Introducing our Winemaker's Selection: A part of Gathered + Grateful, our very own wine community.

At Alkoomi, we've always believed that wine is about more than what's in the bottle—it's about the stories we share, the memories we create, and the community we build together. That's why we're thrilled to introduce our newest offering: the Winemaker's Selection, a curated addition to our beloved Gathered & Grateful wine community.

At the heart of our Winemaker's Selection is our talented winemaker, Marelize Russouw. Each quarter, Marelize personally handpicks a thoughtful collection that spans the breadth of our winemaking story—from your beloved customer favourites and best-selling wines, to rare museum releases from our cellar's archives, and those exclusive small-batch creations that never make it to retail.

Born and bred in South Africa's Western Cape with over 15 years of winemaking experience across three continents, Marelize brings a world of knowledge to Frankland River. Her philosophy of "estate grown fruit, gentle winemaking practices, and strong team culture" shines through in every selection she makes. These quarterly collections represent Marelize's personal curation—balancing the wines you know and love with the treasures you've never had the chance to taste.

What makes Marelize's quarterly selections truly special is the diversity of stories each collection tells:

Customer Favourites & Best-Sellers: Marelize includes the wines that have captured hearts and won awards—those bottles that have become synonymous with Alkoomi and showcase why our Frankland River expressions are so cherished.

Museum Releases: From our carefully preserved cellar archives, Marelize selects aged wines that demonstrate how our vintages develop and evolve over time—wines that are no longer available but tell the story of exceptional years and the magic of patient cellaring.

Exclusive Small-Batch Treasures: Perhaps most exciting are the wines that exist nowhere else—experimental blends, single-barrel selections, and limited releases that Marelize and our team create in quantities too small for general release. These are the wines that showcase our winemaking artistry at its most adventurous.

Being part of Gathered & Grateful has always been about joining our extended family, and Marelize's Winemaker's Selection deepens that connection in meaningful ways:

The Heart of Community

What we love most about Gathered & Grateful—and now Marelize's Winemaker's Selection—is how it reflects our core belief that wine brings people together. When you receive your carefully curated quarterly selection, handpicked by Marelize herself, you're not just getting bottles of wine; you're receiving a complete journey through our winemaking story and an invitation to gather, celebrate, and create lasting memories.

From our family dinner table to yours, we've always encouraged enjoying our wines with wholesome food, lots of laughter, and the ones you love. Marelize's quarterly selections simply give you more reasons to do exactly that—whether you're sharing a beloved favourite, discovering a museum treasure, or being among the first to taste something entirely new.

A Place We Chose, A Community We Cherish

Alkoomi means "a place we chose," and over the decades, our Gathered & Grateful members have chosen to be part of our story. Marelize's Winemaker's Selection is our way of saying thank you—by sharing not just our retail wines, but the complete tapestry of our winemaking journey, personally curated by the woman who knows our cellar better than anyone.

Whether you're already part of our Gathered & Grateful family or you're ready to join us for the first time, Marelize's quarterly selections offer a deeper connection to Alkoomi, to Frankland River, and to the tradition of bringing people together through exceptional wine.

Ready to experience the full story of Alkoomi through Marelize's expert curation? Join us in this new chapter of our story. Because the most meaningful conversations happen when you're sharing wines that span our past, present, and future.

Learn more about joining our Gathered & Grateful community and Marelize's exclusive Winemaker's Selection at alkoomiwines.com.au