The 2026 WA Wine Review from Ray Jordan marks another benchmark year for Thompson Estate, with exceptional scores across both estate and Specialist bottlings, underscoring the precision and consistency achieved in recent vintages.
Why Wilyabrup is Iconic for Chardonnay
When it comes to producing world-class Chardonnay, few places rival the reputation of Wilyabrup: a small subregion nestled in the heart of the famed Margaret River wine region. With its gravelly soils, maritime influence and ideal ripening conditions, Wilyabrup has become synonymous with elegant, expressive wines of international acclaim.
Estate Cabernet Awarded Trophy at the Wine Show of Western Australia
The Ian Tyrer Trophy for Best Cabernet Sauvignon was awarded to The Thompson Estate 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon at last week's 2022 Wine Show of Western Australia awards dinner.
New Installations to Thompson Estate Sculpture Collection
In partnership with Sculpture by the Sea, Thompson Estate is proud to present the Thompson Estate Sculpture Collection, a curated selection of important sculptures by International and Australian artists displayed in the grounds of the Winery.
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Chapter 2 The French Paradox was controversial but this was just the start.
In my first Chapter in this series, I outlined the background to the “French Paradox”. The paradox that alcohol may have counteracted the ill effects of high fat consumption in France captured the public imagination, but was controversial from the start, and debate among the expert epidemiologists has been brisk.