Another fabulous vintage of Franklin Estates Riesling. 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 upfront, with a crisp acidity that carries the fruit all the way into a long saline, mineral finish. Elegant yet powerful, it builds layers in the mouth as the wine opens up. Consistent with the now well-established Isolation Ridge style this wine reflects both the low-yielding, dry growing conditions of this site. The balance of pristine fruit flavours and defining acidity result in an exceptional wine that can be enjoyed now or cellared with confidence, as it will continue to develop further complexity for many years to come.
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2017 Estate Shiraz, Frankland Estate
£1950Add to BasketFrankland Estate is one of Australia’s most renowned and isolated wineries, established in 1988 by Judi Cullam and Barrie Smith. The winery is fully organic, and their Isolation Ridge vineyard is regarded as one of Australia’s iconic vineyard estates.
The Frankland Estate Shiraz 2017 is a sensory journey that indulges the palate with its luxurious flavour. As you pour it into the glass, the room fills with the elevated aromas of liquorice, black cherry, scorched earth, dried meats, smoky cedar, black olives and black pepper. The palate is generously weighted with rich dark plum, liquorice and black cherry fruits, accompanied by elements of smoked meat, scorched earth, spicy cedar and pepper on the back half, creating a symphony of flavours. The finish is long and mouthwatering. Drink Now to 2032
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2020 Chardonnay, Hay Shed Hill
£2150Add to BasketThis wine showcases the strength of Margaret River for Chardonnay with a restrained, modern, elegantly structured wine from one of the great Margaret River vineyards.
The nose exhibits aromas of fresh cut pear and honey dew melon with some zesty citric notes. There are no overt woody or buttery aromas with the primary fruit characters expressed with clarity and definition.
The palate is fresh and lively with clean crisp acidity complementing the vibrant fruity flavours. The palate has very good extension and ends clean and bright. This is a restrained style of Australian Chardonnay.
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2020 Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon, Cape Mentelle
£2200Add to BasketCape Mentelle has a rich history of exceptional quality and consistency with Cabernet Sauvignon, from a pioneering producer in Margaret River in the early 1970s to the benchmark winery it is today.
This 2020 Margaret River series Cabernet Sauvignon is a classic representation of the site selection with perfumed varietal notes underpinned by elegant structure and finesse. This vibrant wine embraces the playful side of Cabernet, inviting you in with an immediate drinkability that is backed by pedigree and longevity.In the glass, the bright red berries are on the forefront nicely balanced with fine tannins, complete with blueberries and cranberries suggesting warmth and comfort. A classic example of Margaret River Cabernet made to enhance fruit purity, with elegance and approachable structure.
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2023 16 Hectares Chardonnay, Cape Mentelle
£2795Add to BasketThe “16 Hectares” range pays homage to the estate’s original Wallcliffe vineyard, spanning 16 hectares of coastal, gravelly soils. It is wild-yeast fermented, with approximately a third aged in new French oak barrels (500L), followed by a year of maturation that balances oak texture and purity of fruit.
In the glass, this Chardonnay engages the senses with a beguiling mix of citrus, lime zest and golden delicious apple complemented by lemon curd, pie pastry, and a soft overlay of toasted oak. Nuances of jasmine, jasmine blossom, and toasty almond further enhance its aromatic complexity. On the palate, it is both refined and focused: vibrant acidity drives a juicy core of white stone fruit and cucumber freshness, while a creamy texture melds with delicate hazelnut and oatmeal biscuit notes. A hint of flinty minerality underpins the finish, offering length, precision, and poise.
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2022 16 Hectares Shiraz, Cape Mentelle
£2795Add to BasketFounded in 1970 as one of Margaret River’s founding wineries, Cape Mentelle has long been admired for its balanced, terroir-driven wines. The “16 Hectares” vineyard range pays homage to the estate’s original Wallcliffe vineyard, planted on coastal, gravelly soils beneath towering Marri trees. The 2022 Shiraz is crafted using minimal intervention: grapes are wild-yeast fermented and meticulously managed to preserve varietal purity while allowing each terroir parcel to express itself.
in the glass, the 2022 “16 Hectares” Shiraz reveals aromatic depth of red cherry, raspberry, and spiced plum that mingle with subtle cedar and wild pepper notes. The palate is medium-bodied with a vibrant, gripping structure: juicy bramble fruit and warm spice are anchored by finely textured tannins and refreshing acidity. Toasted oak accents add depth without overpowering, tapering to a poised, savoury finish, this is a Shiraz of elegance and clarity, designed to be enjoyed from 2025 onward
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2018 Isolation Ridge Syrah, Frankland Estate
£2900Add to BasketFrankland Estate is one of Australia’s most renowned and isolated wineries, established in 1988 by Judi Cullam and Barrie Smith. The winery is fully organic, and their Isolation Ridge vineyard is regarded as one of Australia’s iconic vineyard estates.
The 2018 Isolation Ridge Syrah is perfumed with hints of spice and white pepper, with a complex nose reflecting depth and authenticity. It is an elegant medium-bodied wine with a sweet core of fruit combined with a subtle savoury complexity of spice and herb that integrate into the subtle French oak, which sits comfortably with the savoury notes and fine-grained tannins. Length and depth of fruit profile in the wine will ensure very good aging.
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2020 Block 6 Chardonnay, Hay Shed Hill
£3400Add to BasketHay Shed Hill is one of a small and prestigious group of pioneer vineyards that have established Margaret River’s reputation as a world-class wine producing region.Located in the heart of the Wilyabrup Valley, the premier sub-region of Margaret River, The Hay Shed Hill Block Series wines are made from small parcels of fruit from individual blocks on the vineyard to showcase the best of Hay Shed Hill.In the glass the wine has mineral aromatics with background savoury flinty notes. The fruit is in the fresh white pear spectrum with perhaps some citric elements. The palate is vibrant and light. The old vine depth of fruit provides a complexity not seen in most Chardonnay – there is always more to find in the wine without it being overworked or over-blown. This is a beautiful wine with depth of flavour and texture that will stand up in a fine dining situation.
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2020 Cape Mentelle Cabernet Sauvignon, Cape Mentelle
£4495Add to Basket“A wine that represents the pinnacle of our energies and research, the embodiment of our experimentation and exploration and the symbol of our legacy”
In the glass, the aromatics are deep and complex consisting of a mineral blackcurrant core with touches of anise, bay leaves and dark chocolate. Rich elements of rosemary, spearmint and moist forest floor reveal themselves as the tightly wound profile gently unfurls. The palate has a powerful rush of cocoa powder, with dark forest berry fruits of blackcurrant and mulberry, peppered with notes of spiced ginger and caramel toffee. The seamlessly integrated palate of powdery tannins frame the perfectly weighted earthiness and fruit, giving a long texture that harks of the saline coastal influence.
