The 2022 Frankland Estate Rocky Gully Shiraz is an organic, cool-climate red wine from Western Australia, often noted for its approachable, spicy style reminiscent of vibrant Rhône Valley blends. It is an estate-grown expression of Shiraz featuring notes of dark plums, black pepper, liquorice, and baking spices.
- Aromas: Bright red fruits, juicy plums, black pepper, and baking spices with a subtle floral lift.
- Palate: Juicy dark fruits, ripe cherries, fresh pepper, and sweet liquorice with plump tannins and cleansing acidity.
- Style: Medium-bodied, cool-climate elegance favoring bouncy fruit purity and immediate drinkability over heavy, high-alcohol chunkiness.
- Winemaking: Shiraz co-fermented with a tiny touch of Viognier, utilizing subtle oak integration to build texture without overpowering fruit.
- Cellaring: Highly rewarding now for its immediate freshness, with the structural integrity to age gracefully until 2030.
- Food Pairing: Pairs excellently with slow-cooked pork belly, grilled lamb chops, roasted duck breast, or wood-fired pizzas.
This wine completely ditches the jammy, over-extracted oak punch of warm-climate Australian Shiraz, trading it for a super-refreshing, spicy vibe
The Rocky Gully range is known for providing high-value, expressive, and ready-to-drink wines
Frankland Estate
Frankland Estate is a prestigious, family-owned boutique winery in Western Australia’s remote Frankland River region, established in 1988 by Barrie Smith and Judi Cullam. Renowned for organic-certified, cool-climate wines—particularly Riesling and Shiraz from their Isolation Ridge vineyard—the estate focuses on sustainability and expressing unique, ironstone-gravel terroir.
