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Jane Faulkner, Halliday Wine Companion 2024
Higher Plane 'The Vanishing Point' Syrah 2022 - 95 Points Special Value
Not sure why it’s called Vanishing Point, but this is guaranteed to lift one’s spirit. One-third of the fruit undergoes carbonic maceration, which explains the outrageously juicy flavour, florals and general vibrancy…Read More
Jane Faulkner, Halliday Wine Companion 2024
Higher Plane 'Sun Dips Low' Fiano 2022 - 95 Points Special Value
Fermented on skins for seven days then aged on lees in used barriques for seven months. Fiano can handle all that and more, being such a versatile variety. Mark Messenger easily moves between the classics of Margaret River (as in…Read More
Jane Faulkner, Halliday Wine Companion 2024
Higher Plane 'Led Astray' Fume Blanc 2022 - 95 Points Special Value
It starts life with fruit off a single vineyard in Karridale, whole-bunch pressed to tank, allowed to settle then popped into used French barriques for wild fermentation, regular lees stirring and on those lees for seven months.…Read More
Jane Faulkner, Halliday Wine Companion 2024
Higher Plane 'Time for Heroes' Malbec 2022 - 94 Points Special Value
Fruit off a single vineyard in Karridale, carbonic maceration for 14 days before destemming and further skin fermentation for six days in 1t open fermenters. Matured in old puncheons for six months. This is bloody delicious. I…Read More
Jane Faulkner, Halliday Wine Companion 2024
Higher Plane 'Two to Tango' Cabernet Malbec 2021 - 93 Points Special Value
Apparently, it does take two to tango – 80/20% cabernet/malbec – even if a splash of petit verdot is included for good measure. A refreshing style in a way with the quality fruit shining through. Menthol-infused…Read More
Jane Faulkner, Halliday Wine Companion 2024
Higher Plane 'Three's Company' Field Blend 2022 - 93 Points Special Value
The company is 68/30% fiano/verdejo and a mere 2% drop of sauvignon blanc, which still imparts plenty of flavour. Lots of stone fruit, herbs and wet stone aromas yet savoury and dry on the palate. Bouncy phenolics work well with…Read More
Jane Faulkner, Halliday Wine Companion 2024
Higher Plane 'Jewels of Karridale' Chardonnay 2022 - 92 Points Special Value
Highly strung with a tightrope of acidity pulling in line citrus flavours, mostly lemon and grapefruit with a touch of lime. There’s a steely sensation across the palate, mouth-watering and refreshing. In time this will…Read More
Stuart Knox, therealreview.com
Higher Plane 'Vanishing Point' Syrah 2022 - 91 Points ★★★★
Deep ruby with a rich purple hue at the rim. Mulberry, black olive and a hint of graphite lift from the glass. Full bodied with ripe black fruits, dark graphite savoury tones and well-formed tannins make it immediately appealing…Read More
Kasia Sobiesiak, winefront.com.au
Higher Plane 'Vanishing Point' Syrah 2022, 91 Points
One of those wines that have a purple tinge and smell purple too. Violets and Damson plums, blackberries, cherry blossoms. Very juicy in flavour, but stays on the sour side, with just a hint of spice and slightly grainy tannins…Read More
Angus Hughson, winepilot.com
Higher Plane 'Sun Dips Low' Fiano 2022 - 91 Points
This stylish example of Australian Fiano delivers plenty for the price with an impressive assortment of pear, melon, and gently floral aromas with a nice touch of savoury oak spice adding detail. It certainly has the exotic Fiano…Read More
Angus Hughson, winepilot.com
Higher Plane 'Jewels of Karridale' Chardonnay 2022 - 90 Points
This elegant and refined 2022 Margaret River Chardonnay is a bright and fresh style that is energetic and youthful. It opens with ample aromas of pear and citrus aromas well tuned to gentle, spicy oak. A juicy acidity provides…Read More
Jane Faulkner, winecompanion.com.au
Higher Plane 'Jewels of Karridale' Chardonnay 2022 - 92 Points Special Value
Highly strung with a tightrope of acidity pulling in line citrus flavours, mostly lemon and grapefruit with a touch of lime. There’s a steely sensation across the palate, mouth-watering and refreshing. In time this will…Read More
Paul Edwards, The West Australian
Higher Plane 'Time for Heroes' Malbec 2022 - 91 Points
Captivating flavours and aromas make for a delicious youthful crunchy red with a fine chalky mouthfeel. It displays a typical showy malbec pungency, best described as spice meets florals. Smash together white and Sichuan pepper,…Read More
Kasia Sobiesiak, winefront.com.au
Higher Plane Three's Company Field Blend 2022 - 93 Points
Mostly Fiano, some Verdejo and a drop of SB. Verdejo fermented on skins for 5 days. I start with texture, as it’s the thing here. It’s soft chalky, very salty and with a bitter brown lime grip finish. Yet not harsh…Read More
Kasia Sobiesiak, winefront.com.au
Higher Plane Sun Dips Low Fiano 2022 - 91 Points
Not one miss with the new release at Higher Plane so far. The whites are crisp, with a thread of refreshing briny character, heaps of flavour and length. This one is no different. Yellow apples, nectarines, grilled nuts. There…Read More
Andrew Graham, ozwinereview.com
Higher Plane Sun Dips Low Fiano 2022 - 92 Points
From Higher Plane’s new range of affordable, unconventional Margaret River styles. Lo-fi winemaking marks the range with fun packaging. I like! This is Margaret River Fiano that spent seven days on skins before it was…Read More
Andrew Graham, ozwinereview.com
Higher Plane Three's Company Field Blend 2022 - 91 Points
More fun from Higher Plane. Margaret River Verdejo, Fiano & Sauvignon Blanc. Several different picks, so not a true field blend. The final mix is 68% Fiano, 30% Verdejo & 2% Sauvignon Blanc. Notably, the Verdejo was wild…Read More
Kasia Sobiesiak, winefront.com.au
Higher Plane Jewels of Karridale Chardonnay 2022 - 93 Points
New era at Higher Plane and it’s looking good.Lightly toasted oak, nougat, pine needles, there’s biscuity/sweet complexity and a strong zesty citrus freshness on the nose. Intensity doesn’t disappoint, flavours…Read More
Jane Faulkner, winecompanion.com,au
Higher Plane Two to Tango Cabernet Malbec 2021 - 93 Points Special Value
Apparently, it does take two to tango – 80/20% cabernet/malbec – even if a splash of petit verdot is included for good measure. A refreshing style in a way with the quality fruit shining through. Menthol-infused…Read More
Jane Faulkner, winecompanion.com.au
Higher Plane Three's Company Field Blend 2022 - 93 Points, Special Value
The company is 68/30% fiano/verdejo and a mere 2% drop of sauvignon blanc, which still imparts plenty of flavour. Lots of stone fruit, herbs and wet stone aromas yet savoury and dry on the palate. Bouncy phenolics work well with…Read More
Kasia Sobiesiak, winefront.com.au
Higher Plane Led Astray Fumé Blanc - 92 Points
A new look from Higher Plane. Cool. Sauvignon Blanc 100% barrel fermented.Grilled lemons, smoky character with bitter zesty citrus tone. Slippery texture, full in flavour, with high acidity, but folding creamy as sour yoghurt.…Read More
James Halliday, winecompanion.com.au
Higher Plane Forest Grove Chardonnay 2021 - 93 points, Special Value
Barrel fermented and matured in French oak for around nine months. In the fuller style of Margaret River chardonnay and carries it off with élan. The bouquet brings grapefruit, white peach and cashew into play while the…Read More
Huon Hooke, therealreview.com
Higher Plane Time For Heroes Malbec 2022 - 91 Points ★★★★
Electric purple colour, stains the glass. Smells purple too, if that's possible. Mulberry, blueberry. Bold fruit-driven and yet amazingly it's not shrill or raw-tasting. There is softness and roundness, amplitude without…Read More
Ray Jordan, 2023 WA Wine Reviews
Higher Plane Syrah 2020 - 94 Points
Another of the increasing number of Syrah style shiraz coming from established regions. It shows a distinct shift in gears and provides a wonderfully appealing wine. I liked the 2019 version of this one but this vintage displays…Read More
Ray Jordan, 2023 WA Wine Reviews
Higher Plane Fiano 2021 - 92 Points
Love this variety. And it’s become quite something in the hands of winemaker Mark Messenger. In this case there’s a small contribution from Sauvignon Blanc. It’s a variety most common in southern Italy and on…Read More
Ray Jordan, 2023 WA Wine Reviews
Higher Plane Cabernet Malbec 2020 - 92 Points
This is right in the wheelhouse for quality modestly priced drinking and once again showing the admirable virtues of blending Cabernet with the juicy red fruit of Malbec. It’s a stylish medium-bodied wine chock full of…Read More
Huon Hooke, therealreview.com
Higher Plane Cabernet Malbec 2020 - 90 Points ★★★★
Deep red-purple colour; nutty oak and cassis aromas, and the palate has a definite blackberry-like sweetness in the centre, plenty of firm tannins chiming in on the finish. A solid Cabernet with authentic flavour that is very…Read More
James Halliday, winecompanion.com.au
Higher Plane Fiano 2021 - 94 Points
Comes through strongly with that illusion of oak on the bouquet, then a super-fresh palate with great energy and drive in a citrus skin, zest and juice theme.Drink by 202694 Points Special ValueJames Halliday
James Halliday, winecompanion.com.au
Higher Plane Malbec 2021 - 92 Points
'100% whole bunch hasn't taken the edge off the vivid, almost luminous, magenta hue. It wouldn't surprise to find this has bypassed contact with oak, a notion given more currency by the suggestion on the back label that it should…Read More
Erin Larkin, James Halliday's Wine Companion
Higher Plane Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 - 92 Points
'89/8/3% cabernet sauvignon/merlot/cabernet franc. Matured in French oak for 18 months (45% new). Released in March 2022, the wine will be 6 years old. 2016 was a vintage defined by tannin and acid, meaning these wines will live…Read More
Erin Larkin, winecompanion.com.au
Higher Plane Syrah 2020 - 91 Points
'Hoo, Nelly. Lots of fun here: tasty, vibrant, sappy, layered and fresh. All good things. A touch sharp through the finish, but plenty to enjoy.'Drink by 202791 PointsErin Larkin, winecompanion.com.au
Erin Larkin, James Halliday's Wine Companion
Higher Plane Fume Blanc 2021 - 91 Points
'Concentrated, intense and decidedly cheesy, the oak has lent a savoury aspect to this wine. The fruit is really bombastically bright, the briny acidity is juicy and threads it all together. Will be even better in a year once all…Read More
Huon Hooke, The Real Review.com
Higher Plane Fume Blanc 2021 - 93 Points
'Light to very light straw colour, with a spicy, nutty barrel-fermented bouquet that suggest some new oak has been used. The palate is likewise rich and full, texturally smooth and fluent, with harmony and length. The oak is less…Read More
Huon Hooke, The Real Review.com
Higher Plane Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 - 93 Points ★★★★
‘Strong vanilla, chocolate and Malteaser aromas are dominating the fruit at this point, toasty oak notes combine with earthy, cedary savoury palate flavours, backed up by ample tannins, which add an appropriate degree of…Read More
Aaron Brasher, The Real Review.com
Higher Plane Malbec 2021 - 92 Points
'Inky, deep, incredibly dark and impenetrable in colour. Really dark aromas, plums, mulberry, graphite, charcuterie, cedar a touch of whole-bunch sap and spice. Dark, fleshy, juicy, vibrant and so smashable. Plenty of plush fruit…Read More
Campbell Mattinson, winefront.com.au
Higher Plane Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 - 94 Points
‘89% cabernet sauvignon, 8% merlot, 3% cabernet franc. Released as a 5-6 year old.Incredibly primary and bold. As good as this is right now, it’s still a good few years from its peak. Blackcurrant and gravel, violets…Read More
Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front
Higher Plane Malbec 2021 - 91 Points
‘100% whole bunch, carbonic fermentation, de-stemmed after 14 days, no additions, wild ferment. No oak. Unfined.Punchy with fruit flavour. Ready to rip right now. Raspberry and blackcurrant with plenty of savoury spice…Read More
Ray Jordan, The Weekend West Australian
Higher Plane Fume Blanc 2021 - 95 Points
'You know straight away from the lemony floral notes on the nose that this savvy has seen a bit of oak. It was whole-bunch-pressed and wild yeast fermented going straight into barrel with a 10 per cent new oak contribution. The…Read More
James Suckling.com
Higher Plane Cabernet Malbec 2018 - 94 Points
This wine has a subtle yet complex profile with a mix of blue and black berries, chocolate and crushed stones and a touch of menthol. Full-bodied with impressive depth that lasts long on the palate. Extremely polished tannins…Read More
James Suckling.com
Higher Plane Forest Grove Chardonnay 2020 - 90 Points
Vanilla, cooked apples, baked apricots and pastries on the nose. Lemons and hints of herbs, too. Medium-to full-bodied with bright acidity and a sleek, fresh finish. Drink now.90 Points Weekly Tasting Report 5th-11th October…Read More
James Suckling.com
Higher Plane Fiano 2020 - 90 Points
Perfumed nose of jasmine, lemon blossom, apricot, apple and pink grapefruit. Some juniper berries, too. Medium-to full-bodied with bright acidity and perfumed, floral character. Vegan. Drink now90 Points Weekly Tasting Report…Read More
James Suckling.com
Higher Plane 'Slow' 2020 - 90 Points
Aromatic nose of guavas, pears, waxed lemons, citrus blossom and asparagus tips. Medium-bodied with tangy acidity and waxy, lightly bitter floral character. Drink now.90 Points Weekly Tasting Report 5th-11th October 2021, James…Read More
Erin Larkin, James Halliday's Wine Companion
Higher Plane Syrah 2019 - 93 Points
‘10% whole bunches, hand plunged, 10 days on skins, matured for 9 months in seasoned French hogsheads. Blackberries, mulberries and salted licorice form the heart and soul of this wine. The tannins bolster the fruit with an…Read More
Erin Larkin, James Halliday's Wine Companion
Higher Plane Fiano 2020 - 93 Points
‘Fruit from Forest Grove in the south. 2 days skin contact, barrel ferment, matured for 6 months. Nashi pear, white pepper and green apple. The fruit has brilliant concentration – like biting into a perfectly ripe…Read More
Erin Larkin, James Halliday's Wine Companion
Higher Plane Forest Grove Chardonnay 2020 - 92 Points
‘Gingin clone, barrel fermented in French oak (16% new). Taut, spicy and pure, this has salted preserved lemon, yellow peach, red apple and some crushed nuts through the finish. Very pretty.’ Drink by 2026 92 Points…Read More
Erin Larkin, James Halliday's Wine Companion
Higher Plane Malbec 2020 - 91 Points
‘Whole-bunch carbonic maceration for 14 days prior to wild ferment on skins for a further 6 days. Briefly settled in old oak puncheons prior to early bottling. The colour is an insane shade of fuschia, which is matched in…Read More