Semillon and Sauvignon are so well suited to this part of the world, that they brought narcissism to new levels after partnering off as the classically dry white.

$1699each $201DOZEN EACH DOZEN The cool climate and gravelly loam soils of Frankland River region are well suited to the production of intense white wines. Alkoomi Vineyard is located just eighty kilometers inland from the Southern Ocean, where vines are nourished by good winter rains and stimulated by dry ripening months. Summer days and evenings are cooled by fresh sea breezes, enabling ideal slow ripening of grapes. Alkoomi fully expresses the endowments of a superb microclime, suitably fashioned to enjoy while young. Exclusively estate grown fruit is picked between 12.5° and 13.5 ° baumé to build complexity and heighten flavour profile, tank fermented and bottled within two months to capture the vitality of fruit. Alcohol 11.5%

Pale straw with light green hues. Lifted bouquet of sugar snap peas and freshly cut grass over a sweet core of vanilla. Elegant and fine, displays rich guava and passionfruit flavours associated with Sauvignon Blanc, supported by lingering lemon curd, bright acidity and a creamy textural mouthfeel from the barrel ferment Semillon.

Merv and Judy Lange are true pioneers of the Frankland River winegrowing region, they planted their first single hectare of Alkoomi vines by hand, way back in 1971. Today, Alkoomi is one of the largest family owned labels in Western Australia. The balmy mesoclimes which surround their salubrious Frankland River property are so similar to those of Bordeaux, heaven sent for the construct of intensely aromatic Cabernet Merlot wines with magnificent structure, elegance and charm.

$1699each $201DOZEN EACH DOZEN From their initial planting, Alkoomi's area under vine expanded throughout the 1980s and 1990s, growth of vineyards has continued steadily, without sacrificing the naturally low yields which produce concentrated flavour. Vines are all pruned by hand, harvesting occurs in the cool of morning, usually starting just after midnight to ensure grapes arrive at the winery in top condition. Exclusively estate grown Merlot and Cabernet are picked at healthy levels of Baumé to build complexity and heighten flavour profile. Fruit is treated to a brisk tank vinification followed by several months in French oak hogsheads, bottled immediately afterwards to retain the intense fruit character. Alcohol 14.1%

Deep red with crimson hues. Bouquets of mulberry, blood plum and cassis meld with attractive crushed violets, notes of mint and spicy oak. Medium to full bodied palate, displaying a complex blend of flavours reminiscent of dark plums and cassis. Fine grained satin textured tannins lead to a lingering finish of cassis fruit supported by lovely spiced oak. Drinking well right now with a rich tomato pasta or juicy steak.

Located along the Frankland River of West Australia's Great Southern, Alkoomi means a place we chose. The balmy growing seasons here are so similar to those of Bordeaux, yielding parcels of fruit which translate into some of the best structured red wines in the country. A full bodied Shiraz with solid plum and dark cherry flavours, framed by a veneer of vanilla oak and seasoned by freshly ground aromatic spice, ready to enjoy right now alongside grills and juicy steak.

$1699each $201DOZEN EACH DOZEN The cool climate and gravelly loam soils of Frankland River are well suited to the production of intense and elegantly structured wines. Alkoomi's vineyard is located only eighty kilometres inland from the Southern Ocean, where it is nourished by good winter rains and blessed by dry ripening months. Summer days and evenings are cooled by fresh sea breezes, enabling the idyllic slow ripening of grapes. Parcels of Shiraz are picked at ripe and healthy levels of baumé to contribute ample complexity into the finished wine and heighten the flavour profile. Alkoomi is treated to nine months maturation in a selection of choice French oak hogsheads. Alcohol 13.9%

Deep magenta with purple hues. A complex bouquet of savoury, toasty oak behind sweet blackberry and mulberry fruit fragrances. Sweet middle palate of juicy cherry, aromatic plum, notes of rich dark chocolate counterpointed by supple tannins and sweet vanillin oak. Long and lingering, highly textural finish, highly expressive of the Frankland River's impeccable suitability to Shiraz, drinking brilliantly upon release.

Alkoomi takes advantage of the cool maritime climes around it's Frankland River vineyards to showcase the natural charm of Chardonnay. Finished to a fresh and fruit driven unoaked styling, the wonderful features of this wine make it a cinch with all good faire.

$1699each $201DOZEN EACH DOZEN Alkoomi make use of water supplied from on site dams efficiently to prevent vine stress during extended dry periods without sacrificing the naturally low yields that produce concentrated flavours. The vines are all pruned by hand, harvesting occurs in the cool of the morning, usually starting at 2.00 am, to ensure that grapes arrive at the winery in top condition. The winery is completely self-contained, including bottling, labelling and packaging. Chardonnay grapes are picked in the second week of February having achieved the perfect baumes and pH levels for this style of wine. Alkoomi was tank fermented and bottled immediately after vinification to retain freshness. Alcohol 13.3%

Brilliant pale straw with light green hues. Aroma of peaches and cream with subtle savoury notes. The balanced palate is rich with creamy length flavours of rockmelon and peach are complemented by underlying citrus notes and supported by nutty complexity, leading to a lingering, full flavoured finish. A wine made to appreciate in its youth, vibrant and fresh.

When the Scotchmans Hill team embarked on a pursuit to acquire the finest parcels of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon in Western Australia, they discovered the magnificent national park of Cape Le Grand. White sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, the most magnificent wildflowers and sunbathing kangaroos were the added bonus in determining the choicest fruit.

$1499each $177DOZEN EACH DOZEN Scotchmans Hill was established in 1982 by David and Vivienne Browne, on one of the most beautiful landform settings in Australia. After many successful vintages Scotchmans Hill know that any wine can be made in the winery, but really great wine is made in the vineyard. The winemaking team focuses on isolating grapes displaying the most healthy, clean and intense fruit characters possible. From this point the winemaking is about being a conduit for those vineyard characters. Divided into the subregions of Albany, Denmark, Frankland River, Mount Barker and Porongurup, Great Southern provides an ideal environment for cool climate viticulture and distinctive regional wines. Alcohol 14.4%

Deep garnet in appearance. Dark fruits and red berry aromas with a touch of chocolate and spice over a cedar oak background. Generous and ripe on the palate with black currant and red berry fruits with a chocolate and spice inclination before a cedar oak finish. Soft and ripe tannins with good acidity gives overall roundness and richness to the wine. A beautiful wine to pair off with succulent lamb.

Great Southern runs inland from the coast along Western Australia's nether region. The sibling maritime mesoclimes and warmer inland sites can vary, from something very like those of Margaret River to conditions which may be familiar to winemakers from Geelong. Scotchmans Hill have identified sites with the ideal conditions to deliver Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc grapes displaying brisk fruit characters and requisite varietal qualities. A chic young wine with excellent weight of palate in the essential fruit driven style of a classic dry white.

$1499each $177DOZEN EACH DOZEN Great Southern provides the ideal environment for cool climate viticulture and distinctive regional wines. When the Scotchmans Hill team embarked on a pursuit to acquire the finest parcels of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc in Western Australia, they discovered the magnificent national park of Cape Le Grand. White sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, the most magnificent wildflowers and sunbathing kangaroos were the added bonus in determining the choicest fruit. The winemaking team focuses on isolating grapes displaying the most healthy, clean and intense fruit characters possible. From this point the vinification is about being a conduit for those vineyard characters. Alcohol 13.5%

Mid straw colour with a green tinge. An intense nose of tropical fruits, passionfruit and herbal notes over an underlying citrus character. A clean, fresh and crisp palate of tropical fruits, passionfruit and green bean flavours. The mid palate displays mineral and citrus notes which gives way to a long lingering aftertaste. The perfect accompaniement to fresh seafood and the finest cheeses.

Capel Vale have played an important role in the establishment of the Western Australian wine industry and the recognition of southwestern Australia as a premium winegrowing region. They established their first vines in 1974 after determining that the Capel are near Geographe Bay was ideally suited to viticulture. Capel Vale have enjoyed runaway success with their second tier Debut label, having claimed gold medal at the National Canberra wine show and Blue Gold at the Sydney International for Shiraz.

$1699each $201DOZEN EACH DOZEN The winemaking philosophy at Capel Vale is to make intensely fruit driven and complex, powerful yet elegant wines, from fruit grown specifically to the mesoclime that's most favourable. Every Capel Vale vineyard was established from day one with the grape varieties most appropriate for the climate and terroir. Shiraz grapes are destemmed but not crushed for a maximum inclusion of whole berries. Musts are chilled and cold soaked for several days. Choice yeasts are added to initiate a traditional vinification in controlled fermenters. Upon completion, the batches are pressed, settled and racked off lees for a course of malolactic and maturation in a selection of older oak barrels.

Bright garnet hue. Licorice nose, red berries and black pepper spice. Succulent berry and black pepper fruit flavours skillfully balanced by spicy French and American vanillin oak. A liingering finish on a note of plums, currant and spice. Will accompany many food styles but is the accompaniement of choice to red game meats, lamb and rich beef recipes.

The balmy vineyards of Great Southern are paradise on earth for the formulation of soft and approachable Cabernot Merlot blends. Cartwheel have inducted a canon of harvests from choice vineyards selected on the basis of good varietal definition, Cabernet Sauvignon with solid structure and sleek tannins, vinified alongside parcels of Merlot with luscious fruit flavours.

$1499each $177DOZEN EACH DOZEN Vineyards in Great Southern enjoy unique maritime conditions typified by cool dry summers and cool wet winters, rather akin to it's sibling mesoclime in Bordeaux. The growing seasons here never fail to come up with the goods, stimulating the vines to yield Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes of profound varietal character. A combination of winemaking practices are employed to enhance and preserve regionality. Fruit is harvested and crushed into traditional fermenters for several days of maceration, followed by inoculation and vinification to a mix of select and indigenous yeasts. Upon completion, Cartwheel is treated to maturation under a mix of fine oaks before assembling components into the finished wine.

Bright berry red in colour. Displays cherry and violets with savoury spice and cinnamon aromas on the bouquet. These characters are shared with the palate and followed up by red currants and blueberry, plum and cassis flavours, a complexity of dried herbs and tobacco leaf supported by gentle tannins and smooth background oak. Enjoy Cartwheel alongside tomato/ meat pasta dishes or barbequed meats.

Follow the Australian continent's final sunset to the home of Cartwheel. Intrepid winemaking maestro Sam Glaetzer left his beloved Barossa to take his pick of Western Australia's fruit, vineyards which are renowned for producing harvests of the finest Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc. A sub tropical climate surrounds the vines, blown by three maritime winds which ensure cool dry summers and wet winters, idyllic for growing the crisp, flavoursome grapes which are destined to be crafted into Western Australia's most popular and refreshing style of white wine.

$1499each $177DOZEN EACH DOZEN From terroirs which can only be described as perfect for yielding vibrant white wines. Healthy budbursts and favourable summers set the stage for ripening conditions which enable fruit to slowly develop the ripest flavours for wines of good structure. Gentle winemaking techniques are applied to showcase the unique influence which Great Southern exerts on the white varietal grapes. Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc are harvested during the cool of evening to ensure lower temperatures in the grapes before being crushed and pressed to tank. After an overnight settling and racking, a cool fermentation with choice yeasts is initiated. Components are trialled and assessed before assembling into the final wine.

Pale golden straw with tinges of green. Cartwheel offers intense, lifted aromas of passionfruit, melons and apple. Gooseberry, lychee and green pea aromas in support. The palate shows passionfruit, honeydew melon and grapefruit flavours over a subtle hint of fresh greens. The palate is full and complex yet bright and refreshing. The lengthy finish is supported by vibrant, zesty acid. Cartwheel is the perfect chilled wine to enjoy right now with crispy chicken or fresh seafood.

Evans & Tate played a major role in the Margaret River's rise to international recognition as one of the world's great winegrowing appellations. One of Western Australia's baronial estates, their salubrious vineyards are idyllically positioned to produce vibrant Cabernet and Shiraz grapes with attractive blackberry, plum and spice characters. Margaret River's renowned cool summer nights and sea breezes ensure that the fruit ripens fully at lower baumes to perfect levels of natural acidity, translating into a crisp and savoury, mouthfilling Shiraz Cabernet wine.

$1499each $177DOZEN EACH DOZEN Shiraz is picked between midnight and early morning to ensure it reaches the winery as cold as possible. Grapes are gently destemmed and transferred to fermenters for three or four days cold soak. Cabernet Sauvignon is picked between dawn and midday to arrive at an average temperature between 15°C and 20C, ideal yeast conditions for the immediate onset of ferments. Each parcel is vinified at 20°C to 25°C for several days, treated to seed removal and thoroughly aerated every eight hours. Upon completion, each parcel is separately pressed to tank and racked off yeast lees to barrel or tank. Components are matured in a combination of seasoned French and American oak barriques for up to fourteen months.

Dense ruby red with a vibrant purple rim. Layers of youthful, lifted aromas dominated by Shiraz characters of blood plums, red cherry and smoked spice. Cabernet Sauvignon contributes redcurrant and bell pepper notes. Rich, fresh primary fruits of plum, red currant and cherry immediately impacts and drives through the palate whilst providing a lovely fleshy texture. A youthful but delicate tannin grip quickly follows which provides a contrasting textural experience and balance to the finish.

A salient expression of Frankland River Shiraz by a rising star among West Australia's most conspicuous new winemaking operations. The secrets to Flametree's success are access to the best possible fruit and innate skill of the team to create beautifully crafted wines which capture the flavour of the region whence they originate. Choice grapes from exceptional sites have been vinified into a profound Shiraz wine with fresh and clean spice, liquorice and plum fruit characters over a framework of crisp tannins and delicately integrated quality oak.

$1999each $237DOZEN EACH DOZEN Flametree is a highly meritorious winemaking estate that works very closely with the most dedicated growers. A commitment to excellence is the driving force which sees the quality of wine gain stature with every vintage. The aim is to make wines that express the high quality of fruit and which strike the balance between flavour and structure. Grapes are vinified in a combination of fermenters, treated to gentle pumpovers and a judicious spell of maceration. A cool, temperature controlled fermentation is followed by two weeks on skins to aid in extraction and integration of tannin. Matured twelve months in a combination of new and older French and American oak barrels before an egg white fining. Alcohol 14.0%

Deep ruby colour. Wonderfully fragrant with a bouquet of plum, cherry and spiced blueberry. Flavours in the plum, cherry, liquorice and spice spectrum. Ripe, generous, fruit driven palate of berries and liquorice follows soft velvety tannins.

One of the great endowments of Forest Hill is the age and maturity of its cool climate vineyard. Home to the Great Southern's eldest Cabernet vines, the original plantings are over forty years of age. These unirrigated vines on their own roots produce concentrated and complete wines, elegant and refined. Fashioned from the estate's very best parcels of select, hand picked Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, Block 5 exhibits splendid concentration of silky, grainy tannins, extraordinary intensity and ripeness of fruit with engrossing overall complexity.

$5499each $657DOZEN EACH DOZEN There is something very special about the wines from Forest Hill. Part of this, of course, comes from the location. The vineyard is located in Mount Barker and the vines date back to original plantings made in 1965% This makes Forest Hill the oldest cool climate winery in Western Australia. Warm daylight hours coupled with the cool nights of the Great Southern harness ideal conditions for the production of slowly ripened wine styles. At the time of establishment, vineyard irrigation was not an industry consideration and plantings were dry grown, ensuring drought prevention and achieving low yields. Forest Hill has retained this approach, believing it to be a major contributor to vine health and concentration of fruit flavour.

A deep scarlet colour. Expressions of dark berries, tobacco leaf and subtle earthy notes carry through from the bouquet onto the palate with lingering dark chocolate characters. A long and generous mouthfeel is well supported by a very dense structure of chalky tannins. Approachable now, Block 5 will continue to soften and integrate as it develops into a longer and more complex, mouthfilling wine.