2023 Swinney Favrie Mourvedre

99points Ray Jordan| 98 points The Australian | 96points Halliday Wine Companion 

A rare single-vineyard Mourvedre — pure, powerful, and profoundly expressive

Single-Vineyard Frankland River Mourvedre | Depth, Structure & Soul

"A breathtaking expression of Mourvedre — wild, structured, and utterly captivating. The purest voice of Frankland River's ancient soils."

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Deep garnet with violet hues, shimmering with intensity and concentration.

Aroma: A stunning bouquet of wild blackberry, dark plum, and mulberry intertwined with violet, dried herbs, and cracked black pepper. Subtle notes of cured meat, leather, and garrigue add savoury complexity.

Palate: Rich and powerfully structured — layers of dark fruit cascade across the palate with mineral tension and earthy complexity. The tannins are firm yet refined, bringing both grip and elegance.

Finish: Long, persistent, and deeply satisfying — the essence of power and poise, with a lingering resonance of dark fruit, spice, and wild herbs.

Vineyard & Winemaking

The Favrie Vineyard in Frankland River is one of Western Australia's most exceptional sites for Mourvedre. Planted on ancient gravelly loam soils with underlying ironstone, it produces fruit of extraordinary concentration and aromatic complexity.

The grapes are hand-picked at optimal ripeness, fermented with indigenous yeasts, and aged in French oak to allow the vineyard's natural character and intensity to shine through. Minimal intervention delivers a wine of remarkable balance, structure, and longevity.

Region

Frankland River, Western Australia — a region renowned for producing some of Australia's most sophisticated and age-worthy wines. The combination of cool climate, ancient soils, and long growing season results in wines of structure, perfume, and power wrapped in elegance.

Food Pairings

• Slow-braised lamb shoulder with rosemary and garlic
• Grilled ribeye steak with peppercorn sauce
• Wild game such as venison or duck
• Moroccan tagine with preserved lemon
• Aged hard cheeses such as Manchego or aged Cheddar

Why We Love It

The 2023 Swinney Favrie Mourvedre is a masterwork of varietal purity and terroir expression — a single-vineyard wine that captures the very essence of Frankland River.

This is among the finest examples of Australian Mourvedre — a variety that thrives in the right hands and the right place. Swinney has both.

It's powerful yet elegant, structured yet graceful — the kind of wine that defines what great Australian Mourvedre can be.

Power. Purity. Perfection.
The 2023 Swinney Favrie Mourvedre is more than a wine — it's an experience. A world-class expression of Mourvedre mastery.