Print this Wine         2009 Frankland Estate "Isolation Ridge" Dry Riesling   FRANKLAND, GREAT SOUTHERN/WEST AUSTRALIA             Publication:   Robert Parker The Wine Advocate (Oct,2010) Title:   2009 Frankland Estate Isolation Ridge Riesling - Parker 91 pts Comment: 20% of the 2009 Isolation Ridge Riesling was fermented in large old oak. “This decision was really about texture rather than taste and added complexities,” Judy told me. The wine didn’t spend too long in oak and was soon transferred to temperature controlled stainless steel. It has medium intense aromas of lime juice, chalk dust, orange blossom, some grapefruit and a pleasant wet slate character. Dry, crisp, with a light to medium body and intensely citrusy flavors on the palate, it finishes long and steely. Drinking now it should evolve over the next 5-7 years and keep to 2020+. 91 Points “We planted Riesling when we planted our vineyard in 1988,” Judy Cullam of Frankland Estate explained when we met. “There’s a big Riesling vineyard next to us that Houghton’s had been leasing, so we knew the variety would do well. Our first vintage was the 1991. In the beginning when we would show the wine people would say to us, ‘Oh no, come back with a Chardonnay’.” Fortunately that attitude is changing and many wine cognoscenti now know that the Frankland region is begetting some world class Rieslings. Since 2001 Frankland Estate has moved from producing a regional blend to making three very impressive single vineyard Rieslings: Isolation Ridge, Cooladerra Ridge and Poison Hill. Author: Lisa Perrotti-Brown Publication:   Stephen Tanzer International Wine Cellar (July, 2010) Title:   2009 Frankland Estate Isolation Ridge Riesling - Tanzer 91(+?) Comment: Light yellow. Initially reticent nose slowly opens to offer spicy pear, quince and Meyer lemon scents. Showing more density and power than the previous two wines, with a strong mineral undertone and hints of dried herbs and anise. More about orchard fruits than citrus. Finishes with serious grip and lingering mineral notes. Give this a couple more years of bottle age. 91(+?) points Author: Josh Raynolds Publication:   Sydney Morning Herald (Mar, 2010) Title:   Sydney Morning Herald - 2009 Frankland Estate Isolation Ridge Riesling Review Comment: Frankland Estate was planted in 1988 and from its first vintage; the Rieslings were individual – intense, refined and complex. Their 2009 has aromas of fresh lime and white nectarine with a touch of earthy minerality. The palate is unevolved yet already shows great finesse and style. Author: Peter Bourne PDF: Click here to download a PDF of this Review Publication:   Wine-ark (Nov 2009) Title:   2009 Frankland Estate Isolation Ridge Riesling - James Halliday 95pts Comment: It’s a new release but it made a mark on all of us. It’s immediately entrancing with floral and citrus aromas and a hint of kaffir lime. The palate is lean, but not Clare lean, with fresh lime juice and a more savoury edge that puts me in mind of fennel and makes the wine more approachable in its youth than the greats from the Clare. James Halliday has just awarded it 95 points, making it his top Riesling from the west. Author: Craig Johnston Publication:   James Halliday - Wine Companion 2010 (Sep,2009) Title:   2009 Frankland Estate Isolation Ridge Riesling 95pts Comment: A classic riesling with every detail perfectly proportioned and balanced; a mix of apple and citrus that glides across the tongue in a continuous line. Organically grown from old vines. Screwcap. 12% alc. Rating 95 Drink 2020 Date Tasted: Sep 09 Author: James Halliday         How do I download Hi-Res Labels? Shelf Talkers require Acrobat Reader 6.0 click here to download

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