Frankland Estate ‘Smith Cullam’ Syrah 2020 hugel black currant and pleasant Vanilla

black currant and pleasant Vanilla traces

minimal punch-downs and pump-overs (one each in general per day)

February saw a return to above average temperatures and this combined with very healthy canopies brought on fruit maturity beautifully

The Roux Beauté wine began as a winemaking trial in 2013 where we fermented and matured Roussanne on their skins in big 675L ceramic eggs

Drink within its early years to appreciate its freshness and aromatic generosity

Frankland Estate ‘Smith Cullam’ Syrah 2020 hugel black currant and pleasant VanillaWe only produce this wine in exceptional vintages; the last was made in 2020. This is 100% Shiraz from the Houghtons heritage clone planting in our original Winery Block, and as such, has a deep, old vine resonance and personality. The 100% destemmed fruit fermented in an open vat and was pressed to French puncheons after 12 days on skins. Matured on lees, the puncheons bring a bit more density and concentration over time compared to the brightness of