Our Fathers Smart Vineyard Grenache 2024
G 96
All profits from the sales of Our Fathers goes to charity. This is sourced from old vines planted in Clarendon’s Smart Vineyard, with 20% whole bunch inclusion. Rose-scented sprays, Gala apple and strongly steeped rooibos tea. There is bitter wort, Bing cherries and dried maple leaf. An arch of tart raspberries and some silty tannins. This is altogether unique, and demonstrates why the iconic site speaks loudly. Extreme value here. Drink now–2033 Richard Hamilton Centurion Old Vine Shiraz 2021 Planted in 1892. These surviving vines have likely seen more than you are I ever will. There is a labyrinth of aromas that starts with bilberry and pepperberries, Bing cherries, and plum. Spices of cassava root, cola, and Ancho chiles. Some upturned ancient earth and far-off campfire coals. It’s supple with lingering but graceful lines of acidity and tannins so well worked into the body of the wine, they appear satin- like. A middle palate of melted chocolate creaminess. Flavours continue to unfold long moments after you've put the glass down. It's undeniable sexy, and its story should be heard and revered. Drink now–2035 Two Hands Dave’s Block Shiraz 2022 G 96 Dave’s block is an elevated site on Blewitt Springs, white sand over clay base. Some vines can lay claim to being over 110 years of age. This exemplifies the union of fruit and spice. Beginning with top of the tree mulberries, black cherries and moving into star anise, white pepper and dried fennel seed. Some flecks of purple olive, rosemary stems and grey silt. The palate is silky soft, tannins so fine they dance like dust motes on the palate. There are dots of red fruit, showing just how youthful this still is. A stunning wine that will age beautifully, with its minute detail making for one complex and tantalizing drink. Drink now–2035 Yangarra Estate Old Vine Grenache 2024 G 96 Fruit is sourced from un-irrigated bush vines that were planted in 1946. 50% crushed and 50% whole berries intact. Maturation in seasoned Austrian and French oak foudre and puncheons, egg and amphora. Black and crimson berries lead the charge with poppyseed, acai and pizza olives. Holy basil, granite and raspberry straps weave throughout. Fruit brightness is magnified on the palate, with an emphasis on mulberries and some powdery dry tannins that give way to forestry and woody herbs. There is an exultancy about this wine; you cannot deny its precision. A wonderful site expression and depiction of the slightly warmer conditions whilst keeping focus and drive at its centre. It’s jubilant and should be enjoyed with something like veal scallopini. Drink now–2035 G 96
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