Frankland River is one of the true gems of the Western Australian wine scene, banging out top quality Riesling, Shiraz and of course Cabernet Sauvignon. This is a prime example of West Aussie Cab Sauv with smoky bacon and tomato leaf notes to start with before delving into a wash of blackberries and tight tannin.

Origin: It’s believed that the first wines made were in the Médoc region, in the west of France. Mainly Grown In: France, USA, Australia, Italy, Chile, South Africa, Argentina, Spain, NZ… all over, really! Key Facts: Cabernet Sauvignon is truly a globetrotter. Having a home in Bordeaux certainly helped its rapid expansion, as the Bordelaise (those coming from Bordeaux) are excellent marketers of their own product! Now found in almost all wine-producing countries of the world, Cab Sav is traditionally full-bodied, loaded with plenty of dark fruit (think blueberry and blackberry) and backed up by a zing of herbal/grassy kind of flavours. It’s also known for its strong backbone of tannin – that furry, drying sensation you sometimes get with red wines. Cabernet has plenty of it, but is still a smooth talker regardless. Fun Fact: You've probably met Cabernet Sauvignon's half-sister.. Merlot! If not... then it's probably time for a family reunion!