this firmly structured wine bears the hallmarks of true cool climate Cabernet. Richly flavoured palate with integrated oak and fruit tannins a solid core of blackberry fruit is overlain and enhanced with a sprinkling of chocolate and coffee. Cellaring for 8 years plus will develop complexity.

Dark red with a crimson hue, aromas of dark red with a crimson hue. An elegant palate, flavours of plum, forest fruits and mocha, with some underlying savoury notes such as dry herb. Integrated oak characters compliment the fruit, the tannins are fine with good persistence.

'There's some pretty exciting wine coming from the Frankland River region in Great Southern. Not only are there some fine wineries and winemakers in the region, the climate seems to be well suited to growing premium wines. Not a bad combination, in my view. The establishment up the road in Margaret River should be very proud to see another WA region making such fantastic wines, but it should also be wary of complacency. Singlefile has been on my radar for a while and it seldom puts a foot wrong. This cabernet from the Riversdale Vineyard is further proof of its credentials. It's got just the right amount of fruit, balanced with some more complex savoury characters and a palate that has the tension between tannin, acid and fruit in complete harmony. This is a wine of style and grown-up grace and confidence from a relatively young region...' - Canberra Times, 31 May 2014, by Fergus McGhie.

Displaying a perfumed nose of dark berries and savoury characters.The palate is full of juicy berries and earthy notes that are well supported by fine grained, integrated tannins.

The Smith Cullam family are the pioneers behind Frankland Estate, a flagbearer for organic viticulture and iconic producer of Western Australias Great Southern. Merlot 43%; Cabernet Franc 37%; Malbec 13%; Petit Verdot 4%; Cabernet Sauvignon 3%. The wine is dark red with purple hues. The nose shows blueberry and earth, with hints of black olives, cedar and vanilla. There is lifted currant and plums with hints of tobacco and mocha and soft florals. It's an elegant wine with soft tannin and lovely weight. Falls into place mid palate, finishes with underlying hints of dark plums and tobacco leaf on the finish.

Beautiful fruit sourced from Mount Barker has gone into this excellent stylish and elegant cabernet. Deep, dark and inky; a complex black olive bouquet, with a very rich, powerful and heady mix of cassis, cedar and a little violet thrown in for good measure. Excellent firm structure threads through the controlled intense and balanced palate. A little astringency on the finish. Plenty of blackcurrant and savoury plum flavours with a touch of cedary oak. Cellar 6 years.

APPEARANCE Light salmon pink. NOSE Attractive characters of lifted strawberry, vibrant red fruits witha hint of citrus florals and spice. PALATE This refreshingly dry, light-bodied Rose with vibrant acidityand generous raspberry and red berry fruits has a fresh, savouryfinish.

One word - legend. Jack Mann served Houghton for a remarkable 51 consecutive vintages. His determination to create wines of intensity, elegance and regional character have inspired a generation of Australian winemakers to achieve great things. Simply one of this country's greatest Cabernets, this wine is not just single vineyard fruit, the selection process is so rigorous that often it is just a few rows from the Justin Vineyard. Such is the reverence for that great man - Jack Mann.

Classic medium bodied cool climate cabernet structure. Smooth and rich with excellent fruit intensity with red & black berries. Leafy, earthy notes with layers of savoury, powdery tannin. Lovely balance & persistence.