Ferngrove - News Archive

News Archive

Monday, 8 October.2007: Pure Palate Pleasure, Rain or Shine; Still basking in the glow of winning the "Most Successful Exhibitor" award at the Sheraton WA Wine Awards (joint win), Ferngrove is looking to share the excitement, raise some pulses and raise the temperature with their spring release of the stunning...more >>
Thursday, 12 July.2007: Ferngrove Symbols and Estate Reds- The shape of wines to come from the west; Ferngrove is one of the new breed of Western Australian wineries that are striving to create memorable wines that excite the senses and appease the wallet. These new wines from Ferngrove are creative and affordable delivering a fresh, flavoursome per...more >>
Thursday, 26 October.2006: Ferngrove's crisp, cool and white offering for Spring and Summer 2006; ONCE again Riesling has proved the outstanding variety among Ferngrove’s stable of classic, crisp and elegant 2006 vintage whites, bottled for their spring release and appearing more than able to match the outstanding reputation of their predecessors...more >>
Wednesday, 18 October.2006: Ferngrove scoops four-trophy haul at Qantas WA Wine Show; FERNGROVE has dominated the prestigious red wine field at the 2006 Qantas Western Australian Wine Show in Mt Barker this week, muscling out competitors to take four trophies – including the rare feat of winning both the best Shiraz and best Cabernet ...more >>
Friday, 29 September.2006: Frankland River wines judged WA's best at 2006 Royal Perth Wine Show; THE Great Southern’s Frankland River sub-region has topped the state at the 2006 Perth Royal Wine Show this week, with Ferngrove and Old Kent River the only WA wines named category champions among a host of eastern states and New Zealand winners. Fer...more >>
Friday, 29 September.2006: Rhone traditions inspire Ferngrove's new Shiraz Viognier; LONG-revered in France’s Rhone Valley, Shiraz-Viognier is fast developing a New World following and – given its oft-cited similarities with the iconic Rhone – Western Australia’s Frankland River region looks set to firm as an ideal Australian h...more >>
Friday, 31 March.2006: A fresh, elegant new look for Ferngrove's logo and labels; 31 March 2006 A fresh, elegant new look for Ferngrove’s logo and labels A GOLDEN "F" reminiscent of a delicate native Frankland River fern is Ferngrove’s new brand logo, designed to become an icon synonymous everywhere with quality Australi...more >>
Friday, 24 March.2006: New-release Stirlings and Orchid Series reds cement Ferngrove's premium reputation; 24 March, 2006 New-release Stirlings and Orchid Series reds cement Ferngrove’s premium reputation FRANKLAND River’s Ferngrove continues its stellar run of award-winning Western Australian wines with the latest premium reds now availab...more >>
Friday, 25 November.2005: Sterling effort from The Stirlings; Ferngrove’s The Stirlings 2004 has been awarded the red+white trophy for Best Blended Red at the Royal Hobart International Wine Show in Tasmania. Triumphing over a field of 97 entries competing for the title of Best Blended Red, The Stirlings w...more >>
Friday, 28 October.2005: 2005 Whites; A refreshing summer splash from Ferngrove’s awesome foursome Frankland River winery Ferngrove Vineyards Estate is pleased to announce the release of its four superb summer whites – the 2005 Sauvignon Blanc, 2005 Sauvignon Blanc Semillon, 2005 Char...more >>
Friday, 1 July.2005: Renounceable Rights Issue; Ferngrove Vineyards Limited (ACN 080 659 114) is the issuer of the shares offered under the Prospectus. The offer in the Prospectus is made to shareholders in Ferngrove who hold shares on the Record Date, being 5pm on 30 June 2005. The offer of sh...more >>
Monday, 16 May.2005: 2004 Diamond Chardonnay sparkles; Ferngrove’s new release 2004 super-premium Orchid Diamond Chardonnay is set to dazzle wine critics and consumers alike. Ferngrove senior winemaker Kim Horton selects fruit solely from low yielding vines growing on the north-facing slope of Ferng...more >>
Monday, 2 May.2005: Ferngrove strengthens UK presence; Leading Western Australian premium wine producer Ferngrove Vineyards Estate is building its UK market presence with the appointment of Stratford’s Wine Agencies as its UK distributor. Ferngrove Vineyards Estate is the third largest producer in Wes...more >>
Wednesday, 5 January.2005: Ferngrove Vineyards Estate appoints red+white; Western Australian winery Ferngrove Vineyards Estate has appointed red+white as its national distributor. Ferngrove Estate chief executive Anthony Wilkes said the inclusion of Ferngrove's wines in red+white's portfolio was a first for a Great So...more >>
Wednesday, 5 January.2005: Ferngrove Vineyards Estate's Kim Horton named Young Winemaker of the Year; Ferngrove Vineyards Estate winemaker, Kim Horton, has been named Young Winemaker of the Year in the inaugural Australian Wine Selector's Shining Lights awards.Kim Horton, 31, was awarded Young Winemaker of the Year in Australia's newest wine industry...more >>
Wednesday, 15 December.2004: Beat the summer heat; Ferngrove's white medicine to beat the summer heat November 2004The multi award winning Ferngrove Vineyards Estate has prescribed two superb 2004 whites to ease the summer heat; the soothing Ferngrove Vineyards Estate Symbols Unwooded Chardonnay 2004...more >>
Thursday, 18 November.2004: New Look and Three Superb 2003 Reds; Ferngrove unveils a new structure, new look and three superb 2003 reds November 2004Ferngrove Vineyards Estate from the Frankland River region in Western Australia, has launched three award winning reds from the exceptional 2003 vintage, s...more >>
Wednesday, 10 November.2004: Quaff White Wine of the Year; Ferngrove's White Wine Of the YearNovember 10, 2004 It's official: Ferngrove's 2004 Semillon Sauvignon Blanc is the 'Zestiest, Zingiest, Scrummiest, Yummiest' White Wine of the Year, according to the 2005 edition of 'Quaff ' Best 400 wines under $15'...more >>
Monday, 25 October.2004: Ferngrove strikes gold at Qantas Wine Show of Western Australia; The consistent successes of award-winning Ferngrove Vineyards Estate continue with the winery taking out a total of five gold medals at the 2004 Qantas Wine Show of Western Australia Mt Barker last week.Each gold medal was awarded to a red...more >>
Friday, 1 October.2004: New CEO and Export Manager appointed; Ferngrove Vineyards Estate has had a changing of the guard with the recent executive appointments of Anthony Wilkes as Chief Executive Officer and Stephen Bradshaw as Group Export Sales Manager. Anthony brings to Ferngrove a strong back...more >>
Friday, 1 October.2004: A new jewel and an old favourite complete Ferngrove's crown; A new jewel and an old favourite complete Ferngrove's crownOctober 2004Ferngrove's Orchid Series Butterfly Chardonnay has undergone a stunning metamorphosis to become the Diamond Chardonnay ' a new jewel to add to Ferngrove's crown.The cha...more >>
Tuesday, 14 September.2004: 2003 Majestic Cabernet Sauvignon officially The Best Red in Western Australia; September 2004Ferngrove has continued its remarkable run of trophy wins with the Ferngrove 2003 Majestic Cabernet Sauvignon being awarded the trophy for the Best Western Australian Dry Red Table Wine last week at the 2004 Royal Perth Wine Show. 'True...more >>
Thursday, 1 July.2004: Ferngrove's revered Cossack Riesling and a sexy new sauvignon blanc - both fresh from a great 2004 vintage; Ferngrove's multi-award winning Cossack Riesling is back, and thanks to a great vintage and good fortune the 2004 will further satiate the cult following inspired by its 2003 and 2002 offerings.This ultra-fine cool climate riesling from We...more >>
Saturday, 1 May.2004: Ferngrove climbs to new heights with The Stirlings; What do you get when you blend the finest parcels of fruit from vineyards that consistently produce multi-award winning wines? The Stirlings; the new release 2001 vintage premium red from Ferngrove Vineyards Estate in Western Australia's F...more >>
Wednesday, 15 October.2003: Recent Awards; Ferngrove Vineyards Estate has taken the Australian wine industry by storm, scooping a number of coveted awards at recent wine shows across the country. Judges have been universal in their praise for the Frankland River (WA) winery whose la...more >>
Friday, 5 September.2003: Ferngrove named a Finalist; Ferngrove Vineyards Estate is named as a finalist in the 2003 Western Australian Industry and Export Awards. Winners will be announced at a gala presentation evening on 24 October 2003. .more >>
Thursday, 4 September.2003: Two more classics from one of Australia's most exciting new wineries; 'Ferngrove Estate has quickly become a major player in Frankland River. The ideal regional environment ' not too cool, not too hot ' is the launching pad for what will surely become a succession of top-class wines from one of Australia's b...more >>
Thursday, 13 February.2003: Ferngrove Vineyards Riesling - Best of Show; The Ferngrove Vineyards Cossack Riesling 2002 from the Frankland River in the Great Southern region of Western Australia, has won the prestigious 'Macquarie Bank Perpetual Trophy' for Best Wine of Show, at the 2003 Macquarie Bank Sydney Ro...more >>
Wednesday, 1 January.2003: New Winemaking Face for Ferngrove Vineyards Estate; Ferngrove Vineyards Estate in the Frankland River region of Western Australia is delighted to appoint Kim Horton to the position of senior winemaker.Working with consultant winemaker John Griffiths, Kim will continue to make exceptional Estate grown ...more >>
Thursday, 17 October.2002: Ferngrove Riesling Reigns as the absolute Best of the West; October 2002 Ferngrove Vineyards reigned supreme at this month's Western Australian Qantas Wine Show at Mount Barker, taking home four trophies including Best Wine of Show for their 2002 Cossack Riesling. The 2002 Ferngrove Vineyards Cossack Riesling...more >>
Tuesday, 19 March.2002: Frankland river home to new winery and cellar facilities; Ferngrove Vineyards achieved a major milestone on 10 February when WA's Premier, Dr Geoff Gallop, MLA officially opened the $8.5 million winery and cellar sales facility in Frankland River. The opening was attended by 350 guests and brings to fruitio...more >>
Wednesday, 30 January.2002: Ferngrove Winery to open on February 10th; On 10 February our dream will become a reality with the opening of Ferngrove Vineyards winery and cellar sales facility in Frankland River. The stunning rammed earth building which features sweeping views out to the Stirling Ranges and across neighbo...more >>
Saturday, 6 October.2001: Ferngrove Vineyards Estate 2000 Shiraz; Following on from the success of the 2000 Ferngrove Cossack Riesling (four star rating ' Winestate March/April 2001), Ferngrove Vineyards Estate 2000 Shiraz has also received a four star rating from Winestate Magazine. Of the 30 wines tasted in the S...more >>
Friday, 28 September.2001: Ted Avery is recognised as legend of the Hospitality and Tourism Industry; Ferngrove Vineyards Estate Managing Director Ted Avery has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to Western Australia's hospitality and tourism industry. Mr Avery received the Premier's Award to Legends of the Hospitality and Tourism Indus...more >>