Description
Award winning Frankland Estate is located in Frankland River, the coolest and most isolated wine-growing region in Western Australia. Warm days, cool nights (maritime influenced by the proximity to the Great Southern Ocean – means milder summers and winters) optimum ripening conditions, sustainable organic practices and a pristine pollution free environment are all contributing factors to the fine wines it produces.
The Frankland Estate Isolation Ridge Vineyard Riesling is consistently ranked among the best in Australia and has won widespread critical acclaim.
From the winemakers about this wine: “This wine was made from 100% Riesling grown in the Isolation Ridge vineyard at Frankland Estate. Riesling vines from two different clones were planted in 1988 on undulating northern and eastern facing slopes with duplex soils of ironstone gravel over a clay sub-soil. Several trellis systems are used throughout the vineyard, which is situated 256 meters above sea level. The cool nights and long slow ripening periods typical of the Frankland River region allow maximum flavour development while maintaining the distinctive vibrant acidity for which Rieslings from this region are renowned.”
“In the winery small ferments with an increasing focus on spontaneous fermentation and barrel ferment, (with many not exceeding 1,000Ltrs). As is now tradition, we left the wine on lees for nine months as we enjoy the texture and personality this imparts. It highlights the subtle yet distinct flinty ironstone notes, which are wrapped up in the mouthfeel of the wine. Some 8% of this wine was matured in barrel, with the same aim in mind. We also pick the grapes slightly riper than we used to 10 or so years ago. This allows us to achieve the “resolved” acid profile where it melts into the wine. These numerous small ferments allow complexity in the resulting wine through the diversity of yeasts, ferments and combinations of stainless-steel fermented parcels and barrel fermented parcels.”
About the 2023 vintage “A very wet winter gave us good soil moisture as we headed into a dry start to summer. We had no rain between mid-November and mid-January, when we got a good dose to freshen the vines. The weather cooled off significantly afterwards, allowing for plenty of calm hangtime that resulted in hallmark line and intensity in a relatively delicate year. ”
“Pretty, lifted florals, kaffir lime, lemongrass but with extreme delicacy and persistence, chalk and flint. The medium-bodied palate has incredible delicacy and a gentle succulence; sumptuous mouth feel. A sensation of crystalline juice running over pebbles with tantalizing lees complexity. Soft, pure, and almost ethereal, the lovely resolved acidity gives excellent length and persistence Riesling possesses the hallmark traits of great dry Riesling. With its restrained power and coiled tension, the wine will age for at least 15 years.”
96 points, Jane Faulkner and Top 100 Wines of 2024, Halliday Wine Companion “One of the great rieslings of Australia. This is textural as much as pure, with lime blossom, ginger flower and a touch of beeswax. Flavours of Bickford’s lime cordial, lemon curd, mandarin and zest caress the palate; the talcy-fine acidity is lipsmacking.”
97 points, Nick Ryan, The Weekend Australian “.. It’s super precise and poised, a wine of balletic balance with a piercing acid line of jaw dropping intensity and drive. A masterclass in coiled tension, restrained power and the beauty of Frankland River Riesling.”
97 points, Ray Jordan, Wine Pilot “One of the very best Isolation Ridge Rieslings produced. It’s from an exceptional vintage showing the pristine purity and minerally tension of great Rieslings. Comes from a combination of clones planted in 1988. Now this is not your usual Riesling. It was left on lees for nine months and about 10% was matured in oak. The result is a wine of tremendous texture, with an intricate weave of fine acid and intensely flavoured fruit. Has a crunchy vibrant minerality on the finish. Exceptional wine.”
95 points, Gary Walsh, The Wine Front “Frankland Estate do Riesling a little differently to many others, in that they get plenty of richness and flavour into their wines. Apple, lime, a sort of Chinese jasmine tea smell about it (don’t mind me, though it does make me fancy some yum cha!), maybe some aniseed too. It’s rich and powerful in flavour, apple, apricot, and ripe lime, fine chalky texture, and there’s some sweetness here too, though whether it’s residual sugar, or fruit power, I know not, but there is something of a barley sugar/honey thing happening here. The finish is long and firm, with a subtle parmesan rind savoury character. Very nice.”
RRP $61 Our Price $52.99 – Last of this vintage!
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