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Yangarra High Sands Grenache 2023
G 98
The High Sands block is the highest section of the 1946 bush vine plantings. Destemmed and 50% whole berries restained. Fermented in Clayver ceramic eggs and 1 stainless steel fermenter for 30 days. Matured on lees in seasoned Austrian puncheons and ceramic as well. Plucked blueberries, wild raspberries, and pomegranate seeds. Crushed poppy seed, rambutan, and ruby grapefruit oil. There is a sandy, clay-like mineral tone with Banksia and stripped paperbark. The wine swirls and dances on the palate like a Flamenco skirt, delivering all the promises in the aromas to every inch of your palate. The malleable tension between succulent acidity and fine powdery tannins is where the wine sings. This is upbeat and gleeful sipping from first till the last drop, you’ll notice because you’ll be devastated when it’s finished. Worthy of its reputation and asking price for this is a spectacular Grenache. This wine will go places in your cellar. Try some slices of Iberico pork and savour life. Drink now–2037 Angove Brightlands Shiraz 2021 G 97 A single barrel selection from two esteemed sites: the Angels Rise Vineyard and Warboys Vineyard. This marks the beginnings of the Angove story and is only produced in exceptional years. Strap yourself in because you are in for one hell of a wild ride – from the get go, you are met with damson plums, fresh rhubarb and Chinese jujube fruit. A breeze of red rose petals wafts in and out. There is a wealth of spice and savoury elements scattered throughout the drinking experience. Dried speck, porcini mushroom and cumin powder. Acidity accelerates the red fruit intensity, and tannins are a plume of silt. Sumac and paprika take hold. This wine shows its pedigree both in site and handling, for its elegance and detail are astounding. It doesn’t miss a beat for the way it takes you on a ride of exotic fruit, spice and earth whilst gliding across your palate and staying for long moments. Oak is extremely well handled, sitting in wait whilst the red-berried and fractured earth speak loudest. Truly impressive and great value at its price. Drink now–2035
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