Frankland Estate ‘Smith Cullam’ Syrah 2020 hugel and gracious on the palate

and gracious on the palate

deeper in the lower part of the appellation

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

there’s a stack I’d be happy to put on the tasting bench for the challenge

Frankland Estate ‘Smith Cullam’ Syrah 2020 hugel and gracious on the palateWe 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