Larry Cherubino
Frankland River Cabernet Sauvignon
Western Australia, Australia
A refined Cabernet nose and palate. Medium bodied showing mint, herbs and cassis. Frankland River a little cooler than Margaret River nearby but doesn’t have the maritime effect that MR has. Around 10 years ago Larry Cherubino was the “enfant terrible” of the WA wine scene - the talented newcomer. Julia Harding MW (Jancis’s right hand associate) was enticed from the UK to be a senior judge at the Margaret River Wine Show and ended up on a tour of Frankland River wineries with Larry Cherubino. A fascinating article on the Jancis Robinson website if you’re interested. In summary this was an excellent wine. Points off for a way too heavy bottle.
A refined Cabernet nose and palate. Medium bodied showing mint, herbs and cassis. Frankland River a little cooler than Margaret River nearby but doesn’t have the maritime effect that MR has. Around 10 years ago Larry Cherubino was the “enfant terrible” of the WA wine scene - the talented newcomer. Julia Harding MW (Jancis’s right hand associate) was enticed from the UK to be a senior judge at the Margaret River Wine Show and ended up on a tour of Frankland River wineries with Larry Cherubino. A fascinating article on the Jancis Robinson website if you’re interested. In summary this was an excellent wine. Points off for a way too heavy bottle.
Dec 8th, 2024
$20 of sheer brilliance.
Margaret River is synonymous with restraint, and this fits that model. Moderate extraction, and complex oak treatment, which combines to produce a unique Aussie example. Beguiling minerality, with subtle notes of ripe blackberries and burnt toast. Stunning for the price.
PS - This is the Margaret River cab. Could not locate the correct wine on DL.
$20 of sheer brilliance.
Margaret River is synonymous with restraint, and this fits that model. Moderate extraction, and complex oak treatment, which combines to produce a unique Aussie example. Beguiling minerality, with subtle notes of ripe blackberries and burnt toast. Stunning for the price.
PS - This is the Margaret River cab. Could not locate the correct wine on DL.