Redman Limestone Coast Sangiovese 2024
G 93
From the Limestone Coast comes this charming and expressive Sangiovese that is mid to deep ruby in colour with a generously proportioned mix of dark cherry and graphite aromas with a touch of local choc mint nicely integrated with older oak. Quite flavoursome and dense with fleshy fruits of the forest flavours and al dente tannins with bright acidity giving energy and depth. In impressive food-friendly style to enjoy over the short term. Drink now–2032 Terre à Terre Crayères Vineyard Cabernet Franc 2023 G 93 Medium ruby in colour. Very savoury to start with gravelly earthy tones, lifted by perfumed redcurrants and graphite aromas. Lightweight yet with significant tannins, the fruit genteel with perfumed cranberry and raspberry flavours building to a savoury meaty finish with generous length. A fascinating style of Australian Cabernet Franc that will be enjoyable over the short to medium term. Drink now– 2032 Wynns Coonawarra Estate Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 G 93 Deep crimson. Fresh blackcurrant pastille herb garden/bush garrigue aromas with underlying roasted chestnut/vanilla notes. Inky deep cassis, blackberry fruits, some graphite/cola notes, fine-grainy/touch grippy tannins and well-integrated roasted chestnut notes. Builds up al dente/leafy firm at the finish with bittersweet notes. A cool expression of Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon and missing the mid-palate volume of the best years. It should develop more richness with bottle age, but the tannins will always remain sinewy. The 70th vintage in a contiguous and unbroken line since 1954. Has always been referred to as Black Label by collectors in the secondary wine market but now rebadged ‘The original’ with new and polarising corporate livery. 16 months’ maturation in French oak barriques (32%), hogsheads (58%), and stainless-steel vats (10%). 31% new French oak, 27% one-year-old and
42% seasoned barrels. Drink now–2038 Wynns Coonawarra Estate Black Label Chardonnay 2024
G 93
Pale colour. Fresh lemon glacé, white peach, tonic water aromas with hints of roasted almond/marzipan. Creamy and refreshing on the palate with ample lemon curd, stone fruit, tonic water flavours, fine loose-knit chalky textures, attractive mid-palate creaminess and underlying vanilla/marzipan notes. Finishes crisp and minerally. 8 months’ maturation in 27% new and 73% seasoned French oak barrels. Drink now–2030
South Australia Wine Guide 2026 | Limestone Coast
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