Frankland Estate 'Isolation Ridge' Riesling 2024
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Established in 1988 by Judi Cullam and Barrie Smith, Frankland Estate is a pioneering family-run winery in one of Australia’s most remote and pristine regions. Situated in the cool, Bordeaux-like climate of Frankland River, the organically farmed Isolation Ridge vineyard
produces wines of purity, structure, and sense of place. Certified organic since 2009, the estate is internationally recognised for its Rieslings and terroir-driven reds that balance generosity with finesse.
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. The vineyard is farmed according to certified organic principles and this is reflected in the clarity and complexity of the pristine fruit.
"Rarely does such a youthful riesling come to the glass with this high level of class and complexity. A lovely melding of the aromatic, the citrus and the apple fruited is here together with a charming spiciness and mouth-wateringly bright acidity. Crab apple, red Delicious apple, lime zest, lemon, citrus, spice, white pepper and ginger mix and play with a lovely delicate fragrance of jasmine. Acidity is always an integral part of Isolation Ridge riesling, bringing both tension and a filigree fine basis for a palate that shines in 2024 with a little more spice, a little more piquancy than usual, and a seemingly less obvious touch of savouriness. It’s a beautiful wine, unforced, naturally in balance, fragrant, enticing and long in flavour. History dictates it will age a treat, but then one taste now also tells you it is ready to go . . . your choice." 96pts | Jeni Port | Wine Pilot
Certified Organic
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