2018 Frankland Estate Shiraz Organic, Frankland River
A$27.60
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9294IRV18
2018 was one of the great vintages in the last 30 years particularly for shiraz. A wet spring provided good early vine growth followed by a cooler than average January and February. Some rain in January set the vines up nicely for the ideal dry finish we received. The summer cooled considerably in early March slowing ripening of the Shiraz and providing fruit clarity and depth of flavour.
This wine was fermented as long and slowly as possible, at temperatures not exceeding 28C in open fermentation tanks that allowed the cap to be worked by gentle plunging. An extended maceration period followed completion of the ferment to allow optimal texture and flavour extraction. It was aged for 14 months in 500 litre French oak puncheons and stainless steel tanks.
Really youthful, purple and vibrant in the glass. Lifted aromatics of white pepper, spice, black cherry, smoked-meats and soy. Deliciously vibrant mid-weighted flavours of fleshy blueberries, spice and licorice all teamed with some firm, purposeful tannins and an acid drive that ensure structure and a vividness of cooler-climate fruit 20 APR 2021 Drink 2021–2036
93 points Aaron Brasher therealreview.com
| Product/Service Sold Out | Yes |
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| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Wine Style | Certified Organic |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Frankland River |
| Varietals | Shiraz |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 93 |
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