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Ferngrove King Malbec 2008
A superb wine again a near-perfect expression of this variety Scented with a briary floral perfume of sweet red cherries dark plums and blackberries tightly knit with fine-grained creamy vanilla oak and backed by a whiff of banana its supple smooth and evenly paced Underpinned by fine silky tannins and tight-knit oak its pristine and focused with a delightful core of berry cherry and plum-like fruit finishing with vivacious acidity
Vintage
2008
Peak years to drink
2016 - 2020
Jeremy's score
0 / 100
Seal type
Screw top
Ferngrove King Malbec
Frankland River
Price Range at Release: $30-$49
Vintage: 2018
Alc %: 135.0
$ Rel: 38
A superb wine again a near-perfect expression of this variety Scented with a briary floral perfume of sweet red cherries dark plums and blackberries tightly knit with fine-grained creamy vanilla oak and backed by a whiff of banana its supple smooth and evenly paced Underpinned by fine silky tannins and tight-knit oak its pristine and focused with a delightful core of berry cherry and plum-like fruit finishing with vivacious acidity
Last Date Tasted: 1362020
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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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2018
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92 | 17.7 | 2026-2030  |
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2018
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93 | 18.2 | 2026-2030 |
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2017
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91 | 17.5 | 2025-2029 |
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2016
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89 | 16.8 | 2021-2024 |
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2014
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91 | 17.5 | 2022-2026 |
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2013
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92 | 17.8 | 2025-2033 |
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2012
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93 | 18.0 | 2020-2024 |
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2011
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94 | 18.3 | 2023-2031 |
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2010
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93 | 18.0 | 2022-2030 |
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2009
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93 | 18.2 | 2017-2021  |
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2008
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94 | 18.5 | 2016-2020 |
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2007
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95 | 18.7 | 2015-2019 |
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2006
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92 | 17.8 | 2014-2018 |
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2005
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89 | 16.9 | 2010-2013 |
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2004
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91 | 17.4 | 2012-2016 |
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2001
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87 | 16.3 | 2009-2013 |
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Winery
Ferngrove
Now owned by China's Hangzhou Wine Group, Ferngrove is one of Australia's most impressive wine producers. It has struck a formula that enables it to bottle high-quality wine and sell it for a price that must leave competitors wondering how. Its premier wines all retail for less than $30, but easily hold their own against any range within Australia up to $50. As a group, they're pristine and deeply flavoured, made with some real flair and attitude, and are suited to drinking early or after cellaring. The 'cheaper' wines are at least as competitive. The typically mineral 2014 Cossack Riesling shows yet again why this is one of my favourite Australian rieslings.
Chief Executive(s):
Andrew Blythe
Winemaker:
Mark O'Callaghan, Marco Pinares, Marelize Russouw
Viticulturist:
Chris Zur
Production Dozen:
100000
Tonnes Processed:
1500
White Wines
Butterfly Chardonnay
Cossack Riesling >Diamond Chardonnay >Frankland River Chardonnay >Frankland River Riesling
Frankland River Sauvignon Blanc >Frankland River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Blend >Off-Dry Riesling >Symbols Sauvignon Blanc
Symbols Unwooded Chardonnay
Address:
276 Ferngrove Road , Frankland River , Western Australia 6398 Australia
Cellar Door Open Hours:
New Cellar door opening Dec 2011
Principal Wine Region:
Frankland River
Telephone:
(08) 9855 2378
Facsimile:
(08) 9855 2368
Website:
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