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Frankland Estate Isolation Ridge Vineyard Syrah 2021
A finely balanced Rhone-inspired shiraz whose delicate, musky fragrance of small red and black berries, cedary oak and dried herbs reveals more intensity of dark fruit and dark floral notes as it breathes. Long and supple, it’s medium in weight, delivering a plush core of pastille-like dark fruit supported by a fine-grained spine of drying, crunchy tannins that extends long and savoury. There are indeed some herbal whole bunch notes, but these do settle back with aeration and should evolve as the wine acquires more age.
Vintage
2021
Year to Drink
2033 - 2041
Jeremy’s score
94 / 100
Seal Type
Screw top
Frankland Estate Isolation Ridge Vineyard Syrah
Frankland River
Price Range at Release: $30-$49
Vintage: 2021
Alc %: 14.5
A finely balanced Rhone-inspired shiraz whose delicate, musky fragrance of small red and black berries, cedary oak and dried herbs reveals more intensity of dark fruit and dark floral notes as it breathes. Long and supple, it's medium in weight, delivering a plush core of pastille-like dark fruit supported by a fine-grained spine of drying, crunchy tannins that extends long and savoury. There are indeed some herbal whole bunch notes, but these do settle back with aeration and should evolve as the wine acquires more age.
Last Date Tasted: 27/03/2024
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Vintage
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Score/100
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Score/20
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Year To Drink
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2021
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94 | 18.5 | 2033-2041  | |
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2020
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94 | 18.5 | 2032-2040 | |
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2019
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92 | 17.8 | 2027-2031+ | |
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2018
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92 | 17.7 | 2023-2026+  | |
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2016
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89 | 16.7 | 2021-2024 | |
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2015
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92 | 17.7 | 2023-2027+ | |
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2014
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91 | 17.6 | 2019-2022+ | |
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2013
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92 | 17.7 | 2021-2025 | |
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2012
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94 | 18.5 | 2024-2032 | |
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2011
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92 | 17.9 | 2019-2023+ | |
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2010
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94 | 18.3 | 2018-2022+ | |
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2009
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93 | 18.1 | 2017-2029 | |
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2008
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93 | 18.0 | 2013-2016+  | |
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2007
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91 | 17.6 | 2015-2019+ | |
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2006
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88 | 16.5 | 2008-2011+ | |
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2005
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91 | 17.5 | 2010-2013 | |
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2004
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80 | 14.5 | 2009-2012 | |
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2003
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82 | 14.9 | 2008-2011 | |
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2002
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88 | 16.5 | 2007-2010 | |
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2001
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81 | 14.8 | 2003-2006 | |
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2000
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77 | 14.0 | 2002-2005 | |
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1999
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82 | 14.9 | 2001-2004 | |
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1998
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86 | 15.8 | 2003-2006 | |
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1997
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84 | 15.3 | 2002-2005 | |
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1996
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89 | 16.9 | 2001-2004 | |
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1995
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90 | 17.1 | 2000-2003 | |
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1994
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91 | 17.4 | 1999-2002 | |
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1993
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87 | 16.3 | 2001-2005 | |
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1992
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88 | 16.5 | 2000-2004 |
Winery
Frankland Estate
Firstly it was Frankland Estate's collection of European-inspired Rieslings that captured popular attention, but these days its red wines are of near-comparable merit. Let by an outstanding Olmo's Reward and Isolation Ridge Vineyard shiraz, the reds have developed wonderful elegance and balance, based on better viticulture and vines of greater maturity. The Riesling collection continues to provide me with one of the more enjoyable tasting experiences in Australian wine.
Chief Executive(s):
Hunter Smith, Elizabeth Smith
Winemaker:
Hunter Smith, Brian Kent, Elizabeth Smith
Viticulturist:
Production Dozen:
20,000
Tonnes Processed:
250
White Wines
Alter Weg Riesling
Chardonnay >Cooladerra Vineyard Riesling >Isolation Ridge Vineyard Chardonnay >Isolation Ridge Vineyard Riesling >Isolation Ridge Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc
Netley Road Vineyard Riesling >Poison Hill Vineyard Riesling >Riesling >Rivermist Vineyard Riesling
Smith Cullam Riesling >
Address:
530 Frankland Road , Frankland River , Western Australia 6396 Australia
Cellar Door Open Hours:
7 days, Mon - Fri 10am - 4pm, Weekends and Public Holidays by appointment only
Principal Wine Region:
Frankland River
Telephone:
(08) 9855 1544
Facsimile:
(08) 9855 1549
Website:
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