Margaret River

Cabernet Sauvignon

Merlot

Petit Verdot

Chardonnay

Sauvignon Blanc

Malbec

Located in Wadandi Boodja in the South West corner of Western Australia, Jilyara is hidden away in the sub-region of Wilyabrup, in the heart of the famed Margaret River wine region. It is a small in size, but big in passion, family owned and run vineyard.

The first vines were planted by the Cotterell family in 1995, and from the beginning everything has been done with the upmost care to make the most of this fantastic site and grow the best fruit possible. Nine hectares were planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc, varieties that are have been proven to make some of the best wines in Margaret River.  With a north-south aspect and nestled within undulating valleys, the estate is protected from the elements behind a nature reserve, yet near enough to the ocean to hear the surf. The vineyard is tended to by Craig & Maria and a small band of loyal workers who do everything from pruning to picking.

Australia

Western Australia

South West Australia

Jilyara

After completing her Batchelor of Agricultural Science at Melbourne University, and working throughout Victoria and South Australia in the broad acre farming industry for several years, Laura decided she want to specialise in a more specific field. While travelling throughout Europe for 10 months, she fell in love with the vineyards and wineries throughout France and decided to pursue a career in Viticulture. Laura moved to Perth to begin a Diploma in Viticulture. In 2004, Laura returned to Victoria and undertook her first vintage at Blue Pyrenees Estate, cementing her decision to return to Margaret River and complete an Oenology degree at Curtin University.

2006 saw Laura undertake a vintage at Vasse Felix, and she remained in the cellar until the end of the year. A transfer to the marketing department within Vasse Felix gave Laura a greater understanding of yet another aspect of the wine game, however it was her love of winemaking that saw her return to the winery mid-2007 where she worked alongside Virginia Willcock as assistant winemaker, then white winemaker.

After working at Vasse Felix for 8 years, family life saw Laura step back to a production and marketing role within the wine industry, however as the kids have grown, time has again allowed Laura to step back into the vineyards and winery and back to her love of winemaking.

Working with Jilyara has been a wonderful opportunity to get back into the winemaking side of the industry, and working with such premium Margaret River fruit and the fabulous team at Jilyara is an absolute privilege.

Laura Bowler

Born and raised in Perth, it was summers spent ‘Down South’ that planted the idea of winemaking as a profession in Kate’s head. Her first hands on winemaking participation came through year 10 work experience spent at Houghton Wines in the Swan Valley, where she met people who she would  later work and judge at wine shows with.

Upon completion of a Bachelor Degree in Viticulture & Oenology Kate spent the next few years exploring the world of wine, in both Australia and overseas, gathering diverse experiences from dancing in the old concrete lagars (special port fermenters) while making Port in the Douro Valley, to some chilly days making sparkling wine in the UK, to the gravity fed barrel storage caves in Oregon, as well as learning from the many incredible winemakers, viticulturalists and cellar crew she met along her path.

Her winemaking achievements have been recognised by Gourmet Traveller Wine who have named her as a finalist as Young Winemaker of the Year, and the Young Gun of Wine Awards where she was a Top 12 finalist.

She has been with Jilyara since 2018, and has a natural affinity to Wilyabrup after spending nearly 10 years working with Fraser Gallop Estate. Drawing on her experience, Kate is crafting wines of the highest quality, and by respecting the fruit she is allowing the wine to express the terroir of the vineyard. She works very closely with Craig and Maria throughout the year to ensure the wines are a true team effort.

These days Kate is often accompanied to the vineyard and winery by her young daughter. When not winemaking Kate loves spending time with her family and friends, making the most of Margaret River’s outdoor lifestyle, and great food & wine scene.

Kate Morgan

Savoury and dense, lush in a firm kind of way

Honeycomb Corner Cabernet Sauvignon

White

Soft and sophisticated, complex yet delicate.  

The Williams' Block Chardonnay

A plush, soft and dense Cabernet, showing harmonious interplay between tannin and fruit.

Heath Road Cabernet Sauvignon

Bright and easy to drink, laden with tropical fruit.

Honeycomb Corner Sauvignon Blanc

Aromatics of lemon sherbet, white florals, peach. The palate has honeydew, mandarin, and grapefruit, witch cardamom spice and creamy oak. It’s a delicate, clean and fresh wine. 

Heath Road Chardonnay

A juicy and moreish, medium bodied wine, with soft and supple tannins; full of dark fruits, cinnamon and nutmeg spice. 

Heath Road Malbec

This is a rich, inviting & cohesive wine with silky tannins and firm acid. With aromatics of violets and chocolate, it's full of dark berry fruits, spice, and warm French oak.

Margaret River

Jilyara

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