Tim Smith Wines Bugalugs Shiraz 2023
G 93+
Medium-deep crimson. Blackberry, mocha, hint wax polish aromas. Smooth, almost silky in texture with complex blackberry, mocha, brambly flavours and well- integrated roasted walnut, waxy notes. Bittersweet at the finish with chinotto/ cola/ red liquorice notes. Drinks very well. Drink now–2034 Yalumba Paradox Shiraz 2022 G 93+ Deep crimson. Dark plum, blackberry, sugared walnut aromas. Sweet fruited, blackberry pastile, walnut/ grilled nut favours and fine chalky/ bittersweet textures. Lovely complexity and flow. Drink now–2032 Head Red Grenache, Shiraz, Mataro 2024 G 93 Grenache dominates this wine with contributions from both Shiraz and Mataro, the fruit coming from a range of vineyards across the Barossa. The aim would seem to be a wine full of flavour, which can be enjoyed a little earlier than some. The Grenache comes from vineyards between 60 and 80 years of age. A small percentage of whole bunches are included in the fermentation and large old oak is used for the maturation of the Grenache. The colour is a gleaming crimson/red. We have notes of warm earth, red cherries, violets and raspberries on the nose. There is impressive direction and energy here, with a line of fine acidity and fine silty tannins. Really good length, this will provide pleasure for at least the next 6–8 years. A very fine example of the style. Drink now–2033
Alkina Estate Grenache 2024
G 93
Medium crimson. Lifted strawberry camomile aromas with flinty peppery notes. Supple and fruity with ample strawberry red cherry fruits, loose-knit chalky textures and fresh quartz-like acidity. Finishes firm and tight with chinotto/ Campari notes. Drink now–soon. Arila Gardens Moppa GSM 2023 G 93 Medium-deep crimson. Intense chinotto, musky plum, hint peppery aromas and flavours with underlying roasted chesnut notes, fine chalky al dente textures and long juicy acidity. Builds up sinewy and minerally at the finish. Drink now–2030 Atze’s Corner Wines Eddies Old Vine Shiraz 2022 G 93 Deep crimson. Dark chocolate, blackberry, cedarwood liquorice aromas. Oak dominant wine with cedarwood, mocha, blackberry fruits and sinewy tannins. Claret-firm finish with a liquorice kick. A widely appealing traditional style with plenty of concentration and vigour. Drink now–2034
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