Frankland Estate Isolation Ridge Riesling 2009
Wonderful Riesling. This wine has penetrating acidity, fantastic depth and the structure to handle some medium term ageing. Again the Isolation Ridge vineyard rises again and this is one of Australia's premier Riesling vineyards. 93 points Anthony D'Anna
The Isolation Ridge vineyard at Frankland Estate is farmed under organic principles, we believe this highlights the flavours that are achieved from the unique soils and climate the wine is grown in. The vineyard is planted on undulating northern and eastern facing slopes and the duplex soils of ironstone gravel over loam over a clay sub-soil. The vines are from two different clones, the Geisenheim and Rhine Riesling, planted in 1988. Both Scott Henry and Vertical Shoot trellis systems are used.
The low slow ripening periods typical of the Frankland region allow maximum flavour developments while maintaining the distinctive racy acidity and dry finish for which riesling is renowned.
These distinctive wines are totally different from any other Australian wines I have tasted. What sets them apart is an underlying singular graphite-like character that gives them an earthy 'terroir' driven quality in both the aromatics and flavours of these wines. Robert Parker; The Wine Advocate
Judi Cullam is a tireless champion of riesling and terroir, thus it's wholly fitting that this exemplary wine should come from estate vines that are nearly 20 years old. James Halliday's
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