Head Red Grenache, Shiraz, Mataro 2024
G 93
Grenache dominates this wine with contributions from both Shiraz and Mataro, the fruit coming from a range of vineyards across the Barossa. The aim would seem to be a wine full of flavour, which can be enjoyed a little earlier than some. The Grenache comes from vineyards between 60 and 80 years of age. A small percentage of whole bunches are included in the fermentation and large old oak is used for the maturation of the Grenache. The colour is a gleaming crimson/red. We have notes of warm earth, red cherries, violets and raspberries on the nose. There is impressive direction and energy here, with a line of fine acidity and fine silty tannins. Really good length, this will provide pleasure for at least the next 6–8 years. A very fine example of the style. Drink now–2033
Alkina Estate Grenache 2024
G 93
Medium crimson. Lifted strawberry camomile aromas with flinty peppery notes. Supple and fruity with ample strawberry red cherry fruits, loose-knit chalky textures and fresh quartz-like acidity. Finishes firm and tight with chinotto/ Campari notes. Drink now–soon. Arila Gardens Moppa GSM 2023 G 93 Medium-deep crimson. Intense chinotto, musky plum, hint peppery aromas and flavours with underlying roasted chesnut notes, fine chalky al dente textures and long juicy acidity. Builds up sinewy and minerally at the finish. Drink now–2030 Atze’s Corner Wines Eddies Old Vine Shiraz 2022 G 93 Deep crimson. Dark chocolate, blackberry, cedarwood liquorice aromas. Oak dominant wine with cedarwood, mocha, blackberry fruits and sinewy tannins. Claret-firm finish with a liquorice kick. A widely appealing traditional style with plenty of concentration and vigour. Drink now–2034 Barons of Barossa Barossa Cellar Shiraz 2023 G 93 A purple/ maroon hue, the nose offers an array of aromas swirling through plums, dark fruits, chocolate, blackcurrants and dried herbs. The wine is well-structured and is quite tight and restrained at this early stage. A wine of focus and impressive length, finishing with fine tannins, there is a line of bright acidity running the full length. Beautifully crafted, this is a wine which will reward those with the patience to cellar it for the long haul, though it will also provide pleasure in its early years. Drink now–2040
South Australia Wine Guide 2026 | Barossa
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