{"product_id":"2023-frankland-estate-shiraz","title":"2023 Frankland Estate Shiraz","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrankland Estate gets most attention for their world class Riesling, but their Shiraz ranks up there with WA's best.  This 'estate' Shiraz is a great intro to their style and simply brilliant value for money. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCo-fermented with a tiny touch of Touriga Nacional and Viognier, this is a highly aromatic, balanced, and food-friendly expression pf Shiraz that delivers serious regional pedigree without the premium price tag.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe wonderful 2023 vintage gave the team ideal conditions to process the fruit as slowly and gently as possible. They utilized cool, open fermenters and an extended maceration to extract optimal texture and spice without any harshness. Maturation for 14 months in large 500-litre French oak puncheons and stainless steel tanks ensured the wood stayed in a supportive role, keeping the primary fruit beautifully intact.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt presents a dark purple colour in the glass, opening with an inviting mix of blackberry, plum, dark chocolate, and a hit of Aussie bush notes and roast meats. The palate is soft, plush, and effortlessly drinkable, balancing its juicy core of dark cherry and raspberry fruit with a silky, smooth-running texture and a fine grunt of tannin.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is a wonderfully harmonious, medium-bodied Shiraz that swaps heavy-handed oak for pure, spice-driven refreshment and outstanding value.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cblockquote\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A gorgeous thing, it is not too long and not too complex, but everything about it is just so. It speaks with clarity about the terroir.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Erin Larkin (The Wine Advocate)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n","brand":"Frankland Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44267867734059,"sku":"2023 Frankland Estate Shiraz","price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2018FranklandEstateShiraz_700x_c17df04c-b57d-4b76-bf3c-067ccddd1874.png?v=1783305951","url":"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2023-frankland-estate-shiraz","provider":"Different Drop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}