Lake Breeze Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
G 95
This is the pedigree of true Aussie Cabernet, majestically blending the best of two worlds. Aromas of spearmint and cedar mingle with chewed tobacco, dark cocoa nibs, cassis, black plum, and a decadent hint of potpourri. While luxurious and exotic, the palate is juicy and lifted, savoury and detailed, with a fine level of puckering tannins that never intrude. Fruity and spicy flavours work in harmony, melting together into a long, elegant finish. Simply delicious. Drink now–2035 Lake Breeze Winemaker’s Selection Shiraz 2022 G 95 Produced only in the best vintages, this wine includes a substantial portion (around 80%) of fruit from 50-year-old vines. It still shows a youthful vibrancy in its colour, with a lively purple rim. While more secondary, oak-derived aromas dominate the nose, the blue and red fruits remain fresh and vivid, displaying a well-polished character. Alongside notes of new leather, vanilla, cedar, and pink peppercorn, there’s a generous layer of mulberry, blueberry, raspberry, and blue plum that keeps the drinker engaged. Fine-grained tannins and lively acidity contribute to both the wine’s length and its ageing potential. Drink now–2035 Bremerton Special Release Fiano 2025 G 94 The aroma of poached pears with cinnamon hits the nose straight away, followed by lemon curd, orange zest, yellow apples, and fresh dough. The palate is far more expressive than the nose, where the aromas required some coaxing. Here, instead, there’s a clearly defined combination of aromatic and floral notes, frangipani, yuzu, apricot, and honeydew melon, faintly reminiscent of Viognier. A subtle lick of fruit sweetness adds depth to the flavour profile and propels the length, supported by the lively acidity. Drink now–2028 Bremerton Bâtonnage Shiraz, Malbec 2022 G 94 Dark and deep, staining the glass without shame. The aromas and flavours follow the same line, packed with brutal force into an alternating mix of red and black plums, mixed berries, and the spicy lift of pink peppercorn, cloves, chewed tobacco, and a touch of dried herbs. Big, chunky tannins wrap around the entire palate, showing real presence and carrying through with a brooding attitude. There’s still plenty to unpack here over time. Drink now–2031 Karrawatta Christos’s Paddock Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 G 94 Broody, deeply coiled, and dense, with blackcurrant, blackberry, and prune tightly wrapped in layers of dark chocolate, spearmint, and rolled tobacco. The palate shows soaring freshness that contrasts strikingly with the thick, inky flavours, supported by chunky tannins that still have sharp edges, giving a reminder that this wine has plenty of life ahead of it. Drink now–2038
South Australia Wine Guide 2026 | Langhorne Creek
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