Frankland Estate 'Isolation Ridge' Syrah 2021 country_Austria

Frankland Estate 'Isolation Ridge' Syrah 2021 country_AustriaProducer "Judi Cullum and Barrie Smith planted vines in their Isolation Ridge vineyard in 1988 with a simple goal: to leave the land in better shape than when they found it and produce some outstanding wines along the way. They have been certified organic since 2009 and continue to work with the land to create biodiversity. Their children, Elizebeth and Hunter Smith, now run production, with Brian Kent as their winemaker since 2010. The vision remains

beautifully balanced

just a little autumnal and earthy

It was a relatively unexplored wine growing region and indeed remains merely a blot on the canvas

which is complimented by the subtle use of oak

A few more years cellaring would be ideal

De-stemmed to small fermenters with the inclusion of 15% whole bunches and cold soaked for 5 days

sweet red berry fruit with hints of spice and earth

Chosen from 300 Pinot Noir

Winemaker Sam Berketa joined the team in 2015 with a wealth of knowledge and experience under his belt and a passion for honest winemaking

he released two single Vinyeard Soaves

Dark plums and blackberry notes intermingle with anise and fresh spice

blackcurrants