{"title":"Great Southern","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGreat Southern is one of Australia’s most remote and quietly compelling wine regions, known for its cool-climate precision and rugged sense of place. Expansive and diverse, it produces wines of purity, structure, and understated power.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2025-frankland-estate-riesling","title":"2025 Frankland Estate Riesling","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProducer: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/frankland-estate\" title=\"Explore wines from Frankland Estate\"\u003eFrankland Estate\u003c\/a\u003e  |  Region: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/great-southern\" title=\"Explore wine from the Great Southern\"\u003eGreat Southern\u003c\/a\u003e  |  Grape: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/riesling\" title=\"Explore our Riesling collection\"\u003eRiesling\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eAbout The Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-v-5da7f799=\"\"\u003eA juicy crystalline riesling on both the nose and palate. Aromas of wet stone and talc mixed with yellow citrus peel and floral tones jump from the glass. The mouth feel is textural and juicy with a long finish of fruit and rounded acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-v-5da7f799=\"\"\u003eThe soft and delicate approach builds with a combination of lime and bath salts. Delicate crystalline flavours on the palate show a dry precise riesling with texture, spice and delicate acidity that give the wine focus and fantastic length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-v-5da7f799=\"\"\u003eConsistent with the now well-established Rieslings from Frankland Estate this wine displays the balance of pristine fruit flavours and precise and delicate acidity, medalled with generosity of fruit, resulting in an exceptional wine that can be enjoyed now or cellared with the confidence it will continue to develop further complexity over the next 10 years.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout Frankland Estate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNestled in one of the most isolated wine regions in Western Australia, it was only appropriate for husband-and-wife Barrie Smith and Judi Cullam to name their vineyard Isolation Ridge when they founded it in 1988. Now in the very capable hands of siblings Hunter and Elizabeth Smith, whom have converted the vineyard to fully organic since 2009.  This shows through each and every wine they produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSnapshot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Frankland River, WA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol: 12.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosure: Screw Cap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariety: Riesling\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Frankland Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47027106906361,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/Product_Image_a0f31cd4-8c58-49dd-95d2-3baf28a24662.jpg?v=1768280882"},{"product_id":"2024-la-violetta-spunk-nat-pet-nat","title":"2024 La Violetta 'Spunk Nat' Pet Nat","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eAbout The Wine\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBright, fresh and just a little bit cheeky. Expect lifted aromas of early spring strawberries, wildflowers and citrus peel. The palate is lively and textured - fine, gentle bubbles carrying those fruit flavours alongside Great Southern Riesling’s trademark acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere’s a subtle leesy creaminess and a delicate kiss of residual sweetness (3–4 g\/L) that rounds it all out. It’s playful but balanced, and thanks to the lees, it’ll keep evolving nicely in bottle for a few years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrankland River Riesling (90%) and Mount Barker Shiraz (10%) were given a couple of days on skins to build colour, aromatics and gentle texture before being pressed off and co-fermented wild. Timing is everything with pet nat: bottled at just the right moment to catch the last breath of fermentation, creating a gentle, natural fizz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout La Violetta\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFounded by the legendary AJ Hoadley, grapes are sourced from a handful of trusted growers across the Great Southern with exceptional vineyards and some amongst the oldest in the state. The idea is to keep production at a small scale so that each wine is personally hand-crafted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSnapshot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eRegion: Great Southern, WA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eCountry: Australia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eVintage: 2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eSize: 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eABV: 12%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eGrape: Riesling + Shiraz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Buy Pet Nat Wines Online\" href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/pet-nat\"\u003eExplore our Pet Nat collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Buy Natural Wine Online\" href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/natural-wine\"\u003eExplore our Natural Wine collection\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"La Violetta Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47117637746937,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/Bottle_Image_b46cee1e-903d-443b-96d1-65d49cd1aaaa.jpg?v=1765853281"},{"product_id":"2025-la-violetta-lounge-chill-grenache","title":"2025 La Violetta 'Lounge Chill' Grenache","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eAbout The Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThis Grenache is all about aromatics—pretty and perfumed, juicy and vibrant.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eIts pillowy texture invites you to lay back and let it embrace you.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eIdeal for relaxed sipping and the perfect wine to take along to a gathering to wow your friends with something different!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout La Violetta\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFounded by the legendary AJ Hoadley, grapes are sourced from a handful of trusted growers across the Great Southern with exceptional vineyards and some amongst the oldest in the state. The idea is to keep production at a small scale so that each wine is personally hand-crafted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSnapshot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Great Southern, WA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eCountry: Australia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eVintage: 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eSize: 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eABV: 12.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eGrape: Grenache\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/curated-packs\/products\/6-pack-chillable-reds\" title=\"Buy Chilled Reds Curated Wine Pack Online\"\u003eExplore our chilled reds curated pack\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/grenache\" title=\"Buy Grenache Wine Online\"\u003eExplore our Grenache collection\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"La Violetta Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47186606162169,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/ProductImage_d4712619-e8b9-49da-a8be-403df97feed8.png?v=1740031289"},{"product_id":"2023-frankland-estate-cabernet-sauvignon","title":"2023 Frankland Estate Cabernet Sauvignon","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eAbout The Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-v-5da7f799=\"\"\u003eFrom our original 1988 plantings, this Cabernet Sauvignon has excellent regional characters of ironstone minerality combined with the great fruit weight of the variety. Delicious drinking now or can be cellared for the medium term.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout Frankland Estate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNestled in one of the most isolated wine regions in Western Australia, it was only appropriate for husband-and-wife Barrie Smith and Judi Cullam to name their vineyard Isolation Ridge when they founded it in 1988. Now in the very capable hands of siblings Hunter and Elizabeth Smith, whom have converted the vineyard to fully organic since 2009.  This shows through each and every wine they produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSnapshot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Frankland River, WA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol: 14%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosure: Screw Cap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariety: Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Buy Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Online\" href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/cabernet-sauvignon\"\u003eExplore our Cabernet Sauvignon collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/frankland-estate?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=frankland\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" title=\"Buy Frankland Estate Wines Online\"\u003eExplore our Frankland Estate collection\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Frankland Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47227472937209,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/Bottle_Image_6c961b2b-a6ef-4742-8b79-8eefc51fbf33.jpg?v=1775716510"},{"product_id":"2025-la-violetta-patio-nat-pet-nat","title":"2025 La Violetta 'Patio Nat' Pet Nat","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eRegion: \u003ca title=\"Explore wine from Great Southern\" href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/great-southern\"\u003eGreat Southern\u003c\/a\u003e  |  Style: \u003ca title=\"Explore our Pet Nat collection\" href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/pet-nat\"\u003ePet Nat\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eAbout The Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003ePretty, pale pink in the glass with a gentle, fine froth. Bursting with floral, grapey charm – rose petals, orange blossom – and a twist of mandarin pith. Barrel ferment brings a subtle savoury layer, while mineral phenolics add gentle texture. Sweetness of fruit is beautifully balanced by a clean, dry finish. Chill it down and drink it on the patio – the ultimate laidback sparkling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTwenty hours of skin contact gave colour and lifted aromatics before pressing to a mix of tank and old puncheons for a slow, wild, eight-week ferment. Bottled without fining or filtration, the final fizz is the natural last breath of fermentation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis year’s sugar work was tuned for minimal sediment and a soft, easy-going sparkle – no disgorging needed. As ever, a small splash (about 7%) of Great Southern Riesling sharpens the citrus edge and adds zip to the finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout La Violetta\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFounded by the legendary AJ Hoadley, grapes are sourced from a handful of trusted growers across the Great Southern with exceptional vineyards and some amongst the oldest in the state. The idea is to keep production at a small scale so that each wine is personally hand-crafted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSnapshot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eRegion: Great Southern, WA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eCountry: Australia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eVintage: 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eSize: 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eABV: 12%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eGrape: Muscat 90%, Riesling 10%\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eType: Sparkling \/ Pet-Nat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Violetta Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47413949202681,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/Product_Image_a47a1159-ec21-47d0-a16e-3043cf129169.png?v=1766033754"},{"product_id":"2022-frankland-estate-cabernet-sauvignon-1","title":"2022 Frankland Estate Cabernet Sauvignon","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eProducer: \u003ca title=\"Explore wine from Frankland Estate\" href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/frankland-estate\"\u003eFrankland Estate\u003c\/a\u003e  |  Region: \u003ca title=\"Explore wine from the Great Southern\" href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/great-southern\"\u003eGreat Southern\u003c\/a\u003e  |  Grape: \u003ca title=\"Explore our Cabernet Sauvignon collection\" href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/cabernet-sauvignon\"\u003eCabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout The Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-v-5da7f799=\"\"\u003eFrom our original 1988 plantings, this Cabernet Sauvignon has excellent regional characters of ironstone minerality combined with the great fruit weight of the variety. Delicious drinking now or can be cellared for the medium term.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout Frankland Estate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNestled in one of the most isolated wine regions in Western Australia, it was only appropriate for husband-and-wife Barrie Smith and Judi Cullam to name their vineyard Isolation Ridge when they founded it in 1988. Now in the very capable hands of siblings Hunter and Elizabeth Smith, whom have converted the vineyard to fully organic since 2009.  This shows through each and every wine they produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSnapshot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Frankland River, WA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol: 14%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosure: Screw Cap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariety: Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Frankland Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48267819122937,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/Bottle_Image_6c961b2b-a6ef-4742-8b79-8eefc51fbf33.jpg?v=1775716510"},{"product_id":"2023-frankland-estate-smith-cullam-riesling","title":"2023 Frankland Estate Smith Cullam Riesling","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProducer: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/frankland-estate\" title=\"Explore wines from Frankland Estate\"\u003eFrankland Estate\u003c\/a\u003e  |  Region: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/great-southern\" title=\"Explore wine from the Great Southern\"\u003eGreat Southern\u003c\/a\u003e  |  Grape: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/riesling\" title=\"Explore our Riesling collection\"\u003eRiesling\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eAbout The Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-v-5da7f799=\"\"\u003eThe nose is delicate, poised and precise, with scents of meadow flowers, peach blossom, lemon zest, crushed chalk and bath salts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-v-5da7f799=\"\"\u003eThe slightest hint of sweetness opens up a satin textured palate, which drives straight and long with ripe, juicy acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-v-5da7f799=\"\"\u003eThe soaring finish is dry, mineral-clean and beautifully balanced, resonating with floral, herbal and woodsy echoes and chalky grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-v-5da7f799=\"\"\u003eThis is a wine of exceptional elegance where fruit intensity, natural acidity and well-judged residual sugar (it has about 20g\/L) give tension and harmony reminiscent of our favourite German Rieslings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-v-5da7f799=\"\"\u003eIt has substance and a sense of mature complexity even in youth, all the while retaining an effortlessness and salivating moreishness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-v-5da7f799=\"\"\u003eOnly a tiny quantity, 110 dozen is made in exceptional vintages from our oldest Geisenheim clone Riesling vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-v-5da7f799=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eReview\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-v-5da7f799=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"An off-dry style, and a portion is usually aged on lees in old oak and the rest in stainless-steel tank. This is lovely. Full of mandarin juice and peel, makrut lime and the creamiest nougat lees flavour – divine. It’s delicate, stylish and so appealing. Most importantly, the acidity brings everything in alignment, so the sweetness just fleshes out and rounds out the palate\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points, Jane Faulkner, Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout Frankland Estate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNestled in one of the most isolated wine regions in Western Australia, it was only appropriate for husband-and-wife Barrie Smith and Judi Cullam to name their vineyard Isolation Ridge when they founded it in 1988. Now in the very capable hands of siblings Hunter and Elizabeth Smith, whom have converted the vineyard to fully organic since 2009.  This shows through each and every wine they produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSnapshot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Frankland River, WA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol: 12.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosure: Screw Cap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariety: Riesling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Frankland Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48277695135993,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/Bottle_Image_73a7a0bb-a69e-407c-aa3a-056fe2bacfc6.jpg?v=1775974971"}],"url":"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/great-southern.oembed","provider":"Act of Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}