Alkoomi Wines is one of WA's largest family-owned estates, farming 105 hectares on the Frankland River — one of the Great Southern's most remote and celebrated wine regions. Founded in 1971 by Merv and Judy Lange and now stewarded by four generations of the family, Alkoomi grows Riesling, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Grenache and a wide range of other varietals with no herbicides or pesticides; guinea fowl, sheep, composted marc and solar-powered irrigation replace synthetic inputs. Winemaker Marelize Russouw takes a minimalist approach, preserving Frankland River's cool-climate character in wines available for tasting at two cellar doors — at the winery and in Albany.
Alkoomi is not certified organic, but the estate has farmed without herbicides or pesticides for many years, using biological pest control (guinea fowl and sheep), composting, and cover crops to maintain soil health — a genuinely low-chemical, sustainable approach.
The Alkoomi winery and cellar door is at 1141 Wingebellup Rd, Frankland River WA 6396 in the Great Southern region. A second tasting room — The Alkoomi Cellar — operates in Albany at 229 Stirling Terrace.
The 105-hectare estate grows an extensive range including Riesling, Chardonnay, Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Tempranillo and Grenache.
Yes — Alkoomi has four on-site chalets at the Frankland River winery, each accommodating up to 7 guests, offering an immersive wine-country stay experience.