David White

9.5

Fabulous layers of silky tannins burst onto the palate with rich berry flavours
Consistently rated highly (97 & 98 pts) by Western Australian specialists it is probably little known outside Australia.
It’s from Franklin River and not the better known Margaret River region.
Named after the winemaker responsible for 51 vintages of this masterpiece it’s a testament to his craftsmanship.
The 2021 is James Halliday’s Australian wine of 2025.
I think this is better.
— 8 days ago

Sarah Etty

9.0

Full bodied, nice deep, dense colour. Subtle spice and more of a savoury flavour. Delicious — 2 years ago

Shane Walker

9.0

Clear, deep garnet colour. Clean, pronounced black fruit and cedar aromas. Dry, medium acidity and tannins that are very balanced. Medium bodied with long finish. Black fruits with hints of cassis, mocha and lovely oak flavours. An outstanding wine considering the price. Went very well with bbq rib eye. — 6 years ago

with Michele

Bob McDonald

9.4

I have several previous notes for this 2010 and a couple for 2008. Houghton I believe is possibly the oldest winery in WA based in the Swan River on the outskirts of Perth. Established in 1836. It would be many years later before wine was being produced in Margaret River. However the grapes for this Cabernet came from Margaret River. As I said see previous notes but I did love Gary Walsh’s review of this wine from the “Winefront” when he said “Sends the Cabernet enthusiasts among us just a little bit wild.” — 5 months ago

Shane Walker

9.3

Clear, deep garnet colour. Clean, pronounced fruits. Dry, high acidity and tannins beautifully balanced. Full bodied with a long finish. Pronounced fruit flavours with a hint of vanilla. Exceptional wine. — 5 years ago

with Michele

Giorgio Sorbara

9.0

Almost syrupy in consistancy, this has a rich passionfruit taste on the palate which matches its tropical aromas — 8 years ago

Alex Kate

9.7

Yum! -2017 reserve — a year ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.3

Ted houghton — 2 years ago

Jodi M

9.0

Thomas Yule Shiraz. Big, jammy, Christmassy. — 5 years ago

Simon Gilligan

9.2

Great drinking at $15 street price. Sandy tannin, medium bodied dark and fresh fruited, balanced and lasts in the bottle for days. Think I need to buy some more! — 7 years ago