Bremerton Coulthard Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
G 91
A vibrant and punchy Cabernet, with its herbal guns blazing. Mint-chocolate, blackcurrant leaf, and blackberry lead the way in an open, generous bouquet. Chunky tannins and a mineral-laden undertone of graphite frame the palate, washed through by brisk acidity and layered with savoury and oak-derived flavours on top. Drink now–2030 Karrawatta The Meddler Malbec 2021 G 91 A limited-production wine hailing from Christo’s Paddock and named after Mark Gilbert’s mother, affectionately known as “The Meddler.” The nose shows generous aromas of macerated cherries and violets, with plenty of carob, mocha, and molasses. The palate is bold and juicy, with chunky tannins and a clear presence of sweet fruit. Despite its richness, it has a good drinkability, finishing with incisive notes of sweet berries and oak on the back palate. Drink now–2031 Lake Breeze Pecorino 2025 G 91 Pecorino is becoming a thing in Australia, and why shouldn’t it? Heat-resistant, thick-skinned, and able to retain acidity. Yes, please! The Lake Breeze example is simply delicious. It shows notes of crunchy red Jazz apple, nectarine, and lime, with a gentle floral lift of fragrant acacia. On the palate, a balance of creamy texture and tingling acidity shines through, finishing with a lip-smacking, sherbety finale. Drink now–2028 The Pawn Wine Co El Desperado Pinot Grigio 2025 G 91 Fragrant with a capital F, with aromas of Packham pear, lemon, grapefruit, Granny Smith apple, and blossom that leap from the glass. Tense and zingy, vibrant and utterly refreshing, yet poised, with citrus and crunchy green fruit carrying through the mid-palate and into the finish. A terrific, crisp, and frisky Grigio. Drink Now Bremerton Walter’s Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 G 90 Fruit aromas here are tempered by a notable presence of oak and herbal characters. The flavours lean towards sweet black fruit, with layers of vanilla, choc-mint, chewed tobacco, clove, and black olive paste. Grippy tannins still pad both sides of the palate, and while each structural component is largely in balance, the wine has yet to fully resolve the time it spent in oak. Drink now–2032
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