Reviews
Coonawarra and Wrattonbully
Terre à Terre Crayères Vineyard Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Cabernet Franc 2021
G 98
This superb 2021 Reserve blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Cabernet Franc has a strong Bordeaux Cru Classe feel with its powerful and densely packed aromas of graphite, blackberry and blackcurrant compote with a rich serve of toasty oak. Pinpoint balance of acidity with robust tannins backed by exceptional volume of flavour deliver a long, strong and classically proportioned claret finish. One of Wrattonbully’s best yet. Drink 2035–2050
Terre à Terre Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2023
G 98
This 2023 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc is slick and incredibly stylish with focused aromas of passionfruit and cut grass against a backdrop of oak spice and nougat ferment complexity. Lightweight, tight and compact in a beautifully proportioned package with firm acidity driving excellent definition and length in a refined and silky package. Stunning and sure to give top-drawer Pouilly-Fumé a run for its money. Drink now–2035 Balnaves of Coonawarra The Tally Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 G 97 Impenetrable deep ruby in colour. Brooding aromas of cassis, blackberry, beef stock and black olive, all beautifully composed with power and detail. Waves of powdery tannins deliver a mouth-filling style, superbly balanced with fresh, well-ripened blackcurrant and dried herb flavours of fabulous purity. The balance and power are undeniable, as is the length, promising this will be an absolute classic, given time. Drink 2032–2050 Parker Estate 95 Block Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot 2021 G 97 This young and brooding 2021 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot is super impressive with raw power and focus in spades with layers of blackcurrant and blackberry lifted by warm slate, faint touches of spice and cedar encased in sweet, fine French oak. Richly flavoured and structured, this is a bold and dense expression of Coonawarra, yet retaining finesse and delicacy with extended cellaring potential. Drink 2030–2042
South Australia Wine Guide 2026 | Limestone Coast
235
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