The 2025 vintage across Western Australia’s Great Southern wine region has delivered one of the most exceptional and expressive harvests in recent years. A mild, extended growing season, coupled with well-timed rainfall and cooler than average nights, allowed for exceptional flavour development, vibrant natural acidity, and even ripening across all varieties.

White varieties such as Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay are showing remarkable purity, with lifted aromatics, fine acids, and defined structure. Rosé styles benefited from excellent fruit condition, with delicate colour and refreshing acid balance.

For reds, the cool and steady ripening period proved ideal. Frankland River Shiraz displays signature spice, dark berry depth, and fine tannin structure. Cabernet Sauvignon offers elegance and power, with rich cassis, savoury edges, and impressive cellaring promise. Malbec and Tempranillo also performed exceptionally well, with vibrant colour and fruit-forward profiles.

In short, 2025 was a vintage of precision, freshness, and varietal clarity, with early signs pointing to standout wines across all styles. Look out for the line-up of 2025 Ferngrove white releases in the months to come.