Houghton was founded in 1836 by a syndicate of British Army Officers and named after the most senior of the three – Lieutenant Colonel Richmond Houghton. Houghton has built an enviable reputation shaping the Western Australian winemaking landscape. The Houghton Premium Tier range is carefully crafted to showcase the purity of Frankland River Cabernet Sauvignon.<br><br>2020 VINTAGE<br>The 2020 vintage in Frankland River was marked by persistent warm and dry conditions. A drier than average Winter and little to no rain in Spring in the preceding year resulted in a high quality, low yielding<br>crop. The commencement of harvest was the earliest on record
| Varietal | Shiraz |
| State Of Origin | Western Australia |
| Country Of Origin | Australia |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| ABV | 13.8% |
| Standard Drinks | 8.3 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Closure Type | Screw Cap |
| Winemaker | Courtney Treacher |
| Tasting Notes | This wine is a vibrant dark red with a highly aromatic bouquet comprising of violets, mulberries and boysenberries with hints of cardamom and white pepper. French oak influence adds layers of coffee and vanillin. The palate shows supple blueberry and cherry characters with peeper and vanillin spice. |
| Preservative Free | false |
| Gluten Free | true |
| Brand | Houghton |
| Organic | unsure |