Bob McDonald

9.5

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. — 14 days ago

David Peifer

9.1

Butter Oaked chard but a nice balance — 2 months ago

Ellie

9.0

Love the flavour. Could do with couple more years to develop just a slightly smoother finish on palette. — 3 years ago

Andy Thomson

9.0

Fruity almost a rose in colour — 25 days ago

with Cheryl

Ron R

9.1

Nice, but I detect this this is on it’s downward swing. Roasted pineapple combines with lychees. soft acidity and baking spices complete a nice presentation. probably better 2 years prior. — 2 months ago

with Anne-marie

Joe Estrada

9.7

Simply an outstanding bottle!! The Larner Vineyard is managed exceptionally and Larry allows the fruit to showcase itself — 3 years ago

David Peifer

9.3

Such a great Merlot. One of the reasons we fell in love with this winery.  — a month ago

Jamie Lauder

9.1

2021 vintage. Whole cluster pressed with wild yeast ferment and full malo fermentation.
Golden apples, white flowers, citrus lemon peel, fresh herbs and minerals.
A bit toasty oaky but not Chateau 2 by 4.
Thanks Larry Stone.
— a month ago

Matt Konopka

8.9

Miss you Larry — a year ago

with Andrew

David Walser

9.2

Always like the Phelps Syrah. Big Phelps week for me. — 3 years ago