Paulmara Estates Aristotle Shiraz 2021
G 97
Deep crimson. Classical dark berry dark chocolate aromas with hints of demi- glace and spice. Concentrated choco-berry fruits with raspberry pastille notes and persistent velvety tannins. Finishes chocolaty with a lovely tannin plume. Complex crème brûlée, roasted chestnut, hint wax polish notes at the finish. Very intuitive winemaking. Drink now–2040 Peter Lehmann Wines Stonewell Shiraz 2018 G 97 Deep crimson. Profoundly intense blackcurrant, brambly dark chocolate aromas with cedarwood/ tobacco leaf notes. Inky deep palate with blackberry pastille, cassis, dark chocolate flavorus, ripe, supple/ gravelly tannins and well-integrated espresso/ cedar notes. A Claret-firm finish with superb length. Wonderful complexity, richness and volume. Drink now–2048 Peter Lehmann Wines Stonewell Shiraz 2019 G 97 For many years, this has been seen as one of the iconic Barossa Shiraz. It is a wine which never lets you down. This is quintessential Barossa Shiraz. The wine spends 15 months maturing in a mix of new and seasoned oak hogsheads before bottling. A very dark maroon colour, this is plush and generous. The nose reveals an explosion of aromas, including blackberries, redcurrants, plums, mulberries, dried herbs, tobacco leaves, cassis and liquorice. Excellent oak integration is evident, and when we move to the palate, the flavours of chocolate, mocha and cassis really come to the fore. The wine has direction, focus, finesse and length. A stunning Barossa Valley Shiraz. 15–20 years standing on its head. Drink now–2045 Rieslingfreak No. 4 Riesling 2025 G 97 A beautifully natural aromatic blossom and minerals with superb fruit acidity and flavour to follow. Effortless and sublime. A great expression to celebrate the region. Drink now–2040 Saltram No 1 Shiraz Shiraz 2021 G 97 2021 has already attained legendary status as one of the greatest vintages for this region for many decades. This wine will do nothing to harm that reputation. Maturation was in large format, older French oak casks, as well as a mix of new and older French oak barrels for a period of 16 months. The move to French oak has paid off in spades. The colour is an opaque black/maroon. This is big, bold, and full of flavour. Classic Barossa Valley Shiraz, this is generous and approachable. Plush, lush and with tongue-coating tannins, this is a cracking wine from a great vintage which has twenty years ahead of it. The flavours revolve around notes of chocolate, coffee beans, cassis, and mocha. Drink 2028–2048
South Australia Wine Guide 2026 | Barossa
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