Relocated to a purpose-built but utilitarian winery after previously inhabiting the exotic surrounds of the old Albany wool store, Galafrey makes wines with plenty of robust, if not rustic, character, drawing grapes in the main from estate plantings. Following the death of husband/father/founder Ian Tyrer, Kim and Linda Tyrer have taken up the reins, announcing, ‘There is girl power happening at Galafrey Wines!' There is a cornucopia of back vintages available, some superb and underpriced, at the cellar door. The arrival of Paul Nelson as winemaker bodes well for the future. Exports to China and Japan.
 
 
4.5 star wine
RATING 90 Galafrey Mount Barker Unoaked Chardonnay 2009
Variety: Unoaked Chardonnay
Region: Mount Barker
Drink by: 2012
Date tasted: 4/12/2009
Alcohol:13%
Offers more than the majority in this style, with
tangy grapefruit and stone fruit flavours running
through the generous palate.

RATING 89 Galafrey Reserve Semillon 2009
Variety: Semillon
Region: Mount Barker
Drink by: 2014
Date tasted: 4/12/2009
Alcohol:14%
Bright green yellow, suggesting some skin contact
perhaps; has a mix of citrus, stone fruit and oak on
the medium-bodied palate.

RATING 93 Galafrey Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2009
Variety: Semillon Sauvignon
Blanc
Region: Mount Barker
Drink by: 2012
Date tasted: 4/12/2009
Alcohol:13.5%
Pale straw-green; a fragrant and aromatic bouquet
with gooseberry, guava and citrus sets the scene for a
palate with good drive and length to its positive fruit
flavours.

RATING 91 Galafrey Reserve Dry Land Mount Barker Riesling 2009
Variety: Riesling
Region: Mount Barker
Drink by: 2016
Date tasted: 4/12/2009
Alcohol:11.5%
Some spicy notes on the bouquet, then moves
decisively to mouthfilling, lime-accented flavours,
surprisingly full given the modest alcohol.


RATING 91 Galafrey Reserve Dry Grown Mount Barker Shiraz 2006
Variety: Shiraz
Region: Mount Barker
Drink by: 2016
Date tasted: 4/12/2009
Alcohol:12.5%
Good colour; a fragrant bouquet with a mix of red
and black fruits, spice and a hint of pepper; the lightto
medium-bodied palate has good length and
balance.