand-harvested fruit, mostly fermented in stainless steel with just a whisper of oak (5% in new puncheon) for subtle roundness. The wine then rests on lees until disgorgement to build complexity and polish the bead.

Expect aromas of green apple skin, elderflower and lime blossom, followed by a palate that’s alive with citrus zest, faint pastry notes, and a chalky, mineral edge. The finish is crisp and dry, with the energy and lift that make Chenin such an underrated gem for sparkling.

A homegrown, sunshine-ready sparkling wine that offers something different and delicious from Margaret River.

94 points
"a wine of neatly lifted green apple and pear skin aromatics, with fine florals and soft suggestions of sourdough starter. There’s a fine pithiness to the palate, a gentle phenolic squeeze that rounds the wine off beautifully."
- Nick Ryan (The Weekend Australian)

94 points - "Top 100 Wines of 2025 While most of the best sparklings across the country remain wedded to the conventional wisdom of chardonnay, pinot noir or both, a few winemakers are prepared to consider broader possibilities. Tim Shand is one of them. Here he uses estate-grown organic chenin blanc and delivers a wine of neatly lifted green apple and pear skin aromatics, with fine florals and soft suggestions of sourdough starter. There’s a fine pithiness to the palate, a gentle phenolic squeeze that rounds the wine off beautifully." - Nick Ryan (The Weekend Australian)

Customer Reviews

Customer Reviews

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Russell C.
Preconceptions

Expectations sometimes don't quite reach preconceptions.
While clean and refreshing, it falls short in depth of flavour and that snappy quinine bite ,
often seen on the finish of the better Vouvray chenin.

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Georgia P.
Very good

Very balanced with fine bubbles - crowd pleaser!

Price Bracket $31 to $40
Type Sparkling
Variety Chenin Blanc
Country Australia
Region Margaret River
Australian State WA
Feature Organic
Reviewed By The Weekend Australian
Critic Score 94
Alcohol 12.5%
Size 750ml
Vintage 2024
Closure Screw Cap

Voyager Estate

Established in 1978, Voyager Estate, a pioneering Margaret River wine estate founded by Michael Wright, has celebrated over four decades of excellence. Nestled in Stevens Valley, its undulating slopes, warm summers, and maritime breezes shape the unique qualities of its world-class Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. Led by Michael's daughter, Alexandra Burt, the family-owned estate remains dedicated to showcasing the region's distinctiveness through progressive winemaking and immersive experiences for visitors.

From organic certification to innovative sustainability initiatives, Voyager Estate prioritizes environmental responsibility. The estate's commitment is evident in practices such as composting grape marc, telemetry-controlled irrigation, and raising ducks to combat pests. With Chardonnay and Cabernet as cornerstones, the range includes Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon, Shiraz, and blends. The recent addition of Chief Winemaker Tim Shand in 2022 marks a new chapter, infusing the historic estate with innovation and youthful vigor. As Voyager Estate looks to the future, Shand's expertise promises a continued legacy of excellence in Margaret River winemaking.

Chief Winemaker, Tim Shand. Voyager Estate

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