Category Archives: Frankland River

Frankland Estate Isolation Ridge Riesling 2010, Frankland River, WA

Posted on January 31, 2015 by simplepalatesseriously

AUD$35. I pulled this one out after having left it pick up a bit of age. I had hoped for some character development, but I feel that its rate of progression suggests this is a 2-3 year drinking wine. Or … Continue reading →

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Australian Rhone varieties, bit of a blanc mixed bag

Posted on July 28, 2013 by simplepalatesseriously

 27th July 2013, Ormond Hall, St Kilda Rd It is well-evident that there is no shortage of Rhone-inspired wines in Australia. We certainly have vineyards which bask in similar weather conditions as the Rhone Valley. One could argue that a … Continue reading →

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Flametree Shiraz 2010, Frankland River, WA

Posted on June 17, 2012 by simplepalatesseriously

$27 from Vintage Cellars (Albert Park) or $30 direct from winery. Fruit was from two vineyards. Rhone strains of yeast were used for fermentation, and maturation was in used and new French oak barrels. Intense ruby colour that clings to … Continue reading →

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