Rocky Gully Shiraz, Western Australia 2021

92 POINTS: James Suckling

"This has aromas of ripe black fruit, Sichuan peppers, hot chocolate, tar and dried earth. Spicy and plush with a medium to full body and soft tannins. Leather at the end. Drink now. Screw cap."
- James Suckling

Rocky Gully Shiraz from the team at Frankland Estate is a bright, fresh and lively wine. It has ripe fruit overtones with dark cherries, spiced plum, black pepper and spice with subtle integration of oak. Its mid-weight palate has serious intent; bright florals, juicy fruit and a lifted integration of earthy spice note and black pepper. Soft mouth-coating tannin, a creamy texture and subtle oak provides a poised, elegant finish. The small additions of Touriga National, Malbec with a dash of Viognier give complexity and aromatic lift along with subtle texture. Good acidity and fine tannins combine to create a soft finishing, nicely weighted cool-climate style.

ABV: 14%