2023 Singlefile Single Vineyard Frankland River Shiraz
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VINEYARD & WINEMAKING
Frankland River is arguably the premier shiraz growing sub-region of Western Australia and is recognised for its distinctive black fruit and black pepper characters. Shiraz from the Riversdale vineyard, planted in 1997 and one of the few north-facing sites, delivers the quintessential characteristics expected of fine Frankland River shiraz fruit.
The winter months saw above average rainfall with spring being reasonably dry. Summer was mild and dry with good, even temperatures. This provided excellent growing conditions which resulted in exceptional quality juicy, and a fresh and vibrant shiraz.
After picking and sorting, fermentation took place in closed fermenters, and maceration was gentle lasting fifteen days with minimal pump-over interventions. The wine was then aged in medium toast French oak barriques for eleven months. Post bottling, this wine was aged further to allow to settle, integrate and develop prior to release.
THE WINE
This wine displays vibrant blackberries, currants, and subtle spicy aromas. The palate displays flavours of dark fruits, spice and savouriness which persist through to a long, dry finish. It is a medium bodied, cool climate style shiraz of both power and complexity, with silky tannins and a refined delicacy. A shiraz to be enjoyed with fine food and friends.
CRITIC REVIEWS OF NOTE
2023 Vintage
96 points, 'Best of the Best' - Winner Ray Jordan's Top 100 Reds, July 2024
93 points, Tom Kline, WinePilot, July 2024
94 points, Wine Showcase, March 2024
2022 Vintage
95 points, James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion, July 2024
96 points, Ray Jordan's Top 100 Reds 2023, July 2023
"A very fine wine", Dr Craig Drummond MW, Medical Forum Magazine, May 2023
2021 Vintage
96 points, James Halliday's Top 100 Wines of 2022, The Weekend Australian, Nov 2022
2020 Vintage
95 points, James Halliday, The Weekend Australian, Nov 2021
2019 Vintage
96 points, James Halliday, The Australian Wine Companion, Aug 2021
93 points, James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, Oct 2021
2018 Vintage
96 points, James Halliday, The Australian Wine Companion, Aug 2020
4 stars, Winestate Magazine, Jul 2020
4 stars, James Suckling, Mar 2020
92 points, Steve Leszczynski, QWine, Jun 2019
2017 Vintage
96 points, James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion, Aug 2019
93 points, James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, Jun 2019
17.25 points, Regan Drew, Vinonotebook, Mar 2019
16.5 points, Tamlyn Currin, JancisRobinson.com, Dec 2018
91 points, Toni Paterson, The Real Review, Dec 2018
92+ points, Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front, Nov 2018
93 points, Steve Leszczynski, QWine, Sep 2018
91 points, Huon Hooke, The Real Review, Sep 2018
2016 Vintage
95 points, James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion, Aug-18
93 points, Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front, May-18
18+ points, Barry Weinman, Fine Wine Club, Apr-18
93 points, Steve Leszczynski, QWine, Mar 2018
2015 Vintage
95 points, James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion, Aug 2017
92 points, Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front, Apr 2017
92 points, QWine, Apr 2017
2014 Vintage
95 points, James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion, Aug 2017
2013 Vintage
95 points, James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion, Aug 2016
'Beautifully Poised', Regan Drew, Vinonotebook, Jul 2016
92 points, Huon Hooke, The Real Review, Sep 2015
2012 Vintage
95 points, James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion, Jul 2014
93 points, Ray Jordan, The West Australian, Aug 2015
18.3 points, John Jens, Western Suburbs Weekly, May 2015
18 points, Barry Weinman, Fine Wine Club, Aug 2014
Highly Recommended, Lester Jesberg, Winewise Bulletin, Jun 2014
2011 Vintage
95 points, James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion, Jun 2013
93 points, Mike Bennie, Wine Business Magazine, Mar 2014
18 points, Barry Weinman, Fine Wine Club, Jan 2013
91 points, Ray Jordan, The WA Wine Guide, Oct 2013
Blue Gold, 2014 Sydney International Wine Competition, 2014
Gold, Cowra Wine Show, 2013
2010 Vintage
93 points, James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion, Jul 2013
94 points, Andrew Graham, Australian Wine Review
93 points, Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front
93 points, Ray Jordan, The WA Wine Guide
92 points, David Prestipino, Sunday Times Magazine
18.3 points, Erin Larkin, Western Suburbs Weekly
Product Reviews
The fruit 🍇 is from the Riversdale vineyard in the Franklin River sub-region of the Great Southern GI. The vineyard was planted in 1997.
Ageing took place in French 🇫🇷 oak barrique for eleven month, with further ageing in bottle prior to release.
Medium purple colour. The nose is alluring, with aromas of fruit compote, cherries 🍒, cinnamon, and cardamom. There is tremendous depth and elegance on the palate. The flavours fan out with great energy. Medium bodied with velvety tannins adding lovely texture. It displays flavours of red plums, blueberries 🫐, dark cherries 🍒, and white pepper. The finish is elongated. Complex wine that will richly reward 10-20 years ageing. More Rhone in style and structure than warm climate Australian Shiraz.
A superb wine 🍷.