Maverick Paulsen Shiraz 2023
G 95
Deep crimson. Lifted dark plum raspberry dark chocolate hint sesame aromas with espresso notes. Medium-powered on the palate with ample raspberry pastille musky dark plum flavours, loose-knit chalky tannins and underlying roasted walnut notes. Some peppery notes pervade through the palate, giving it an intriguing complexity. Now–2035 Mirus Vineyards Wonderground Shiraz 2024 G 95 Deep crimson. Attractive raspberry pastille, aniseed aromas with some perfumed leafy/floral notes. Concentrated and juicy with ample ripe raspberry fruits, kirsch liqueur-like notes very good mid-palate richness/ buoyancy and persistent juicy vibrant acidity. Fruit-driven, exuberant and joyful. Not a keeper; drink it now. Now–soon Paulmara Estates Aristotle Shiraz 2023 G 95 Deep crimson. Inky dark plum, praline aromas with espresso, marzipan notes. Substantial palate with deep-set panforte dark berry fruit, supple, touch muscular/ferric tannins, super mid-palate viscosity and underlying marzipan, roasted hazelnut notes. Claret-firm finish. Power and finesse. Now–2042 Penfolds St Henri Shiraz 2023 G 95 Deep crimson. Intense pure blackberry cassis, raspberry aromas with chinotto notes. Buoyant expressive dark and berry fruits, underlying roasted walnut notes and fresh al dente/touch leafy tannins. Finishes claret firm with bittersweet/chinotto notes. Lovely density and vigour. A classical St Henri showing its claret-like bloodlines. McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley, Padthaway with elements of Port Lincoln and Frankland River (WA). Style over regional provenance. 12 months in large, seasoned vats. Drink now – 2038. 14.5% alc Poonawatta 1919 Shiraz 2022 G 95 Medium-deep crimson. Bitter dark chocolate, black cherry sage aromas with a slight aniseed lift. Supple and richly flavoured with buoyant and expressive choco-berry fruits, loose-knit grainy textures and balanced savoury notes. Bittersweet and gravelly/al dente at the finish. 1919 vines. Now–2036
Barossa 2026
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