Lake Breeze Malbec 2023
G 94
An enticing purple colour leads the way to an inviting, lifted and fruit-driven nose, with dark cherries, blood plums, blackberries, macerated violets and oak, intercalation of cloves, carob and cracked black pepper. On the palate it maintains the shimmering aspect of the fruit, also showing a certain juiciness, coupled with gravelly tannins and a consistently sweet and savoury end of the palate, all while maintaining a good dose of finesse. Drink now–2033 Zonte’s Footstep Violet Beauregard Malbec 2023 G 94 At its core, this is a Malbec of brooding dark flavours, prunes, blackcurrant, pink peppercorn, and crushed violets, complemented by herbal hints of dried rosemary and bay leaf. Yet on the surface, it wants to be refreshing and lithe, like summer rain, with supple tannins and a sleek, lingering finish. This medium-bodied style is a delight to drink in its youth. Drink now–2030 Bremerton Special Release Malbec 2023 G 93 Vibrant purple in colour, with lifted floral notes of crushed violets, shimmering dark cherries, blackcurrants, and black plums, layered with vanilla, milk chocolate, and a tempting hint of mixed berry tart. A Malbec that ticks all the boxes, coaxing the palate with sticky, generous tannins clinging to the sides, and a lingering dark cocoa aftertaste built to last. Drink now–2030 Karrawatta Chistos’s Paddock Grand Vin Block 1 Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 G 93 As intense as it comes, with a mix of confectionary notes – think cherries dipped in chocolate, plum liqueur, macerated blackberries, polished leather, bay leaf, and tobacco leaf. The palate is juicily vibrant and firmly structured, showing a graphite- like thread through the mid-palate, where deeply savoury elements of black olive tapenade, cloves, and pencil shavings dominate. It finishes dry, with a lingering dominance of dark cocoa. Drink now–2035 Karrawatta Spartacus Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Shiraz 2020 G 93 A blend of 43% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Malbec, and 18% Shiraz, made from hand- picked grapes sourced from the best, low-yielding parcels of old vines. The wine shows a ruby-red colour of medium intensity, with an expressive nose full of sweet berry fruit, preserved black plums, macerated violets, cherries, polished leather, and cocoa nibs, lifted by hints of umami soy sauce and dried mushrooms. The palate is thick and full, continuing the interplay of sweet and savoury elements with a distinctive savoury streak. It’s tightly packed through the mid-palate, with round tannins and plenty still to unfold. Drink now–2036
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