Frankland Estate Riesling Smith Cullam Frankland River 2021

Frankland Estate Riesling Smith Cullam Frankland River 2021Australia producing world class Riesling? If you haven't been paying attention to Frankland Estate, allow this to be your introduction. The Smith Cullam named after founders Barrie Smith and Judi Cullam is an off dry masterpiece fermented in large format French oak foudres, yielding a wine of crystalline texture, vivid citrus energy, and a gentle lick of sweetness that makes it practically impossible to put down. Expect brilliant lemon squash, candied

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