Lange Estate
Great Southern , Western Australia
Winery Overview
Lange’s vineyard was established in 1997 and is run by the whole family, including Kim and Chelsea, their children Jack, Ella and Dylan together with Don and Maxine.
The vineyard is situated in the picturesque grape growing region of Frankland River, known for producing premium quality fruit; especially Shiraz and Riesling. Frankland River is tucked away in the far North Western corner of the Great Southern wine region of Western Australia.
The climate is Mediterranean with a dominant winter and spring rainfall. It is around 100km from the south coast of Western Australia which keeps it dry during the growing season, but is cooled by an afternoon sea breeze which leads to a dry but cool ripening period, perfect for varieties such as Shiraz and Riesling.
The vineyard has a high elevation of close to 300m which is unique for Western Australian conditions and when combined with the red jarrah gravel loam soils they lead to wines of great intensity.
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Winemaker Bio
After studying Viticulture & Oenology at Curtin University, Chief Winemaker Liam Carmody has built vast experience in cellars around the world, including South Africa, France, California, New Zealand and Australia.
Liam is a firm believer in the balance and fruit quality seen from dry grown vineyards, combined with a great passion for the subtleties of cooler climate winemaking.
"This is an incredibly beautiful part of the world and still so pristine, expansive and rugged. I love the different styles that come out of such a large area, from Frankland River to the Porongurup’s. It’s a really unique and understated region building a wonderful reputation for producing great wines. There is also a fantastic and diverse mix of people down this way. It is a great community that share a common thread of appreciation and love for a special part of the world."
"I would like to see the continued success and promotion of the Great Southern region in general. I think my goal for Lange Estate is to continually focus on making sustainable, high quality and pure wines throughout each vintage. Balanced expressions and drinkability across the range highlighting their unique site is my priority. Isolation is a challenge for all of us, but I believe with quality wine as the foundation we can get the Great Southern wine message out to the world."
Liam Carmody, Chief Winemaker
