Frankland Estate Isolation Ridge Shiraz (cellar Release) 2013

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Frankland Estate
Label Name:
 
Isolation Ridge Shiraz (cellar Release)
Vintage:
 
2013
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Frankland River, Western Australia
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Shiraz
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Tasting note from James Halliday: 'Time should be kind. ' . Certified organic (Australian Certified Organics). well-regarded by Australian critics and retailers

Tasting Note
Light–medium-bodied cool-climate Shiraz: peppery and savoury spices, iron/mineral lift, red and black cherry, subtle game and floral hints, fine-grained tannins and a fleshy, lingering finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled lamb chops, roast beef, beef stew, charred pork shoulder, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, Sichuan pepper beef, teriyaki beef, Malaysian satay, mushroom stir-fries.

Production Method
Certified-organic fruit; open-tank fermentation with gentle hand plunging and pump-overs, extended maceration; matured ~18 months in large French oak puncheons; light-touch winemaking.

Vineyard Info
Frankland Estate, founded 1988 by Judi Cullam and Barrie Smith; Isolation Ridge vineyard certified organic (since mid‑2000s). Family-run now with Hunter and Elizabeth Smith and winemaker Brian Kent.