This wine is 100% Riesling from the Isolation Ridge vineyard at Frankland Estate. Riesling vines from two different clones were planted in 1988 on undulating north- and east-facing slopes with duplex soils of ironstone gravel over a clay subsoil. A number of trellis systems are used throughout the vineyard, which is situated 256m above sea level. The cool nights and long, slow ripening periods typical of the Frankland River region allow maximum flavour development while maintaining distinctive vibrant acidity The vineyard is farmed according to certified organic principles and this is reflected in the clarity and complexity of the pristine fruit. Grapes are pressed immediately on arrival at the winery, with the juice left to settle in tank overnight before being racked to fermentation vessel. The wine is fermented in stainless steel tanks at low temperatures (less than 15°C) over 8 weeks with minimal intervention in order to obtain the purest expression of the fruit. The wine is then left on its lees for eight to nine months. A small parcel was fermented and aged in (neutral) oak foudre for the same time. These parcels obtain complex textural components and greater opulence
Hunter Smith, Frankland Estate
This exudes such pristine life from the glass with elegant, floral notes and fresh lime juice, sliced yellow grapefruit, green apples and powdery bath salts. The palate has a sleekly defined and attractively pithy core of lime-juice flavours with an exceptionally long finish that holds such juicy, pristine citrus-fruit flavour. So long. From organically grown grapes. Drink over the next decade or more. Screw cap.
97 points Nick Stock JamesSuckling.com April 2020
Product/Service Sold Out | Yes |
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En Primeur | No |
New Arrivals | No |
Wine Type | White Wine |
Wine Style | Certified Organic |
Country | Australia |
Region | Frankland River |
Varietals | Riesling |
Vintage | 2019 |
Bottle Size | 750ml |
Wine Points | 97 |