Frankland River Back Vintage Fume Blanc 2017

About the Wine: 

This awesome oaked Frankland River Sauvignon Blanc 2017 (Fume Blanc) was part barrel fermented and then spent 9 months in new and used French oak barrels.  The wine displays wonderful lifted aromas of white peach and jasmine flowers with hints of vanilla. Complex layers of zesty lime. Peach and a fine line of classy French oak. The wine is elegant and refined and will age spectacularly with increased intensity and oak flavours.

Comments from Wine Buyer Steve:

This is a stunning 2017 Sauvignon Blanc in the Fume Blanc Style was partially fermented in seasoned French oak and stainless. Beautiful up-front flavours of peach with lime notes and a nice smooth finish with beautiful French oak characters.

My score 94/100 – WACC Gold Medal  

About The Producer: 

The producer of this fantastic Frankland River Back Vintage Fume Blanc 2017 is in the Great Southern region of Western Australia. They are one of WA’s largest family owned and operated wine producers. The current owners represent the third and fourth generation living and working on the in-Frankland River.

It is this family’s love and commitment the Great Southern, as well as the unique combination of gravelly loam soils, warm sunny days and cool nights during the ripening season that produce grapes of intense varietal character and a sense of place. The winery is rated a perfect 5 Red Stars by James Halliday in his 2021 Wine Companion.