Alkoomi 'Blackbutt' Cabernet Sauvignon Frankland River Australia

Sandy and Rod Hallett

Merv and Judy Lange have been two of the great pioneers of the Western Australia wine industry and over thirty years have built Alkoomi into the top quality level of wine producers. They freely admitted to knowing more about wheat and sheep than grapes in the beginning, but went on to produce an excellent vineyard and also put plenty of time into understanding wine and tasting something new each day in pursuit of extending their wine knowledge. As their knowledge grew, so did their reputation and their wines are now demanding much attention. The Alkoomi vineyard is located only 80kms inland from the Southern Ocean, resulting in good winter rains and dry ripening months. Summer days and evenings are cooled by fresh sea breezes, enabling ideal slow ripening of grapes. This climatic pattern is very similar to that of the best Bordeaux vintages. The estate is now run by their daughter Sandy and her husband, Rod Hallett.

"Alkoomi, a third-generation winery is our heart, our home, and our passion. Our farm has been home to our family since 1946 and has evolved from a grain and livestock farm to a thriving and sustainable vineyard and innovative winery. For us, wine is a toast to togetherness. Our collection of wines is made to bring people together, to build a sense of community and to create conversation and lasting memories. From our family dinner table to yours, we encourage you to enjoy these wines with wholesome food, lots of laughter and the ones you love. With every vintage, we are committed to cherishing and upholding the Alkoomi tradition. Our wines are a heartfelt ode to authenticity and a reflection of the love and care we pour into our craft. Driven by passion and tradition, our mission is unwavering: to continue the Alkoomi legacy by producing wines that genuinely echo the untouched beauty of the Frankland River region." Alkoomi family