Wynns Coonawarra Estate Childs Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
G 95
Deep crimson. Intense and lifted black cherry, cassis, sage, aniseed aromas with underlying cedar notes. A classical claret-like style with pure blackcurrant, black cherry, mulberry fruits, finely grained tannins, attractive mid-palate volume and well-balanced vanilla/spice notes. Finishes chewy firm, long and minerally/juicy with chinotto notes. Still in its elemental phase but beautifully balanced wine. Needs a few years to reach completeness. 16 months’ maturation in French oak barriques (80%) and hogsheads (20%). 30% new French oak, 30% one-year-old and 40%
seasoned barrels. Drink 2027–2038 Balnaves of Coonawarra Sparkling Cabernet Sauvignon NV
G 94
Deep ruby in colour and instantly appeals with bright and fragrant aromas of cassis and graphite underlined by finely chopped dried herbs. Powerful yet with impressive delicacy and a core of blackcurrant, mint with a little leafiness gently folded in behind. Fresh acidity and firm tannins then elongate a lengthy and beautifully balanced finished. An excellent release for this label. Drink now–2036 Balnaves of Coonawarra Chardonnay 2024 G 94 Pale straw in colour. Quite classically styled cool-climate Chardonnay offering tight and composed aromas of citrus and white flowers enhanced by nutty barrel ferment and spicy oak, all sitting in fine balance. Fresh and vibrant with tightly wound citrus flavours and fine almond meal oak tones. A very impressive Coonawarra Chardonnay, composed and built to enjoy over the medium term. Drink 2027–2035 Leconfield Cabernet Franc 2022 G 94 Mid to deep ruby in colour. Impressive upfront varietal aromas of blackcurrant and blackberry, topped by layers of chocolate, graphite and dried herbs, with distinctive roasted chestnut oak. Fruit, pastille, dark berry and polished wood flavours are underpinned by chewy, serious tannins, showing both excellent depth of fruit and structure. Finishes chalky with very good mineral length. Drink 2030–2038
Parker Estate Terra Rossa Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
G 94
This classic if elegant example of 2022 Coonawarra Cabernet delivers up leafy, black- and redcurrant aromas with a fine seam of freshly cut cedar. Strong line of tannins sits in support to underpin a long cherry ripe and herb scented finish. At its best in around 10 years. Drink now–2036
South Australia Wine Guide 2026 | Limestone Coast
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