Frankland Estate Rocky Gully Shiraz 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Frankland Estate
Label Name:
 
Rocky Gully Shiraz
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Frankland River, Western Australia
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Shiraz 92%, Touriga Nacional 4%, Malbec 3%, Viognier 0.5%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 92 (Nov 7, 2022); Natalie MacLean 91 (Oct 21, 2023); generally scored ~91–92 by retailers and critics

Tasting Note
Rich black-fruit core (plum, blackberry) with Sichuan pepper, black pepper, dark chocolate, tar and a hint of leather; medium–full, plush palate with soft tannins and an earthy, spicy finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled/new-york strip or ribeye, roast leg of lamb, pork belly, duck confit; Asian pairings: Sichuan beef, Korean BBQ, char siu pork, hoisin duck, spicy satay.

Production Method
Cool‑climate Shiraz harvested ripe, gently extracted and fermented; small additions of Touriga, Malbec and Viognier blended for lift; matured c.10–12 months in French and American oak before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Frankland Estate (Rocky Gully label) founded 1988 by Barrie Smith and Judi Cullam; now run by Hunter and Elizabeth Smith. Estate practices are organic/focused on cool‑climate, terroir‑driven wines.