Tapanappa Cabernets Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Shiraz 2021
G 96
The 2021 Tapanappa Cabernet Merlot Franc blend is an unusual expression from the vineyard, due to the low-yielding vintage. There is a seamless display of opulent Cabernet Sauvignon aromas with layers of black olive, graphite and spice from the other varieties that are beautifully integrated. Excellent volume of flavour to follow, sharpened by firm acidity before delivering a lengthy, gravel and anise-flavoured finish. There is an attractive approachability to this vintage as well as significant
ageing potential. Drink 2030–2050 Wynns Coonawarra Estate Michael Shiraz 2022
G 96
Deep crimson. Beautiful black cherry, peppercorn, sage aromas with vanilla, roasted chestnut notes. Inky deep wine with black cherry, mulberry, blackberry fruits, fine persistent chocolaty tannins and beautifully integrated new oak. Finishes claret firm with peppery/chinotto spice notes. A lovely characterful Coonawarra Shiraz with impressive definition, richness and flow. Delicious drinking already. 12 months’ maturation in French oak barriques and hogsheads. 25% new French oak, 44% two- year-old and 31% three-year-old barrels. Drink now–2038 Zema Estate Family Selection Shiraz 2018 G 96 Deep ruby in colour just starting to soften to a garnet rim. Opens with glorious aromas of chocolate, blackberry and blackcurrant with sage and spicy elements and a firm core of sweet oak that is well integrated. Classically styled with both power and rich structure as the chocolaty graphite flavours meld into a deep core of tannins. Oak is sweet, well pitched and sits comfortably in this muscular style that is still young and destined to age beautifully. Benchmark Coonawarra Shiraz. Drink 2030–2042 Wynns Coonawarra Estate John Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 G 95+ Deep crimson. Blackcurrant, dark cacao, roasted chestnut aromas with bush garrigue notes. Generously concentrated pure cassis, dark chocolate, roasted chestnut flavours, plentiful fine-grained tannins, a touch of cloves and some chinotto inky complexity. Very good mid-palate richness, underlying vanilla notes and persistent mineral acidity. The oak tautens the wine to a bittersweet dark chocolate/cherry finish. Expressive, classical and linear, but will unfold with time. One for the long haul. 17 months’ maturation in French oak barriques and hogsheads. 43% new French oak, 42% one-year-old and 15% seasoned barrels. Drink 2028–2042
Balnaves of Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
G 95
Deep ruby colour. Densely packed aromatics of graphite, blackberry, blackcurrant, gravel with a touch of dried mint beautifully wrapped up in some very serious oak. Classically styled Cabernet Sauvignon that is built for the cellar, thanks to its dense core of tannins and acidity that dominates at this young age, despite an opulent mix of blackcurrant, choc mint and sage flavours. But all the pieces are in place for an exceptional future. Drink 2030–2044
South Australia Wine Guide 2026 | Limestone Coast
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