
Frankland River
Home to some of the oldest grapevines in Western Australia, the Frankland River wine region is one of the five subregions of the Great Southern, Western Australia and is located at the northwestern corner of the region. In 1956, the wine growing potential of this land was first determined by a renowned viticulturalist from the United States called Dr. Harold Olmo. He noted that the climate was similar to that of Bordeaux, France, where the summers are cool which holds the key to excellent grape ripening conditions.
The river valley of this region plays an important part to the climate of the region. During the winter and spring time, it creates air circulation between the land and sea that keeps the frost at bay, which help reduce problems of vine frosting. In the summer, the river valley helps funnel cool air north from the ocean that helps cool down the grapevines during the afternoon heat, prolonging the ripening period for wine grapes. Thanks to its relatively warm mediterranean climate, the Frankland River region holds the most ideal conditions for producing the high quality wines the area is celebrated for, such as Riesling, Shiraz, and Cabernet Sauvignon.
The river valley of this region plays an important part to the climate of the region. During the winter and spring time, it creates air circulation between the land and sea that keeps the frost at bay, which help reduce problems of vine frosting. In the summer, the river valley helps funnel cool air north from the ocean that helps cool down the grapevines during the afternoon heat, prolonging the ripening period for wine grapes. Thanks to its relatively warm mediterranean climate, the Frankland River region holds the most ideal conditions for producing the high quality wines the area is celebrated for, such as Riesling, Shiraz, and Cabernet Sauvignon.
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- This lovely certified organic wine from renowned Frankland Estate in Frankland River is a fruit driven blend of Cabernet Franc 50%, Merlot 25% and Malbec 25%. It is vibrant purple in colour with red highlights. The nose is fresh lifted red current and ... Learn MoreFrankland Estate 'Rocky Gully' Cabernets 2017$19.99 Per item
- Smells of wet stone and talc mixed with yellow citrus peel and floral tones jump from the glass. A juicy crystalline Riesling on both the nose and palate. The mouth feel is textural and juicy with a long finish of ... Learn MoreFrankland Estate Riesling 2021$26.99 Per item
- 100% organically grown chardonnay from the Isolation Ridge vineyard. Lifted cedar toastiness complements the grapefruit and lemon notes. Nutty hints underlying a restrained spice note. Lively citrus zest on the front palate. Lifted citrus, tangerine and stone fruit notes follow a ... Learn MoreFrankland Estate Chardonnay 2019$26.99 Per item
- Framed organically (certified) contributing to this consistently being ranked among the best in Australia. The wine leaps out of the glass with perfumed white citrus florals, spice and grapefruit. A real generosity and poise on the palate. Ripe juicy limes ... Learn MoreFrankland Estate 'Isolation Ridge' Riesling 2018$39.99 Per item
- The Frankland Estate team was the big winner at the Royal Melbourne Wine Awards in October 2019, winning the prestigious Trevor Mast Trophy for Best Shiraz, as well as gongs for Best Organic or Biodynamic Wine and Best Western Australian Shiraz. ... Learn MoreFrankland Estate 'Isolation Ridge' Shiraz 2018$43.99 Per item
- A brooding complexity of floral aromas and ferrous minerality giving the wine intent and seriousness. Tight acidity and tannin combine giving the wine a graphitem, ferrous thread through the palate. A core of perfumed fruit and mid weighted style finish ... Learn MoreFrankland Estate ‘Smith Cullum’ Syrah 2018$105.99 Per item
- In the late 1990’s Grenache was hardly known in Western Australia, let alone in Great Southern. But inspired by the great wines of France and Spain, and in the belief that Grenache could do well in a region already building ... Learn MoreSwinney Farvie Grenache 2020$150.00 Per item