Category Archives: Frankland River

Larry Cherubino “The Yard” 2006

From the Acacia Vineyard in the Frankland River region. A medium red in colour. Initially cracked white pepper and red eating liquorice, soft and squishy, later morphing into blackcurrants, blueberries, dried pepper and a hint of cedar. Very interesting stuff. … Continue reading

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Xanadu Shiraz 2005

I like WA Shiraz. This wine was made from a blend of Frankland River and Margaret River fruit, and though it was co-fermented with a dash of Viognier, it is not one for the apricotiste. Savoury red fruits, cherries and … Continue reading

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Larry Cherubino “The Yard” 2005

From the Powderbark vineyard in the Frankland River region. A beautiful colour, not a glass stainer but a lovely vibrant red. It just makes you want to shake the bottle before pouring yourself a glass. Red fruits, plums, slightly dusty … Continue reading

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