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 they should also be wary of complacency.

Singlefile have been on my radar for a while and they seldom put a foot wrong. This cabernet from the Riversdale Vineyard is further proof of their 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.

Now that we are heading into some cooler months, richer dishes like roasts and hearty stews will sit beautifully alongside this gorgeous Singlefile cabernet sauvignon. The next time I try it I’ll make sure there’s a roast lamb shoulder in the oven to accompany.