SmithCullam Riesling
2010 SmithCullam Riesling
Gary Walsh - The Wine Front
"Rarely do I find Australian off-dry styles (this has around 27g/L) successful, but heres one that hits the nail on the head. Its Germanic in style, but Australian too. I had a couple of glasses with Alaskan king crab dressed with lime mayonnaise and phwwwoooarr it was good, not that I am one to make too much of a fuss of food and wine matching. Hint of sulphide, flint, juicy lime and green mango, crunchy green apple and the barest suggestion of petrol (as a positive mineral element). Offers a gently textured mouth-feel where a strong spine of minerally acid is neatly offset and calmed by a perfectly measured dose of residual sugar. Theres a little bit of spice in the mix too, for added charm and interest. It flows along beautifully and feels clean and refreshing, especially so on the finish. Delicious. All that. "
Jan 31 2011
2010 SmithCullam Riesling
Louise Radman The Adelaide Magazine
"An exotic beauty in classic kabinett style. Heady rose-petal and patchouli perfume, a sensual palate of sweet lime, cassia and lemon drops. Splendid opulence, acid balance and mouth-watering minerality from Isolation Ridge vineyard."
March 2011
2010 SmithCullam Riesling
Nick Stock Sydney Morning Herald/The Melbourne Age Good Wiine Guide
"It is an unexpected surprise, but given Frankland Estate is behind this, it should not be too great of an awakening. What we have here is Australias shining beacon of off-dry Riesling – This is a triumph. Fresh and lively on the nose, there are sparkling minerals and citrus, pith, peel and juice, lime and fresh peeled apples – a complex fragrance. The palate is seamlessly stretched along a playful acid/sugar exchange: it is full of pure and lively lime and apple flavour, with some hints of white peach and a meticulously shaped fade. Very long and stays bright – Really superb."
2012
2008 SmithCullam Riesling
Gourmet Traveller Wine - Australian Whites
"The fragrance is captivating: elusive and subtle, with a mineral delicacy. The palate is on the sweeter side but it is softer and less mouth-watering than some. It has soft but refreshing acidity. Lovely wine. "
2009
2008 SmithCullam Riesling
Josh Raynolds/Steve Tanzer - International Wine Cellar
"(27 grams of residual sugar) Pale green-gold. Highly aromatic bouquet of lime, lemon custard, melon and musky mango skin. Sappy and energetic, offering lively citrus and exotic fruit flavors and a subtle underpinning of minerality. Round and supple on the finish, leaving behind tangy, refreshingly bitter citrus zest notes. This would go well with Thai seafood dishes. "
Spet/Oct 2009
2008 SmithCullam Riesling
Tyson Stelzer - Clear About Wine
"Frankland Estate is the home of Western Australias finest Riesling. Inspired by the great Rieslings of Germany and Austria featured at the Estates Biannual International Riesling Tasting, this is a completely new take on Frankland Riesling. An off-dry style, wild-yeast fermented in large, old oak vats prior to ageing on lees. The result is richly flavoured with mandarin, ginger and baked apple fruit which finds impeccable balance between its sweetness and its finely structured acidity. "
May 2010
2008 SmithCullam Riesling
Angus Hughson The Australian Wish Magazine
"Part of the growing trend towards a more Germanic style of riesling with balanced sweetness, this is a complex multi-layered wine with floral fruit given some attractive palate richness by ferment in old French oak. Subtle sweetness is matched by bracing acidity, making for a refreshing and more-ish package."
November 2010