At the table with Nextdoor in South Perth

Great Southern wines alongside seafood and wood-fired fare, at a neighbourhood restaurant shaped by a family’s butchery heritage.

A close connection to land and produce is central to the way we think about wine. We value the knowledge of those who tend it, the defining character of place, and the care that allows those qualities to find expression in the bottle. At Nextdoor in South Perth, a similar sensibility guides the kitchen, drawing on the experience of the family butcher shop alongside it.

We recently enjoyed a dinner at the Angelo Street restaurant, celebrating the new release of our 2026 Great Southern Rosé and 2026 Great Southern Gamay, two wines particularly well suited to the warmer months and the pleasures of the table. Both are now pouring at Nextdoor, alongside our 2022 ‘The Philip Adrian’ Frankland River Cabernet Sauvignon. Paired with dishes from across the considered menu, the three wines offer a glimpse of the breadth of the Great Southern, from the freshness of dry rosé and vibrant character of gamay, to the refined elegance of Frankland River cabernet.

The Olsen Family Story: From Butchery to Nextdoor

The story begins with Olsen Butchers, established in 1989 by Collin and Karen Olsen. Their commitment to quality meat and traditional butchery found a home in South Perth in 2004, followed by premises in Roleystone in 2014. Today, their son Gavin leads the business, continuing to build upon the craftsmanship and community relationships that have shaped the butchery’s operations over the past two decades.

Gavin opened Nextdoor in 2021, bringing that same focused attention on produce into a contemporary restaurant setting. Premium and secondary cuts are sourced from Olsen Butchers and prepared over an open flame, with the close relationship between butcher and kitchen encouraging a ‘nose-to-tail’ philosophy and a thoughtful, creative approach to waste.

The menu reflects a genuine culinary curiosity, with seafood, seasonal produce and influences from a range of global cuisines sitting comfortably alongside the meat. An open kitchen and a carefully curated wine list contribute to the occasion, while the relaxed welcome sets the tone of the dining experience, whether settling in for a meal or calling by for a glass of wine and a few small plates.

Great Southern Rosé with Kingfish and Scallop

Our 2026 Singlefile Great Southern Rosé accompanied an Indonesian-inspired kingfish crudo served with rujak and sambal matah, as well as a roasted scallop dish elevated with miso butter, pineapple pangrattato and green onion.

Crafted from sangiovese in a dry, Provence style, the rosé has delicate cranberry and orange zest aromatics, with subtle herbal nuances. A gently textural palate carries tart berry flavours through to a persistent, dry finish, giving the wine both freshness and the substance to accompany food.

The 2026 vintage continues our approach to rosé as a wine of character, made to be enjoyed with food as readily as on its own. While its delicate profile makes it a natural companion to seafood, the wine's dry finish and gentle texture also lend themselves to a broad range of dishes, from simple summer salads to slightly richer flavours.

With the kingfish, the wine’s freshness offers a lovely complement to the fish and its aromatic accompaniments. The scallop brings a richer expression, its sweetness framed by savoury miso and the detail of pineapple pangrattato. Here, the wine’s texture is particularly welcome, providing a sense of continuity between the delicacy of the seafood and the more generous elements of the dish.

Great Southern Gamay with Peri Peri Chicken

For the 2026 Singlefile Great Southern Gamay, Nextdoor prepared grilled peri peri chicken with parsley sauce and garlic yoghurt. The combination offers a particularly pleasing pairing with gamay, allowing the wine’s bright fruit and savoury complexity to accompany the spice and character of the grill.

Gamay is particularly well suited to the warmer months, offering the aromatic appeal and complexity of red wine in a lighter, more refreshing style. Our 2026 Great Southern Gamay brings together bright cherry, tart plum and pomegranate flavours, with soft, fine tannins and subtle earthy notes. While enjoyable at a traditional red wine serving temperature, we particularly like it lightly chilled, bringing its vibrant fruit into focus and making it a lovely companion to the warmth of peri peri and the freshness of the parsley sauce.

The garlic yoghurt adds a gentle richness to the plate. With its lighter body and supple structure, the gamay offers space for these different elements, highlighting the variety’s versatility with food.

Frankland River Cabernet Sauvignon with Steak

Our 2022 ‘The Philip Adrian’ Frankland River Cabernet Sauvignon was paired with two exceptional cuts selected by the kitchen: a 230g Stone Axe full-blood Wagyu oyster blade (marble score 9+) and a 750g Cape Grim grass-fed Tasmanian Angus ribeye (marble score 4–5).

The slow, even ripening of the 2022 season allowed flavour to develop gradually while retaining freshness. Time in bottle has brought fruit, oak and tannins into harmony, revealing a wine of considerable depth, balanced by the restraint that defines our approach to cool-climate cabernet. Cabernet sauvignon and steak have long been natural companions, the wine’s structure and depth finding a wonderful balance with the richness and savoury character of the beef.

Charcoal roasted cabbage with kombu beurre blanc, bonito and nori furikake brought further savoury depth to the table, a lovely complement to the earthy nuances of Frankland River cabernet. Seasonal leaves, dressed with pickled rhubarb and Geraldton wax verjus, offered a fresh accompaniment to the more generous dishes.

A Shared Appreciation of Provenance

At Nextdoor, the connection between the butcher’s knowledge and the kitchen’s creativity is evident throughout the menu. It is an expression of the Olsen family’s continued care for their produce, carried into a setting where it can be shared and enjoyed.

As a family-owned winery, we recognise something of our own philosophy in that commitment to quality, provenance and the pleasure of bringing people together over good food and wine. It has been a privilege to see our Great Southern wines become part of the Nextdoor experience, and to witness how a mutual appreciation for exceptional produce can bring something memorable to the table.