Pewsey Vale 1961 Block Riesling 2024
G 94
From the block planted back in 1961, the grapes were wild fermented and spent a little time on lees. This is a Riesling destined to age brilliantly. The vineyard sits around 500 metres above sea level. The colour is almost invisible, the merest shade of yellow. The nose reveals aromas weaving through lemon curd, florals, wet stones, grapefruit, talc and spices, all with a minerally support system. There is a line of fine acidity, with focus and impressive balance, finishing with good persistence. Put this away in the cellar for 10–12 years, or considerably longer, if you prefer. Drink now–2037 Pewsey Vale Estate Riesling 2025 G 94 Good aromatics, a little fennel-like edge to the nose, with ripe flavours and expression to follow. Has a pleasing and welcoming style. Drink now–2034 Poonawatta The Cuttings Shiraz 2021 G 94 Deep crimson. Fresh black cherry, cedar mocha aromas with ironstone notes. Lovely black cherry, blackberry, praline flavours, grippy firm tannins and underlying mocha notes. Minerally and crispy at the finish. Drink now–2040 Poonawatta Four Corners Shiraz 2022 G 94 Deep crimson. Developed mocha, espresso, blackberry jam aromas with marzipan notes. Well-concentrated mocha, espresso, blackberry, dark plum flavours, chocolaty. Touch grippy tannins and underlying mineral acidity. Finishes Claret-firm with
marzipan notes. Drink now–2035 Seabrook Wines The Founder Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
G 94
Deep crimson. Fragrant blackcurrant, herbgarden aromas with praline/ mocha notes. Inky and vigorous with plush cassis, dark chocolate flavours, attractive mid- palate volume and loose-knit grainy tannins. Some flinty earthy notes at the finish. Drink now–2038 Purple Hands Thomas Rise Shiraz 2022 G 94 A small but quality producer, though we’d expect nothing less with Craig Stansborough, who has made his name making stellar wines under the Grant Burge label for many years, at the wheel. This is dark maroon in colour. Quite a plush style, generous to a fault, with balance, good acidity, sleek tannins with a long and lingering finish. The nose gives us notes of cassis, soy, dark chocolate, cocoa powder, blackberries, liquorice and a hint of graphite. Fresh and delicious, this will provide cracking drinking for the next 8–10 years. Like it a lot. Drink now–2035
South Australia Wine Guide 2026 | Barossa
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