Frankland Estate Gruner 2023

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“A floral juicy and morish wine A combination of spice and dried pear with slight citrus notes on the nose. Stone fruit, dried summer grass and earthy tones are supported by delicate white and yellow florals. The palate is delicate but fleshed out with a touch of generosity and a fine weight and line. The spice and floral mix are undeniably Grüner Veltliner. Fresh bright and delicious, this wine will age nicely and gain complexity. Organically grown, vinified and estate bottled.”
Winemaker’s notes.

“Very interesting expression of Grüner here. Papaya, guava/prickly pear, lime leaf, daikon, white pepper, a slight cheesiness too. It’s cool and juicy, fine acidity and talc-like texture, something of a lime margarita flavour, and that prickly pear thing again (don’t mind me, and ouch, they are hard to prepare. Don’t attempt anything without the gloves!). It’s long and juicy to close, and quite frankly, delicious to drink. Excellent. Individual, yes, but so good. Tasted: Feb24. Drink :2024 – 2030.”
94 Points, Gary Walsh, The Wine Front.

In the glass, this is a very pale, clear gold. On the nose you’ll find baked pineapple, tinned peaches and gooseberry. Fresh passionfruit gets a look in as well. On the palate - peach, lime and minerals accompany clean, lengthy acidity, While its lovely dry finish reveals white pepper, lime and a chic savoury pithiness.

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