Zema Estate Family Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
G 93
Deep ruby in colour with a garnet rim. Open-knit aromas of blackcurrant, gravel and baked earth are complex and engaging with an attractive mix of youthful energy after some development. The palate is now fleshed out, with plummy cassis tones while some cedary cigar box complexity is now creeping in. Firm-edged tannins feel a little heavy-handed, suggesting this is a wine to enjoy over the short to medium term. Drink now–2030
Zema Estate Shiraz 2021
G 93
Deep ruby in colour. Strong blackberry, fruit pastille and dark cherry aromas with toasty oak deliver a strong start. Sweet fruit pastille and cherry liqueur flavours are enhanced by violets and white pepper spice with a distinctive oak signature. Strong muscular tannins are a little assertive at this young age, but are sure to settle with time in bottle. Drink 2028–2036 Brand & Sons Fire and Ice Shiraz 2023 G 92 Medium to deep ruby in colour. Quite ethereal with aromas of dark cherry, sage and bouquet garni in a vibrant style with lacy oak in tow. Gentle blackcurrant and gravel flavours are finely tuned with fresh acidity adding energy before meaty tannins take over through a streamlined finish. Delicious in an early drinking style. Drink now–2031 Brand’s Laira Blockers Shiraz 2021 G 92 Deep ruby in colour with perfumed aromas of blackcurrant, mint and dried herbs with a subtle lining of oak. Fruit pastille, blackcurrant and dried herb flavours are approachable with integrated tannins and acidity delivering both flavour and texture before gliding to a supple finish. Drink now–2032 Leconfield Blanc de Blancs Chardonnay˜NV G 92 Pale straw in colour before opening into delicate and detailed aromas of citrus peel and straw with some delicious fine nutty complexity. Creamy textured and finely balanced with fresh acidity well integrated with surprisingly complex flavours and lovely length. Finesse here impresses in a wine that will improve in bottle. Bravo. Drink now–2029 Penfolds Bin 128 Coonawarra Shiraz 2023 G 92 Medium deep crimson. Fragrant and pretty cassis, redcurrant, herb garden sage aromas with cedarwood, violet notes. Inky deep blackcurrant, cedar flavours and fine grippy/ brambly tannins. Finishes firm, minerally and tight with some black olive notes. Richly flavoured and vigorous. A classical claret style. Should develop well for the next ten years with the tannins softening with time. 14.5% alc. Drink now–2035
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