Austin Hohnke

9.0

I am consistently surprised by which rosé takes control at our shop year after year. This summer it’s been Alkoomi hands down. Our first year carrying this Frankland River blend of Grenache with splashes of Mataro, Malbec, and Petit Verdot. Incredibly pale in the glass. Medium bodied with strawberry, tangerine, and (per their website) lemon biscuit. It’s true there is a citrusy biscotti note here. I must admit, I’m a convert and have probably drank a case of this at home over the course of the summer. Family winery that farms sustainably. What will next year bring? — 16 days ago

Bob McDonald

9.5

A refined Cabernet nose and palate. Medium bodied showing mint, herbs and cassis. Frankland River a little cooler than Margaret River nearby but doesn’t have the maritime effect that MR has. Around 10 years ago Larry Cherubino was the “enfant terrible” of the WA wine scene - the talented newcomer. Julia Harding MW (Jancis’s right hand associate) was enticed from the UK to be a senior judge at the Margaret River Wine Show and ended up on a tour of Frankland River wineries with Larry Cherubino. A fascinating article on the Jancis Robinson website if you’re interested. In summary this was an excellent wine. Points off for a way too heavy bottle. — 9 months ago

Johnno Harris

9.6

Outstanding. The bottle is far too small!! — 3 years ago

Scott C

Founder / Co-director SR Wine imports

9.4

One of the best Grenache wines I have ever tasted . Wow wow wow ! Time for people to realise how good Australian wines can be . Stunning ! — 10 days ago

Mark S.

9.0

Organic Shiraz white pepper pilitto kan Frankland Estate Isolatio Ridge Syrah 22 @, Dmar, 250413 — 4 months ago

Bob McDonald

9.4

Citrus blossom, white flowers, and talc as aromatics. On the palate, citrus, citric acid with a chalky texture. Very little TDN if any. A classic Australian dry Riesling still with a long life to develop tertiary characteristics. The following night a skerrick of peach becoming apparent on the palate. Most enjoyable. The Great southland a reliable terroir for Riesling. — 9 months ago

Bob McDonald

9.4

Initial impressions were mint, capsicum and herbs. Savoury winning out over fruit. More red currant rather than black currant Barb thought. Expected a little more mid palate fruit which is one of the reasons that Margaret River Cabernet is more complete than the cooler climate Frankland River (south east of Margaret River) where this is the product of a single vineyard. Don’t get me wrong this is still a wonderful Cabernet which honours the amazing contribution of Jack Mann who made wine for Houghtons for 51 consecutive vintages. — 4 years ago

Doug Powers

9.1

Mulberry and blueberry aromas and flavors, fresh and lively still, lovely acidity, long finish, very fine Great Southern Shiraz! — a month ago

with Jim

Doug Powers

9.1

Aromas and flavors of mulberry and redfruits, medium-bodied, medium-long finish, lovely Frankland River Syrah made by Robb Mann, who we were lucky enough to meet and taste with (along with his lovely wife Genevieve) in Margaret River!! — 8 months ago

with Monique and Jim

Jane Hoffman

9.5

Spicy and peppery, even a bit smoky, with rich dark red cherry and baked blueberry flavors — 2 years ago