The 2024 Cherubino Ad Hoc Middle of Everywhere Shiraz from Frankland River, Western Australia, is a refined expression of cool-climate Shiraz at an exceptional price point.
This elegant wine opens with captivating aromatics of red earth, cracked black pepper, and concentrated dark berries. The bouquet reveals layers of complexity, with subtle hints of violet and dried herbs adding intrigue.
On the palate, the wine showcases beautifully refined tannins that provide structure without weight. Vibrant notes of blueberry and dark cherry dominate, whilst nuanced spicy undertones of white pepper and clove add depth and character. The mid-palate is generous yet balanced, leading to a persistent finish with excellent length.
Crafted by renowned winemaker Larry Cherubino, this Shiraz demonstrates the exceptional quality and terroir-driven character that Frankland River is celebrated for. The 2024 vintage delivers immediate drinking pleasure whilst possessing the structure to reward short-term cellaring.
Pairs With
This versatile Shiraz complements grilled lamb cutlets with rosemary, slow-cooked beef brisket, mushroom risotto, or mature cheddar cheese. Also excellent alongside char-grilled vegetables or hearty pasta dishes with rich tomato-based sauces.
Ad Hoc is an assembly of varietal wines for any occasion, each wine sourced from its best-suited region in Western Australia.
From Margaret River, to Pemberton, to the regions of the Great Southern, we’ve grown up and worked amongst the vines. Our knowledge of these regions and relationships with other grape growers enables us to find the best vineyards for each grape variety, and this is what we show with through Ad Hoc. We’ve travelled long to find the path of least resistance, enabling us to show you great quality at great value for money.
In the Frankland River region, good winter rains and low to moderate crops resulted in slower ripening times, producing wines with spicy flavours in Shiraz and deep complex characters in Bordeaux varietals. The whites, particularly Riesling and Fiano, were of exceptional quality with a rating of 8/10. The reds, with a rating of 9/10, were highlight of the vintage with excellent structure, depth and ageing potential.
Fruit was hand-picked and sorted. Fermentation was carried out in small lot fermenters. Moderate extraction was aimed for, thus ensuring vineyard characters were fully expressed. The wine was then aged in new and one year old oak for 6-8 months.
