Teusner Albert Shiraz 2022
G 95
Deep crimson. Intense blackberry dark chocolate aromas with marzipan/ roasted chestnut notes. Elemental and concentrated with deep-set pure blackberry fruits, velvety textures and well-balanced but noticeable marzipan, roasted chestnut new oak notes. Finishes chocolaty and long. The oak will fold into the wine with a few more years of bottle age. Worth the wait, I would think. Drink 2027–2040 Two Hands Coach House Block Single Vineyard Shiraz 2022 G 95 Deep crimson. Dark chocolate, panforte, dark plum aromas with brambly notes. Ample choco-berry fruits, dense chocolaty/ velvety tannins and well-integrated roasted walnut, roasted chestnut, mocha notes. Chocolaty firm at the finish. A plush almost decadent Barossa Shiraz with the tannin vigour and acidity giving energy
and flow. Drink now–2040 Two Hands Gnarly Dudes Shiraz 2022
G 95
Deep crimson. Expressive chinotto, dark cherry espresso aromas with hints of chocolate. Inky deep and vigorous with fresh dark cherry pastille, chinotto flavours, fine chalky firm tannins and well-integrated acidity. Finishes Claret-firm with persistent juicy dark berry fruits. Where less is more. Drink now–keep for a while Thorn-Clarke William Randell Shiraz 2019 G 95 This cracking Barossa Shiraz was named in honour of a family ancestor, Captain William Richard Randell. Always good to see wines which have enjoyed some time in the cellar before release, especially when it is from such an excellent vintage as 2019. Maturation was in American oak, 40% of which was new, for around a year and a half. The final wine is a barrel selection. Under cork. Dark maroon hue, there is some maturity as one would expect, along with a little oak still evident. There are notes of chocolate, liquorice, plums, cassis, axle grease (in the most positive way), coffee grinds and blackberries. The structure gives us a wine which is seamless, finely balanced and very long. There is an enticing palate and intensity is maintained for the full journey. This will continue to drink beautifully for the next 10–15 years.
Love it. Drink now–2040 Tomfoolery Cut ‘n’ Run Riesling 2025
G 95
Elegant, subtle aromas, floral, bushland, and a properly delicious palate where flavour and texture are symbiotic, the weight in lovely shape and even lines across the whole wine. Much to love here. Drink now–2036
South Australian Wine Guide 2026 | Barossa
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