Frankland River
Home to some of the oldest grapevines in Western Australia, the Frankland River wine region is one of the five subregions of the Great Southern, Western Australia and is located at the northwestern corner of the region. In 1956, the wine growing potential of this land was first determined by a renowned viticulturalist from the United States called Dr. Harold Olmo. He noted that the climate was similar to that of Bordeaux, France, where the summers are cool which holds the key to excellent grape ripening conditions.
The river valley of this region plays an important part to the climate of the region. During the winter and spring time, it creates air circulation between the land and sea that keeps the frost at bay, which help reduce problems of vine frosting. In the summer, the river valley helps funnel cool air north from the ocean that helps cool down the grapevines during the afternoon heat, prolonging the ripening period for wine grapes. Thanks to its relatively warm mediterranean climate, the Frankland River region holds the most ideal conditions for producing the high quality wines the area is celebrated for, such as Riesling, Shiraz, and Cabernet Sauvignon.
The river valley of this region plays an important part to the climate of the region. During the winter and spring time, it creates air circulation between the land and sea that keeps the frost at bay, which help reduce problems of vine frosting. In the summer, the river valley helps funnel cool air north from the ocean that helps cool down the grapevines during the afternoon heat, prolonging the ripening period for wine grapes. Thanks to its relatively warm mediterranean climate, the Frankland River region holds the most ideal conditions for producing the high quality wines the area is celebrated for, such as Riesling, Shiraz, and Cabernet Sauvignon.
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The individual batches were fermented in small open fermenters and then matured in a mixture of new and one year old French oak barriques.Following nine months in oak, the wines were assessed and blended, then returned to barrel for ... Learn MoreHarewood Estate Shiraz 2015$21.99 Per itemOut of stock -
Gold Medals - Sydney Royal Wine Show 2016 Royal Queensland Wine Show 2016 Royal Melbourne Wine Show 2016 Perth Royal Wine Show 2016 Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2016 Trophy - The Brisbane Club Best Shiraz of Show and RNA Best Red ... Learn MoreHoughton 'The Bandit' Shiraz 2015$24.99 Per itemOut of stock -
With aromas of white citrus flower and blossom this wine starts with alluring appeal. The soft and approachable start builds with a combination of lime, bath salts and mandarin pith. The richness of fruit is highlighted by the texture, spice ... Learn MoreFrankland Estate Riesling 2019$26.99 Per itemOut of stock -
97% Shiraz and 3% Viognier from the Frankland River region. Fresh lifted aromas of plums and cherries abound with black pepper and spice. Earthy savoury hints combine seamlessly with subtle oak flavours. Dried herbs and spice on the palate is balanced with ... Learn MoreFrankland Estate Shiraz 2016$26.99 Per itemOut of stock -
We made no wine from our NSW vineyards due to extreme smoke taint concentrations from the bushfires that ravaged our region from December to late January 2020. With this on our minds we headed west, as far as we could go ... Learn MoreRavensworth 'The Long Way Around' Bianco 2020$28.00 Per item -
Wafts of dark chocolate, cedar and dried Italian mixed herbs are complemented by lifted red currants and mulberry. The palate is opulent yet focused. Ripe fruit abounds, balanced by mouth coating chalky tannin, which gives the wine texture and length. ... Learn MoreFrankland Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2018$29.99 Per itemOut of stock -
Alkoomi (a name taken from a local aboriginal dialect meaning “a place we chose”) is a family owned and operated winery run by Sandy and Rod Hallett. Their fruit is 100% estate grown in the cool climate of Frankland River, a ... Learn MoreAlkoomi Blackbutt 2008$34.99 Per itemOut of stock -
Established in 2008, 3 Oceans is a boutique winery located in the Margaret River. Named after the three oceans surrounding Australia, this is a young producer that waves the flag for premium, cool climate Aussie wines with pride and passion. Led by ... Learn More3 Oceans The Explorers Shiraz 2013$39.99 Per item -
Framed organically (certified) contributing to this consistently being ranked among the best in Australia. The wine leaps out of the glass with perfumed white citrus florals, spice and grapefruit. A real generosity and poise on the palate. Ripe juicy limes ... Learn MoreFrankland Estate 'Isolation Ridge' Riesling 2018$39.99 Per item -
A complex, alluringly perfumed, silky textured wine. Aromas of lavender, rose petal and jasmine green tea are complemented by hints of spice and chalky-talc notes. The nose leads into a soft, elegant yet flavoursome palate. A luxurious wine with a ... Learn MoreFrankland Estate 'Poison Hill' Riesling 2018$39.99 Per item -
Complex and perfumed on the nose it has alluring citrus pith, zesty orange, lime and cumquat. Delicate flavours of spice and ironstone mineral undertones. There is a real softness and generosity of fruit on the front and mid palate. The ... Learn MoreFrankland Estate 'Isolation Ridge' Riesling 2016$39.99 Per item -
The rise of Australian Grenache continues across the country and Swinney have come out of nowhere to stake a claim for Western Australia and the Frankland River. That tension, that length! All here. Such a good wine. - Gary Walsh ... Learn MoreSwinney Grenache 2019$40.00 Per itemOut of stock -
The Frankland Estate team was the big winner at the Royal Melbourne Wine Awards in October 2019, winning the prestigious Trevor Mast Trophy for Best Shiraz, as well as gongs for Best Organic or Biodynamic Wine and Best Western Australian Shiraz. ... Learn MoreFrankland Estate 'Isolation Ridge' Shiraz 2018$43.99 Per item -
The Frankland Estate team was the big winner at the Royal Melbourne Wine Awards in October 2019, winning the prestigious Trevor Mast Trophy for Best Shiraz, as well as gongs for Best Organic or Biodynamic Wine and Best Western Australian Shiraz. ... Learn MoreFrankland Estate 'Isolation Ridge' Shiraz 2017$43.99 Per itemOut of stock -
One of the finest Syrah's produced in Australia. The Isolation Ridge is a perfumed and pretty riot on the nose, all violets, damsons, roses, thyme, blackberries, vanilla, baked quince and pencil shavings. The palate is elegant and refined and from ... Learn MoreFrankland Estate Isolation Ridge Syrah 2019$45.00 Per itemOut of stock -
A complex, alluringly perfumed, silky textured wine. Aromas of lavender, rose petal and jasmine green tea are complemented by hints of spice and chalky-talc notes. The nose leads into a soft, elegant yet flavoursome palate. A luxurious wine with a ... Learn MoreFrankland Estate Poison Hill Riesling 2020$45.00 Per itemOut of stock -
Beautiful perfume that reflects perfectly into flavours in the palate, a shimmering, glassy and tense feel drawn long and to a powdery, lightly puckering and, again, talc-like lingering finish. Epic. - Mike Bernie Framed organically (certified) contributing to this consistently ... Learn MoreFrankland Estate Isolation Ridge Riesling 2020$45.00 Per item -
Very light-yellow hue, with a powerful aroma of lemon-pith, dried flowers and spices, including star anise, very complex and beautiful. The taste is delicate and refined, restrained and youthfully reserved, but searingly intense, with a faintly off-dry balance lending a ... Learn MoreFrankland Estate Smith Cullam Riesling 2019$63.00 Per itemOut of stock -
A blend of 66% Cabernet Franc, 27% Malbec and 7% Cabernet Sauvignon. A very refined, beautifully balanced and effortlessly elegant wine. The nose entwines hints of vanilla, plum, currants and cherry. Fresh and bright, a delicate palate to start showing freshness and bright ... Learn MoreFrankland Estate Olmo's Reward 2018$84.00 Per itemOut of stock -
The wine is very intense, full-bodied but elegantly styled, with tremendous length and balance. - Huon Hooke Fruit for this wine was sourced from the original east west facing “Winery Block” planted on Isolation Ridge in 1988. A brooding complexity of ... Learn MoreFrankland Estate Smith Cullam Syrah 2019$118.00 Per itemOut of stock -
The rise of Australian Grenache continues across the country and Swinney have come out of nowhere to stake a claim for Western Australia and the Frankland River. Very deep, bright purple/red colour, with an alluring bouquet of smoked smallgoods, ... Learn MoreSwinney Farvie Syrah 2019$150.00 Per item -
In the late 1990’s Grenache was hardly known in Western Australia, let alone in Great Southern. But inspired by the great wines of France and Spain, and in the belief that Grenache could do well in a region already building ... Learn MoreSwinney Farvie Grenache 2019$150.00 Per item
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