Frankland Estate Isolation Ridge Riesling 2017
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The wine leaps out of the glass with perfumed white citrus florals, spice and grapefruit. A real generosity and poise on the palate. Ripe juicy limes upfront, with a crisp acidity that carries the fruit all the way into a long saline, mineral finish. Elegant yet powerful, it builds layers in the mouth as the wine opens up. Consistent with the now well-established Isolation Ridge style this wine reflects both the low-yielding, dry growing conditions of this site. The balance of pristine fruit flavours and defining acidity result in an exceptional wine that can be enjoyed now or cellared with the confidence as it will continue to develop further complexity for many years to come.
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James Suckling
The array of fresh and mouthwatering citrus fruit is stunning, and it includes grapefruit, mandarin oranges, lime and kumquat. The palate is both powerful and concentrated. It delivers deep citrus flavors in a convincing style. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
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This is a pristine, ultrafocused and age-worthy example of Aussie Riesling from one of Great Southern’s leading producers. It bursts from the glass with notes of lime leaf, white pepper, honeysuckle and dried green herbs. The mouthfeel is chalky with intense acidity and fresh lime and herb flavors. Give this time to morph into a thing of exquisite beauty. Drink 2021–2034. Quintessential Wines. Editors’ Choice
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Decanter
Fragrant citrus bouquet, floral ginger spice hints. Concentrated citrus palate, crunchy acidity, nice spicy edges through the long fresh finish.
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Tasting Panel
Hint of petrol in the nose; crisp and dry with bright peach and citrus; smooth, fresh, and long.
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Frankland Estate was established in 1988 by Barrie Smith and Judi Cullam who continue to be actively involved in every aspect of the vineyard and winery. They are now assisted by their daughter Elizabeth Smith, son Hunter Smith and a small, hardworking team who enjoy the diverse and idiosyncratic challenges associated with working in a family business. The winemaking philosophies at Frankland Estate reflect these influences as well as the hard-earned lessons gained from some 17 vintages in the Frankland River region. Our approach to winemaking is based on the principle that the most significant characteristics of a wine come from the soil and the vineyard environment. We aim to make wines that reflect nature rather than the hand of the winemaker. This is the basis of our commitment to sustainable farming and to working the land in accord with the cycles of nature. We carefully nurture the health of the soils in our vineyard and only take from our vineyards as much as can be replaced by natural processes. Our use of viticultural practices resulted in us gaining organic certification in 2009 with our 2010 vintage wines being released with the certified organic “bud” logo.
Riesling possesses a remarkable ability to reflect the character of wherever it is grown while still maintaining its identity. A regal variety of incredible purity and precision, this versatile grape can be just as enjoyable dry or sweet, young or old, still or sparkling and can age longer than nearly any other white variety. Somm Secret—Given how difficult it is to discern the level of sweetness in a Riesling from the label, here are some clues to find the dry ones. First, look for the world “trocken.” (“Halbtrocken” or “feinherb” mean off-dry.) Also a higher abv usually indicates a drier Riesling.
Quite remote and unequalled in beauty, the wine regions of Westerm Australia promise endless physical and climatic diversity. From the coolest, seaside vineyards to the hottest inland zones, Western Australia is the source of some of the country’s most sought after wines.