Frankland Estate Poison Hill Vineyard Riesling 2018

Frankland Estate Poison Hill Vineyard Riesling a complex integration of citrus with floral notes with a quartz like minerality that displays a soft presence on the long and dry finish

The unconventional name of this vineyard is a result of it being located on the slopes of a hill where Heartleaf Clover is found. This clover is poisonous to all but indigenous animals and posed a threat to the sheep of early settlers who signalled its presence on their maps in typically blunt style. The vineyard has predominantly clay soils and this is reflected in exotically perfumed wines with a silky texture and gentle earthy flavours.

Frankland Estate Poison Hill Riesling has more immediate appeal as a result of softer acidity and beguiling ripe fruit aromas with peach, spice and honeysuckle notes. Like most 2010 riesling’s from the region it is more generous than in previous vintages but still has the requisite level of acidity to provide good ageing ability.