Frankland River

Fast Facts

  • Latitude:
    34°39’S
  • Altitude:
    200–300 m
  • Heat degree days:
    1441
  • Growing season rainfall:
    310 mm
  • Mean January temp:
    19°C
  • Harvest:
    Mid-March to mid-April
  • Chief viticultural hazard:
    Drought; birds

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The first vineyard in the Frankland River region was planted in 1968 on a property owned by the wealthy Roche family of Perth. Originally called Westfield, it is now owned by Houghton and known as Netley Brook Vineyard (a locality name). It is a major and important vineyard, giving Houghton some ultra-premium grapes. Then, in 1971, Merv and Judy Lange began the development of the now highly rated and substantial Alkoomi Vineyard and Winery.

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