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.

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.

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.

A mostly Shiraz wine with smaller components of Mataro and Grenache, sourced primarily from good vineyards along the 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 the season when the flavours and natural fruit sugars achieve climax while 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. Approx 14.0%

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.

Cape Mentelle draws inspiration from the tasty red styles of the Rhône Valley. Fruit is destemmed, cold soaked and treated to a traditional fermentation. Maturation in a mix of large oak vats and small barriques is aimed at retaining refined fruit and floral characters along with the more savoury, spicy elements of the vineyard. The archetypal Margaret River Shiraz with alluring bouquets, a dense palate and ripe, gripping tannins.

$3299each $393DOZEN EACH DOZEN Shiraz is sourced from the estate vineyards at Wallcliffe and Trinders along with a component of fruit from a 38 year old site in Wilyabrup. The soils are predominantly deep sandy loams with high lateritic gravel content over clay. Shoot and leaf removal techniques are employed, ensuring a balance between fruit exposure to light whilst providing protection from the midday sun. Grapes are vinified in a combination of open and static fermenters, managed with regular plunging and pumpovers. All batches are basket pressed and transferred to large oak vats for malolactic. The wine was matured fourteen months in a selection of new and seasoned, predominantly Burgundian coopered French oak barriques. Alcohol 13.5%

Dark red with crimson hues. Blueberry, dark cherry and ripe plum meet with anise and cinnamon. Fragrant violet and lightly roasted coffee bean formulate a complex and expressive nose. A vibrant core of blueberry, mulberry and hints of raspberry is well balanced by savoury, cocoa oak. The palate is fine, elegant and focussed, finishing with gravelly, structural tannins.

An assemblage of Shiraz from the estate Foxcliffe and Kayella vineyards, fashioned into a style which draws inspiration from the timeless classics of Vallee Rhône. The wine is treated to the most extravagant vinification techniques, a complete destemming, cold soaking, and a traditional vinification. Aged in a mix of large oak vats and small barriques to retain the refined fruit and floral characters along with the more savoury, spicy elements derived from the vineyard. The result is a highly concentrated Shiraz with great depth, spice and richness.

$2899each $345DOZEN EACH DOZEN Soils are predominantly deep sandy loams with high lateritic gravel content over clay. Shoot and leaf removal techniques are employed to ensure a balance between exposure and protection from midday sun. Grapes are selectively harvested based on flavour and tannin maturity. Berries are sorted and destemmed, parcels are kept separate and vinified on skins for a fortnight. Upon achieving a balance of fruit and tannin extraction, each batch is gently basket pressed, harder pressings are put aside. Components are racked to Burgundy coopered barriques and large oak vats for malolactic. Regular rackings over a course of fourteen months are followed by a final assemblage into the final wine. Alcohol 13.5%

Dark red with crimson hues. Vibrant red and black fruits including beetroots and blueberry, along with aromatic ground spices and dark chocolate. Plush ripe fruit of wild berries and plums balanced by black pepper and aniseed, the flavours combine with a firm yet savoury tannin structure that provides the framework for a long and satisfying finish.

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.

Why the fifth leg? Recognised as one of Margaret River's great winemaking estates, Devil's Lair is situated on the southern end of Leeuwin Peninsula and produces some of the most meritorious wines in Western Australia. Devil's Lair know about stylish red blends and have brought their smart vinification techniques to bear on a complex cépage of varietals. This funky ensemble of vibrant Cabernet playing alongside the plummy beat of Merlot and rhythmic rumba of spiced Shiraz will make your taste buds dance and groove and have some real fun.

$1799each $213DOZEN EACH DOZEN You'd be barking up the wrong tree if you couldn't match a Fifth Leg to any occasion. Even if the food or company isn't up to the event, you know that you and the wine will have a devil of a time together. Elegance and finesse are qualities which set Fifth Leg apart. These characteristics are expressed strongly in every Fifth Leg, the combination of geology, geography and climes that are so unique. The core of fruit is sourced from good vineyards in Geographe and Margaret River. Following harvest and the crush, inoculation and vinification, some components are matured for a year in seasoned French oak barrels to add spice and complexity, the balance remains unoaked to retain vibrant, fresh fruit flavours.

Bright ruby red with purple hues. A concentrated fruit focused nose exhibiting a complex array of cassis, dark berry and chocolate aromas, supported by well integrated cedary oak. Juicy on the palate, cherries and plums from the tender Merlot component, the underlying chocolateyness of the subtle oak combined with lovely Shiraz spice and all things nice. A complex and inviting wine, very classically Fifth Leg, the bright inviting fruit flavours and full middle palate are finished by subtle but present tannins. Have it with good company and fine cheese, Fifth Leg's a wine of great balance and harmony, eminently drinkable now, will comfortably hang out in the cellar until you're ready for it.

The primary aim at Evans & Tate is to make wines that are truly expressive of the sensational winegrowing terroirs which make Margaret River so special. They have succeeded in capturing the sensational style of pinkly hued, lusciously grape flavoured wines that are finding a home within the hearts of Moscato lovers everywhere. A cépage of mostly Sauvignon Blanc and Shiraz, with additions of Canada Muscat and Chardonnay, brought together in a brightly fruit forward, slightly petulant, toothsome fruit cup, best described as irresistible.

$1699each $201DOZEN EACH DOZEN Consistent and reliable, enthusiasts have come to trust the reputation of Evans & Tate's consistency in style, coupled with the trend towards lighter, more refreshing wine. Margaret River's renowned cool summer nights and sea breezes ensure that the fruit ripens beautifully at lower baume with excellent natural acidity, perfect for the Moscato style. Harvested throughout the cool of night, fruit is lightly crushed through an airbag press, the highest quality free run juices are separated and treated to a traditional vinification. A floral yeast is added and ferments are kept at 15°C, retaining freshness and bright fruit aromas. Upon completion, are cold stabilized and treated to filtration before bottling. Alcohol 8.5%

Bright to mid pink with a vibrant light red rim. A tropical fruit salad nose showcasing the beauty of the Muscat grape, guava and pawpaw dominate, lifted aromas of musk, gardenia flower and honeysuckle providing wonderful perfume. The flavours burst through from the nose, with juicy tropical fruits dominating the palate. Passionfruit, guava and ripe watermelon, beautifully balanced grape sugars and juicy acidity for a long, fresh, persistent finish.

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.

No single achievement has meant more to the Evans & Tate team than winning best red wine trophy at the London International Wine Challenge for their Shiraz. An unbroken lineage of sterling vintage releases has rocketed Evans & Tate to global fame, whilst crystallizing the Margaret River region as a truly world class winegrowing appellation. Fruit is harvested from good vineyards in the Wilyabrup precinct, to be vinified by the Evans & Tate team into a generously flavoured Margaret River Shiraz with splendid aromaticness and fine tannins.

$1699each $201DOZEN EACH DOZEN Components of Shiraz are de-stemmed without crushing and cold soaked in fermenters for three or four days at 5°C. The must is then warmed and inoculated. A proportion of the grapes are picked during the day to retain temperatures of 18°C to 22°C for immediate fermentations, achieving a different flavour and textural profile for added complexity. Vinified at 20°C to 24°C, all batches are thoroughly aerated as the grape seeds are removed. Parcels are then pressed off skins to separate tanks for completionn. Pressings are returned, and once dry, each batch is separately racked off lees to a combination of new and prior use American and French oak barriques for twelve to fifteen months maturation.

Rich purple black colour with a deep ruby red rim. Ripe plums and mulberries fill the nose with fragrant notes of rose petal providing a lovely lift. Subtle earthy aromas, savoury spices and charred toast from barrel ferments and extended maturation contributes intriguing complexity. Elegant and long with rich, pure flavours filling the mouth. Tannins with a lovely suppleness, showing great balance and integration, even in it's youth. Drinking beautifully now alongside chorizo and lamb paella.

Shiraz is selected from vines grown to the central and northern part of Margaret River, which show remarkable balance year after year and consistently produce loose, intensely flavoured bunches with small berry size, critical to the Evans & Tate style. The superlative ripening conditions allow flavour and tannin development to catch up with sugar ripeness, producing an intensely coloured wine with ripe, concentrated flavours and fine, soft tannins. Evans & Tate have spared no expense and have pulled all the stops to deliver a world class Shiraz.

$3499each $417DOZEN EACH DOZEN Each parcel is picked separately during the coolest part of the night, the fruit is de-stemmed and cold soaked to achieve a fruit driven, aromatic wine with a lush, soft texture. The must is warmed and fermented at cool temperatures to encourage aromatic retention and maximise colour intensity. Throughout the vinification, each batch is aerated and pressed off skins to separate tanks for completion. The pressings were returned into the free-run to provide structure and body. Fermented to dry, each batch is racked separately off lees to a combination of new and old American and French oak barriques to mature. Every batch represents an individual vineyard block and is kept separate until the final assemblage. Alcohol 14.6%

Dense purple black. Bright mulberry and plum fruit aromas, lifted notes of spice and black pepper with a delicate layer of cedar and toast from barrel maturation. Mulberry, blood plum and pepper flavours seamlessly integrate with refined oak characters of cedar, toast and spice. Rich on the tongue with impressive overall integration and fruit intensity. The Margaret River of choice, to mate with seared rib and red wine jus.