2023 Frankland Estate Isolation Ridge Mourvedre

Mourvedre isn’t usually the headline act at Frankland Estate, but the 2023 release makes you wonder why it took so long. The vines have been in the ground since 2004 and they’ve finally settled into that stage where the fruit tastes comfortable in its own skin. The brilliant 2023 season certainly played its role too - cool, steady, long.

It's not as dark and menacing as this variety can be - full of aromas of roses and redcurrant, a bit of raspberry seed, almost a Nebbiolo whisper, before the deeper notes roll in of salumi and that iron edge you always get from this site. The palate sits in the middle weight zone, distinctly savoury as always and with exceptional structure.

Only 110 dozen made, and without doubt one of our favourite Aussie Mourvedres.

97 points
"From one of Frankland River’s greatest vineyards in possibly its greatest vintage... Magnificent."
- Nick Ryan (The Weekend Australian)