About this winery

Frankland Estate was founded in 1988 deep in the heart of Western Australia’s most isolated wine region, Frankland River. From beginnings as sheep farmers, Barrie Smith and Judi Cullam’s love of wine and deep respect for the land became more than just a passion after working two vintages at the renowned Chateau Senejac in the Haut-Medoc region of Bordeaux. Vineyards were planted on the ancient soils of Isolation Ridge, a special location on the family estate which has shown all the...

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Product notes

2020 was an outstanding shiraz vintage combining dry yet mild conditions that resulted in wonderful fruit concentration and aromatics. A dry winter and spring resulted in reduced yields however quality was exceptional with ideal growing conditions. Whilst dry the summer cooled considerably in early March slowing ripening of the Shiraz and providing fruit clarity and depth of flavour.

Production notes

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.

Tasting notes

A concentrated and complex aroma of plum spices and floral tones lift from the glass alluding to a shiraz of elegance and depth. The nose leads to a shiraz with middle weight and delicacy on the palate yet with substantial depth of flavour and complexity. Spice and ironstone earthiness sit well along the bright fruits of plum and red current that give the wine a juiciness and approachability whilst having great length and freshness.