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.

Located towards the northern reaches of Margaret River, where the invigorating ocean breezes form a unique microclime, Amberley produces wines with elegant flavours, solid structure and fine balance. Secret Lane keeps its promise to deliver smooth, early drinking Cabernet Merlot in fully approachable, contemporary styling. Pleasantly fragrant, with attractive blue and black berry characters, the gentlest tannins and decorous, supportive oak.

$1499each $177DOZEN EACH DOZEN Throughout the ripening period and harvest, vines are closely managed to yield grapes exhibiting a concentration of flavours, good colour and lovely ripe tannins. Fruit is sourced from vines up to twenty five years of age and de-stemmed into open fermenters. Parcels are inoculated and vinified at temperatures between 26˚C and 30˚C, treated to a careful plunging for the gentlest extraction of colour, flavour and tannins. Pressed and fermented to dryness before transfer to barrel for malolactic. Components are matured in exclusively French oak barriques for over a year, before being racked, assembled, lightly fined and bottled.

Dark crimson red with scarlet hue. Aromas of blackcurrant and mulberry spice are complemented by hints of classic Margaret River bay leaf and dried herbs. A rich, supple red wine displaying flavours of cassis and mulberry fruit with an underlying sweet oak spice. The palate persists with its great length of fruit characters, generous and completely integrated, finishing beautifully rounded with fine, powdery tannins. Enjoy with lamb and kipflers.

Bellarmine is a fully endowed, auspicuously high quality vineyard that yields restrained, savoury wines full of good flavour and fine balance. Since inaugural vintage, Bellarmine has been recognized for its stunning wines which have earned impressive crirical acclaim. The property is an elevated site with gravelly laterite soils, established by Dr Willi Schumacher and his wife Gudrun. The couple are passionate about great wine and searched the world for a great site to plant vines before settling on the sensational property which is Bellarmine Vineyard.

$2199each $261DOZEN EACH DOZEN Harvested at optimum flavour levels when the tannins are ripe and the seeds are brown, determined by the winemaker taking regular samples in the vineyard. Fruit is managed carefully to ensure a maximum yield of five tonnes per hectare, to achieve even ripeness and maximum quality potential. Crushed and destemmed gently to allow some whole berries through into the ferment, the must is inoculated with a neutral yeast. Once the cap of skins has risen, the juice is pumped over the skins twice daily so that colour and flavour is extracted from the skins as the ferment cools. Once complete, the wine is racked and seeded with malolactic bacteria. Matured fourteen months in new French oak barriques.

Deep purple red. Rich ripe aromas of mulberry and chocolate with spicy oak and plum fruit characters. Rich and savoury plum and berry fruit on the palate are supported by fine tannins. In the Rhone style, a rich yet elegant, cool climate dry red Shiraz.

The Cabernet Merlot wines of Margaret River are famous around the world for their bold, vivid fruit, statuesque structure and penetrating dark berry characters. A confluence of climate and soils, prevailing westerlies and fine soils seem to emulate the propitous terroirs of Bordeaux. It is here that the Merlot and Cabernet grapes have fulfilled their promise to the Australian continent. Breathing Space take their pick of the crop, minimally handled to capture and preserve the conspicuous Margaret River regionality, ensuring that fruit is the defining feature.

$1499each $177DOZEN EACH DOZEN After twelve years working vintage near some of the world's finest's coastal swells in South Africa and California, winemaker, diver and avid angler Matt Byrne settled amongst the dynamic surfing winemaker communities of Margaret River. He discovered some of the world's greatest beaches and familiarized himself with the most splendid viticulture in Australia. Sourced from premiere vineyards, Breathing Space puts a focus on capturing the intense Margaret River regionality while retaining the eloquence of varietal character. Breathing Space are styled for fun, designed to be easy to drink and allow one to escape the chaos of the big city. Alcohol 14.0%

Deep garnet/ purple colour. Lovely bright red strawberry fruit followed by a hint of vanilla showing through on the nose, a balance of Cabernet bramble/cassis and Merlot cherry/plum over supple influence of oak that seems just right. Merlot gives the palate juicy blood plum and pomegranate flavours, lifted by the rich and powerful Cabernet Sauvignon. Medium bodied and lingering, the smooth yet rich finish is complimented by a length of stylish, firm and judicious Cabernet tannins.

It was in 1881 that a fine gentleman by the name of Daniel McGregor paid 62 pounds, 2 shillings for a Crown Grant of a hundred acres. The yearly rent for Sussex Location 165 on the fertile banks of Willyabrup Brook was a single peppercorn paid each year on the 25th March, or soon thereafter as demanded. In the 1980s it was replanted to vines, and today is one of the Margaret River's most precious sites for resplendent Cabernet Sauvignon.

$5999each $717DOZEN EACH DOZEN The estate operates fifty two hectares of vineyard at the heart of Margaret River, much of it is planted to Cabernet. Brookland Valley has been recognised for producing wines of exceptional quality, claiming numerous trophies and medals on the wine show circuit. Cabernet Sauvignon demonstrates the absolute commitment and focus of the viticultural and winemaking teams to achieve excellence. Grapes are harvested at optimal maturity, de-stemmed and put to small open fermenters. After daily plunging and an extended maceration, the ferment is pressed off to fine French oak for the completion of malolactic, racked several times during the maturation and given a light egg white fine before filtration. Approx 13.5%

Deep, concentrated red in colour. Displays blackcurrant, mulberry leaf and cassis, plum skin fruit aromas, whilst hints of black olive, mint and savoury oak lead into an enticing and complex bouquet. The varietal flavours envelop the palate, dark fruits and tobacco notes prevail. The cabernet expressions are sustained and lengthy, with soft, fine tannins and good acid balance. A wine of great texture and complexity, drinking superbly upon release.

Brookland Valley Estate made a lasting impression through their stirling efforts at Cabernet Merlot when they claimed three significant trophy wins, including the hotly contested Qantas Best Wine of Show. Expressing fully the generous palate structure and aromatic richness of the established Margaret River Cabernet Merlot accord, Verse 1 is fashioned to a contemporary, drink now styling. A beautifully perfumed, bramble flavoured wine, brimming with the quality and elegance which has earned Brookland Valley Estate a five star reputation.

$1499each $177DOZEN EACH DOZEN Brookland Valley is the only company that controls vineyards over the length and breadth of Margaret River. Harvets from the north are invariably sweeter and fuller in flavour, particularly the Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Parcels are sourced from good vineyards in the northern districts, grapes are destemmed into static fermenters and inoculated with choice yeast isolates. Ferments are routinely pumped over to extract colour, flavour and tannin. After vinification to complete dryness, batches are treated to malolactic and twelve months maturation in a selection of new and seasoned French oak barrels, followed by the final assemblage and minimal fining. Alcohol 13.5%

Deep plum colour with a brick red hue. Ripe and intense cassis and spice aromas over hints of tobacco leaf and leather, a light leafiness balanced out by fine French oak. Distinguished by fine acid and tannin structure, the palate is softly textured and approachable, a high intensity of fruit flavour, mulberries and blackberry. The subtle oak contributes complexity while achieving balance. Enjoy with roasted quail, Chinese duck or lamb with garlic and rosemary.

Since Margaret River makes Shiraz as good as it gets anywhere in the world, why trifle with nature's finest? Verse 1 is crafted with a minimum of intervention from the best quality fruit. Elegantly structured, an exciting Shiraz wine exhibting the stylish hallmarks of the region, medium bodied and flavoursome, maintaining true elegance and varietal definition. Expressions of spiced peppery fruit on the nose and palate, notes of berries and plum are enhanced by subtle nuances of cedar and French vanilla oak, the perfect accompaniement to osso bucco and lamb.

$1499each $177DOZEN EACH DOZEN Brookland Valley is the only estate which controls vineyards over the entire length and breadth of Margaret River. Verse 1 are fashioned to express true regionality with elegance and intensity, eminently drinkable upon release. Shiraz is sourced from the most superlative vineyards operated by some of the Margaret River's most experienced growers. After harvesting, bunches are destemmed into static fermenters, before being routinely worked to extract flavours, colour and tannin, then pressed off at dryness. The juices are inoculated and treated to a malolactic fermentation before being matured for up to a year under a mix of new and prior use French oaks. Alcohol 13.5%

Deep red with youthful purple hues. Nicely fragrant spicey black fruits, combined with hints of licorice, black pepper and cloves, all supported by subtle oak aromas. Classy, elegant ribena and violet perfumes, dusty dried herb and leafy complexity held firmly together by lashings of nutmeg oak. A Shiraz that sits softer on the palate than most, abetted by firm tannins and persistence of flavour. Enjoy with curry, roast beef or rich poultry recipes.

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.

A pioneer of the Margaret River, Cape Mentelle boasts a rich history of singular Cabernet vintages. A benchmark regional red, the style has evolved over time to become a wine of opulence, regional identity, varietal purity, structure and charm.

$7999each $957DOZEN EACH DOZEN Cape Mentelle's Rob Mann is grandson to one of Australia's legend winemakers, West Australian pioneer Jack Mann. The father to son skills, handed down and embellished throughout the vintages, translate into some of the country's most distinguished Cabernet wines. The vineyards lie in undulating country surrounding the major water courses that flow west to the Indian Ocean; the Boodjidup Brook, Margaret River and Willyabrup Brook. The climate is categorised as west coast mediterranean the prime features being mild to wet winters and warm to hot, dry summers. The winery's cellar door looks through to the barrel hall, home to over several hundred oak barriques of quietly maturing Cabernet.

Deep garnet in colour. Rich blackcurrant and mulberry fruit with hints of sweet paprika, lavender, dark chocolate and subtle vanillan oak. Full bodied with rich, bold fruit, black cherry and currants, dried tobacco and a slightly mocha oak influence. The rich texture is balanced by smooth, savoury tannins and a bright, fresh and cool finish.

Excellent Langtons Classification. For over thirty years the best parcels of Cabernet Sauvignon have been carefully managed to produce grapes with full concentrated flavour and firm yet fine tannin profile. The style has evolved over time with the aim always to define a wine displaying classic varietal character and opulence, structure, intensity of fruit and strong Margaret River identity.

$7999each $957DOZEN EACH DOZEN Cape Mentelle's Estate Vineyard was planted in 1970 and 1972 on a ridge of free draining, lateritic gravel on an east west row orientation to minimise to affects of strong westerly sea breezes. Grapes are harvested by hand and individually sorted, berry by berry. Fruit is destemmed and lightly crushed. Individual batches are fermented on skins for up to forty days. At the desired balance of fruit and tannin extraction, each batch is gently basket pressed, harder pressings are put aside and wines are racked to a selection of new and seasoned Bordeaux coopered oak barriques for malolactic. Regular rackings over an eighteen month period ensure the individual wines are at their best prior to assembly.

Dark red colour. Classic blackcurrant, bay leaf and tar bouquet amidst hints of lavender bush, elderflower and black mulberries. Finely textured palate, full flavoured and abundant with blackcurrants, hints of cocoa and graphite. The finish is tight and minerally with long and harmonious tannins. Ideally suited to rare roasted saddle of venison with refined jus.

A mostly Shiraz wine with smaller components of Mataro and Grenache, sourced primarily from good vineyards along Margaret River. Drawing inspiration from the complex red wines of the Rhone Valley, Marmaduke balances the pepper and spiceyness of Shiraz, sweet fruit flavours of Grenache with the earthy, gamey influence of the torrid Mataro. The search for fully ripe flavours, essential to the Marmaduke style, requires harvest in the latter part of season when flavours and natural fruit sugars achieve climax, just as the tannins have softened and matured.

$1499each $17988/DOZ EACH DOZEN The majority of Shiraz is grown to Cape Mentelle vineyards, mostly located around the districts of Wallcliffe and Karridale within the Margaret River region. Soils are derived from decomposed granite and consist of gravelly loam over deep clay subsoil. All vines are vertically shoot positioned and managed to ensure balanced growth throughout the season. Parcels of hand and machine harvested fruit are vinified in a combination of open and static fermenters, managed with a combination of plunging and pumpovers. All batches were basket pressed and transferred to large oak vats for malolactic. Marmaduke is matured for a year in mostly large format oak barrels before assemblage. Alcohol 13.5%

Dark red with crimson hues. Vibrant blueberry and dark cherry in the foreground with complex earthy characters, spices and lifted, bright violet notes. Rich and textural palate with briary dark fruits and subtle pepper. The palate's length is defined by long, fine, chalky tannins. A medium bodied, fruit forward red wine where the spice, depth and richness of Shiraz are tempered by the warming personas and engaging complexity of Mataro and Grenache, the classic Rhone varietal blend, at its best with wood fired pizza.