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Frankland Estate Shiraz Isolation Ridge Vineyard 2020 750ml

size
750ml
country
Australia
region
Frankland
2 Ratings
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WA
95
JS
94
Additional vintages
2020 2018 2011 2009
WA
95
Rated 95 by Wine Advocate
2020 was a wild ride in Western Australia: the yields were down across the board, berries were smaller due to dry conditions, and the resultant reds (it doesn't really matter which region you consider, they're all relevant to this point) are tannic and plush. Neither fruit concentration nor tannin density and ripeness were a problem in 2020. So, the gorgeous floral nose that is in the glass of this 2020 Isolation Ridge Shiraz is even more intriguing and exciting when viewed in that context. There are notes of orange zest, chinotto, lavender, jasmine tea, raspberry leaf tea, red licorice and pomegranate. This is a beguiling wine: it has the combination of the tannins that we so love from Frankland River and the florals that came to this vineyard in this season. The Smith Cullam is possessed of the same floral character. Special wines. ... More details
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Frankland Estate Shiraz Isolation Ridge Vineyard 2020 750ml

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Professional Ratings
WA
95
JS
94
WA
95
Rated 95 by Wine Advocate
2020 was a wild ride in Western Australia: the yields were down across the board, berries were smaller due to dry conditions, and the resultant reds (it doesn't really matter which region you consider, they're all relevant to this point) are tannic and plush. Neither fruit concentration nor tannin density and ripeness were a problem in 2020. So, the gorgeous floral nose that is in the glass of this 2020 Isolation Ridge Shiraz is even more intriguing and exciting when viewed in that context. There are notes of orange zest, chinotto, lavender, jasmine tea, raspberry leaf tea, red licorice and pomegranate. This is a beguiling wine: it has the combination of the tannins that we so love from Frankland River and the florals that came to this vineyard in this season. The Smith Cullam is possessed of the same floral character. Special wines.
JS
94
Rated 94 by James Suckling
Aromas of wild brambleberries, blackcurrants, raspberries and redcurrants. Some pepper and plenty of spice, too. This is fresh, vivid and strongly primary. The palate has a focused, juicy stance, with fine, powdery tannins cast through red and black berries. Medium-bodied, fleshy and smooth. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
Product Details
size
750ml
country
Australia
region
Frankland
Additional vintages
2020 2018 2011 2009
Overview
2020 was a wild ride in Western Australia: the yields were down across the board, berries were smaller due to dry conditions, and the resultant reds (it doesn't really matter which region you consider, they're all relevant to this point) are tannic and plush. Neither fruit concentration nor tannin density and ripeness were a problem in 2020. So, the gorgeous floral nose that is in the glass of this 2020 Isolation Ridge Shiraz is even more intriguing and exciting when viewed in that context. There are notes of orange zest, chinotto, lavender, jasmine tea, raspberry leaf tea, red licorice and pomegranate. This is a beguiling wine: it has the combination of the tannins that we so love from Frankland River and the florals that came to this vineyard in this season. The Smith Cullam is possessed of the same floral character. Special wines.
green grapes

Varietal: Syrah

There are few red wine grape varietals in the world quite as versatile as that of the Shiraz/Syrah vine. These powerful darkly colored grapes are responsible for several wildly popular wines, and are used in the production of still, fortified and sparkling wines, all which carry its magnificent strong flavors very well indeed. This grape varietal is a robust one, easily adaptable to several different climates and terroirs, and yet has a strong ability to express the conditions it is grown in when it ferments and is drank. Most typically, Shiraz/Syrah wines are known for spicy flavors with a big fruity punch, and the fact that they can demonstrate the decisions made by the winemakers in their secondary flavors very clearly.
fields

Country: Australia

Despite much of Australia being covered by dry, arid deserts and bushland, the southern regions of the country and islands such as Tasmania have proved to be ideal for vineyard cultivation and wine production. The fertile soils and brisk oceanic breezes, coupled with the blazing Australian sunshine allow the grapes to grow to full ripeness before a late harvest, resulting in hugely flavorful wines which appeal to a wide international audience. Combine this with the experimental and daring approach Australian wineries have in regards to wine production, and it becomes clear why Australia has relatively quickly become something of a world leader when it come to exporting their produce to Europe and America. The Shiraz and Chardonnay grape varietals have produced the most successful and broadly appreciated results over the decades, however, in more recent years wineries have begun experimenting with a much wider range of grape varietals, demonstrating how Australian wineries are continuing to adapt and develop alongside international palates.
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green grapes

Varietal: Syrah

There are few red wine grape varietals in the world quite as versatile as that of the Shiraz/Syrah vine. These powerful darkly colored grapes are responsible for several wildly popular wines, and are used in the production of still, fortified and sparkling wines, all which carry its magnificent strong flavors very well indeed. This grape varietal is a robust one, easily adaptable to several different climates and terroirs, and yet has a strong ability to express the conditions it is grown in when it ferments and is drank. Most typically, Shiraz/Syrah wines are known for spicy flavors with a big fruity punch, and the fact that they can demonstrate the decisions made by the winemakers in their secondary flavors very clearly.
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