Bowen Estate Shiraz 2023
G 93
Elegantly framed with compact and attractive aromas of blackberry, clove and cocoa with a touch of regional minty lift. Quite weighty while retaining a tight frame thanks to firm acidity and gravelling tannins with waves of blackcurrant and black olive flavours with gentle cedary tones and ample oak in the background beautifully balanced as they glide to a long finish. Excellent for the year and a standout release from Bowen Estate. Drink 2027–2040 Brand’s Laira One Seven One Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 G 93 Bright deep ruby despite its seven years of age, this delicious Cabernet Sauvignon radiates with leafy cassis and choc mint fruit while cedary oak plays a part but fits beautifully in the overall package. Classically proportioned in a mid-weight package with excellent volume of flavour fleshy texture supported by graphite tannins before cruising to a long silky seamless finish. Super impressive and will hold on for at least the next decade. Drink now–2035 Brand’s Laira Stentiford’s Old Vine Shiraz 2018 G 93 Deep ruby in colour and some development starting to show with the primary cassis and dark clay aromas lifted by cedar and sawn wood. Mid weight, with chalky acidity and vigorous tannins providing ample backbone to fleshy dark berry flavours in a muscular style that is drinking well now but will also hold for a while. Drink now–2032 Brand’s Laira Tall Vines Shiraz 2022 G 93 Deep ruby in colour with a strong cassis, gravel and dried herb aromatic core with spicy oak providing strong support. Very muscular with dense and chewy tannins with vibrant acidity against a backdrop of fleshy blackberry and cedary flavours. Young, vibrant, and offering plenty to enjoy over the medium term. Drink 2030–2038 Heirloom Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 G 93 Deep bright ruby in colour with a powerful and focused core of blackcurrant, fruit pastilles and gravel with a strong balanced lining of dried herbs and toasty oak. A structural style with lashings of blackberry fruit well supported by firm sinewy tannins and bright acidity. The whole package is still young and tight, needing time to build but shows plenty of potential. Drink 2030–2036
South Australia Wine Guide 2026 | Limestone Coast
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