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Alkoomi 2008 Frankland River Riesling
Great Southern, Western Australia , Australia
Background
The Frankland River region is located 80 kilometers inland from the south coast of Western Australia. The region comprises rolling hills and enjoys a cooler climate than most other parts of the country. The soils are deep gravelly loam over clay subsoil. The combination of these soils and the cool climate lead to the production of intense, refined and elegantly structured wines. The soil is not tilled and the vines are all cane pruned by hand. The vines are watered only as required to prevent any severe stress - i.e. approximately twice a month during the summer months.
The Frankland River region is located 80 kilometers inland from the south coast of Western Australia. The region comprises rolling hills and enjoys a cooler climate than most other parts of the country. The soils are deep gravelly loam over clay subsoil. The combination of these soils and the cool climate lead to the production of intense, refined and elegantly structured wines. The soil is not tilled and the vines are all cane pruned by hand. The vines are watered only as required to prevent any severe stress - i.e. approximately twice a month during the summer months.
Winemaking Notes
This is a dry Riesling. Great Southern Riesling stands alongside that of the Clare and Eden Valleys as Australia's best and this is an excellent example. As with all of the Alkoomi wines, produced from estate-grown fruit. 2008 was an exceptionally good vintage for both reds and whites with a mild spring and warm, dry conditions during vintage. Cropping levels were modest, resulting in full flavors and great acidity. The fruit was picked in the cool of early morning. The fruit was picked in the cool of early morning. Grapes were picked in pristine condition at an ideal 12.5° Baume. The winemaking approach is non interventionist - in other words, they let the fruit do the talking, using traditional winemaking techniques. The wine is made entirely from free run juice and contains no pressings. The wine was tank fermented dry and bottled early to retain freshness. The wine is fermented in cold steel with aromatic yeast and bottled early for freshness.
This is a dry Riesling. Great Southern Riesling stands alongside that of the Clare and Eden Valleys as Australia's best and this is an excellent example. As with all of the Alkoomi wines, produced from estate-grown fruit. 2008 was an exceptionally good vintage for both reds and whites with a mild spring and warm, dry conditions during vintage. Cropping levels were modest, resulting in full flavors and great acidity. The fruit was picked in the cool of early morning. The fruit was picked in the cool of early morning. Grapes were picked in pristine condition at an ideal 12.5° Baume. The winemaking approach is non interventionist - in other words, they let the fruit do the talking, using traditional winemaking techniques. The wine is made entirely from free run juice and contains no pressings. The wine was tank fermented dry and bottled early to retain freshness. The wine is fermented in cold steel with aromatic yeast and bottled early for freshness.
Tasting Notes
The color is pale straw with green tinges. The bouquet is highly aromatic with fragrant lime and floral characters and hints of citrus blossom and rose petal. The palate is fresh, powerful and elegant with floral, citrus and mineral flavors nicely balanced by fine natural acidity. A delicious crisp and refreshing wine that is drinking superbly now and will cellar well for up to ten years. Excellent as an aperitif or with delicate seafood dishes.
The color is pale straw with green tinges. The bouquet is highly aromatic with fragrant lime and floral characters and hints of citrus blossom and rose petal. The palate is fresh, powerful and elegant with floral, citrus and mineral flavors nicely balanced by fine natural acidity. A delicious crisp and refreshing wine that is drinking superbly now and will cellar well for up to ten years. Excellent as an aperitif or with delicate seafood dishes.
Alcohol: 12%
pH: 2.95
TA: 8.65 g/l
pH: 2.95
TA: 8.65 g/l
89The 2008 Riesling Frankland River is medium straw-colored with green highlights.It offers up excellent aromas of citrus, lemon-lime, and floral notes. This leads to a dry, crisp, citrus and mineral-flavored wine with excellent balance and a lengthy finish. It will evolve for 5-7 years and drink well for a decade thereafter. Wine Advocate
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