Frankland Estate Smith Cullam Syrah 2023
$110.00
The 2023 Frankland Estate Smith Cullam Syrah is a premium, limited-production, organic red from Western Australia’s Frankland River region, crafted only in exceptional years. It features intense aromas of red plum, raspberry, lavender, white pepper, and ironstone, with a medium-bodied palate, refined “raw silk” tannins, and a long, saline finish.
The 2023 Frankland Estate Smith Cullam Syrah is a premium, limited-production, organic red from Western Australia’s Frankland River region, crafted only in exceptional years. It features intense aromas of red plum, raspberry, lavender, white pepper, and ironstone, with a medium-bodied palate, refined “raw silk” tannins, and a long, saline finish.
Key Details
- Region: Frankland River, Great Southern, Western Australia
- Variety: 100% Syrah (from Houghton’s heritage clone in the Winery Block)
- Alcohol: 13.5%
- Profile: Structured, savoury, and elegant with a “ferrous/bloody” minerality, dark fruits, and high-quality, fine-grained tannins.
Winemaking & Character
- Origin: Made in honour of founders Judi Cullam and Barrie Smith, using fruit from the original 1988 Isolation Ridge Winery Block.
- Production: 100% destemmed, fermented in open vats, and matured in French puncheons (lees-aged).
- Tasting Notes: Described as “a velvety smoking jacket,” balancing power with savory notes of black olive, thyme, cracked pepper, and smoked meats.
- Cellaring: Built for long-term aging, with a drinking window potentially spanning the next decade (2025-2035).
This wine offers a more structured, intense, and concentrated experience compared to the standard Isolation Ridge Syrah.
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