2008 ROCKY GULLY DRY RIESLING FRANKLAND RIVER
31st July 2011 WINE SPECTATORA sleek white, offering tangerine and lime accents to its green apple and peach flavors, which linger delicately. Drink now through 2018. 900 cases imported. Harvey Steiman 90pts
ROCKY GULLY "DRY RIESLING"
RIESLING
Review: WINE SPECTATOR 90PTSRelease Date:2009
Region:FRANKLAND RIVER, WESTERN AUSTRALIA
2009 FRANKLAND ESTATE "ISOLATION RIDGE" DRY RIESLI
30th October 2010 ROBERT PARKER’S THE WINE ADVOCATE20% of the 2009 Isolation Ridge Riesling was fermented in large old oak. “This decision was really about texture rather than taste and added complexities,†Judy told me. The wine didn’t spend too long in oak and was soon transferred to temperature controlled stainless steel. It has medium intense aromas of lime juice, chalk dust, orange blossom, some grapefruit and a pleasant wet slate character. Dry, crisp, with a light to medium body and intensely citrusy flavors on the palate, it finishes long and steely. Drinking now it should evolve over the next 5-7 years and keep to 2020+. 91 Points “We planted Riesling when we planted our vineyard in 1988,†Judy Cullam of Frankland Estate explained when we met. “There’s a big Riesling vineyard next to us that Houghton’s had been leasing, so we knew the variety would do well. Our first vintage was the 1991. In the beginning when we would show the wine people would say to us, ‘Oh no, come back with a Chardonnay’.†Fortunately that attitude is changing and many wine cognoscenti now know that the Frankland region is begetting some world class Rieslings. Since 2001 Frankland Estate has moved from producing a regional blend to making three very impressive single vineyard Rieslings: Isolation Ridge, Cooladerra Ridge and Poison Hill. Author: Lisa Perrotti-Brown
FRANKLAND ESTATE ""ISOLATION RIDGE" DRY RIESLING"
RIESLING
Review: ROBERT PARKER’S THE WINE ADVOCATE 91 POINTSRelease Date:August, 2009
Region:FRANKLAND RIVER, WESTERN AUSTRALIA
2009 FRANKLAND ESTATE ISOLATION RIDGE RIESLING
31st March 2010 SYDNEY MORNING HERALDFrankland Estate was planted in 1988 and from its first vintage; the Rieslings were individual – intense, refined and complex. Their 2009 has aromas of fresh lime and white nectarine with a touch of earthy minerality. The palate is unevolved yet already shows great finesse and style. Author: Peter Bourne
FRANKLAND ESTATE ""ISOLATION RIDGE" DRY RIESLING"
RIESLING
Review: SYDNEY MORNING HERALDRelease Date:August, 2009
Region:FRANKLAND RIVER, WESTERN AUSTRALIA
2008 FRANKLAND ESTATE RIESLING COOLADERRA
30th December 2009 PARKER'S WINE ADVOCATE #186The 2008 Dry Riesling Cooladerra Vineyard features mineral and lemon-lime aromatics. On the palate it is a touch off-dry (3.8g RS) reminiscent of a fine Mosel Kabinett. It will appeal more to those who struggle with the steely personalities of the finest totally dry Australian Rieslings. It will drink well for another 5-7 years. Frankland Estate is one of Australia’s premier purveyors of Dry Riesling. The 2008 releases are uniformly outstanding. Author: Jay Miller
FRANKLAND ESTATE ""COOLADERRA" DRY RIESLING"
RIESLING
Review: PARKER'S WINE ADVOCATE #186 91+ POINTSRelease Date:September, 2008
Region:FRANKLAND RIVER, WESTERN AUSTRALIA
2008 FRANKLAND ESTATE POISON HILL DRY RIESLING
30th December 2009 PARKER'S WINE ADVOCATE #186The 2008 Dry Riesling Poison Hill Vineyard is medium straw colored delivering an aromatic array of mineral, petrol, citrus, and floral notes. It displays ample fruit on the palate with hints of tropical flavors, lively acidity, and a refreshing finish. It has the acid structure to evolve for several years but can be enjoyed now and over the next 5-7 years. Frankland Estate is one of Australia’s premier purveyors of Dry Riesling. The 2008 releases are uniformly outstanding. Author: Jay Miller
FRANKLAND ESTATE ""POISON HILL" DRY RIESLING"
RIESLING
Review: PARKER'S WINE ADVOCATE #186 91 POINTSRelease Date:July, 2008
Region:FRANKLAND RIVER, WESTERN AUSTRALIA
