At a glance

Producer

Frankland Estate

Region

Frankland River, Western Australia, Australia

Grape variety

Riesling

Wine type

White

Body

Light-bodied and Delicate

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$30-$45 USD

Tasting profile

Lime zest, white florals, green apple, wet stone, hints of jasmine. Dry, linear, nervy acid backbone.

Evolution: Aromas will develop complexity: honey notes, kerosene hints, richer stone fruits. Acidity softens, mouthfeel broadens.

At peak: Vivid, crystalline citrus, layered florals, pronounced minerality, underlying toasty/honeyed richness; balanced and persistent.

Structure

Acidity

High, vibrant and racy

Tannins

N/A (white wine, extremely low and not a defining feature)

Alcohol

Low to moderate (typically 11.5-12.5%)

Aging potential

Strong: Up to 10-12 years under optimal cellaring conditions, sometimes longer

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2030 to 2047

Optimal window

2027 to 2050

Current status

Ready to drink

Current condition

Bright acidity, expressive citrus and mineral notes; tightly coiled, will unwind gracefully over next 2-3 years.

Frankland Estate Isolation Ridge Riesling is known for its ageability, with distinctive acidity and purity that improves over 8-10 years, gaining aromatic and textural depth. The 2022 vintage, from a cool, classic season, promises especially long-lived balance.

Food pairing

Oysters, sushi, tempura, Thai salads, fresh crab, goat cheese, lemon-herb chicken, lightly spiced Asian cuisine.

Serving

Decant

Not required

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 9/10

Organic vineyard management (no synthetic chemicals), composting, under-vine sheep grazing, solar energy use, on-site water catchment and conservation, lightweight recycled packaging, local native revegetation programs.

Frankland Estate is an Australian leader in sustainable viticulture—certified organic, practicing reduced inputs, biodiversity corridors, soil and water conservation, and substantial renewable energy usage. Packaging materials are minimized; winery operations maximize energy and water efficiency. On a global scale, its sustainability is exemplary (score 9/10), though all imported wines inherently carry shipping emissions. This is an outstanding example of eco-minded winemaking.