Log in / Sign up Frankland Estate Poison Hill Riesling 2017
Since 2001 Frankland Estate has produced limited quantities of its single vineyard rieslings,Poison Hill to complement the Isolation Ridge Vineyard Riesling. The unconventional name of Poison Hill Vineyard is a result of it being located on the slopes of a hill where Heartleaf Clover is found.
Aromas of white stone fruit, citrus zest and jasmine green tea are accompanied by hints of sage and spice aromas.
Delicate yet weighty, the palate is dominated with tropical fruits, spice, some talciness and pithy textural characters. While richly weighted there is a real core of acidity that gives the wine some lovely minerality and length The undeniable balance and poise of this wine will allow for long term cellaring. A wet spring provided good early vine growth, a dry summer with some minor rain events in January and early February kept the dry grown vines in optimal health. 2017 vintage was typical of Frankland River 1990’s vintages. Harvested from 28th March. Fruit was harvested in clean and ideal condition.
