Sevenhill Quarry Road Cabernet, Malbec 2021
G 95
Statuesque and elegant, a wine you can feel comfortable about ageing further if you choose. Those Cabernet fine tannins are firm and taut – impressive building blocks for the future. Dark fruits, cassis, plum and violet florals with a distinct herbal, leafy streak are beautifully elegant and concentrated. Sweetly spiced toasty oak remains a background note, nicely crafted and subtle, and in balance. Good grip on the finish. This wine is still very much at the start of its journey. There is great promise ahead. Drink now–2035 Sevenhill Open Range Grenache 2023 G 95 A study in the beauty of Grenache, of lively florals, red-fruited prettiness and a single purity of expression. Cherry, macerated red berries, dried herbs, bay leaf, pressed flowers, eastern spices and light savoury notes fill the palate. At its core there is an unassuming elegance, a fine tannined presence that holds the promise of more to come. Drink now, sure, but there is also a depth yet to be explored. Drink now–2035 Sevenhill Inigo Riesling 2025 G 95 The sense of place is strong with this Riesling, with its dusty florals and citrus charm woven through warm textures. Intense lime and spice light up the aroma with sweet-smelling herbal edges and apple blossom florals. How delightful to see this level of complexity in a Riesling so young. Flavours run deep in full citrus mode – pith, peel and juice – with spice, and the weight gathers through the finish with a light savoury flourish to close. Drink now–2037 Skillogalee Trevarrick Riesling 2025 G 95 A 470-metre high-altitude vineyard site that produces an age-worthy Riesling of note and some complexity, but it is very much just starting its journey. Restrained at this early stage with a sense of deep-seated power and varietal integrity. Slowly reveals a solid core of citrus, apple, sweet herbs and light spice with a lemon pastille edge to close. Dry, crisp, powerful wine in the making on the palate. Just needs time. Drink now–2040 Skillogalee Trevarrick Shiraz 2022 G 95 Fully complex in ripe fruit, toasty oak, elevated spice and meaty fermentation characters that impress from the first sniff and taste. Striking black fruits, violet floral aromatics, vanillin and woody spices, bracken and subtle charcuterie notes are in intricate detail on the palate. Buoyant and aromatic, it sings. Supported by fine tannins, Trevarrick boasts the best of both worlds, such is its balance – thoroughly engaging now and with so much potential for the future. Drink now–2035
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