Gatt Old Vines Shiraz 2023
G 94
From a single vineyard planted with old vines, the wine spent a year and a half maturing in new French oak. 235 dozen made. A thoroughly enjoyable and exciting old vine Barossa Shiraz. This is a purple maroon, dark crimson red colour. Oak integration is still in progress, but it is clear that this is a wine combining quality oak and quality fruit. The nose reveals notes of black fruits, truffles, mocha, coffee beans and cocoa powder. Ideally, leave it for two or three years and then drink it over the next 10–15. A wine of balance, length and fine tannins, this is seamless and supple. A cracker. Drink now–2040 Gatt Riesling 2025 G 94 From a single vineyard, just 550 dozen made of this really excellent Eden Valley Riesling. It is also yet more rather compelling evidence, which continues to build, that this will be an excellent vintage for the region. A near transparent lemon hue, it is beautifully aromatic with notes of citrus, spices, lemons, river stones, grapefruit and kaffir limes. There is a soft texture with a fine line of acidity. Quite a juicy style, there is good balance and excellent length. This will easily provide pleasure for the next 10–12 years. Drink now–2037 Gibson Wines Burkes Hill Single Site Shiraz 2020 G 94 Deep crimson. Black cherry pastille, touch marzipan, vanilla aromas. Fresh blackberry, black cherry, fruits, firm chocolaty textures and pronounced espresso marzipan notes. Builds up grippy and tight. Looks much younger than its vintage. Drink now–2035 Gibson Wines Australian Old Vine Collection Eden Valley Shiraz 2019 G 94 Deep crimson. Attractive dark cherry, coffee, demi-glace, tobacco leaf aromas with hints of sandalwood. Concentrated dark cherry/ demi-glace, mocha/ espresso flavours, and plentiful chocolaty textures. Very good mid-palate complexity and generosity. Finishes bittersweet and long. Drink now–2032 Gibson Smokey Oak Shiraz 2021 G 94 An interesting wine, a limited edition of just 500 cases, it has been crafted in association with the Adelaide Weber Grill Academy to complement a range of barbecue dishes. The fruit comes from the northern Barossa. The final wine is a barrel selection of those barrels which were deemed to particularly suit the final aim. The colour is a vibrant deep maroon. The wine is from the superb 2021 vintage, which is to its advantage. The nose offers notes of florals, blackberries, cocoa powder, a touch of truffles, charcuterie and chocolate with graphite and black fruits running throughout. It is still tight, even a little closed, but there is a subtle, seductive texture, fine line of acidity, very good length and silky tannins. Love it. I can see no possible reason for restricting this to barbecues only, although it will undoubtedly work brilliantly if you do. 10–15 years. Drink now–2040
South Australian Wine Guide 2026 | Barossa
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