Bethany First Village Shiraz 2023
G 93
Sourced from a range of the estate’s vineyards, the usual MO here is maturation in a mix of American and French oak with a small contribution of it being new. The colour is a cherry red/purple. We have notes of raspberries, cherries, plums, spices, kirsch, blackcurrants and bay leaves. A lovely creamy texture and serious persistence with fine balance and powdery tannins. This really is very long and offers terrific drinking any time over the next 10–15 years. Drink now–2040 Biscay Road Riesling 2025 G 93 An attractively packaged and obviously very youthful Riesling. Early signs are that 2025 is another very fine vintage for the region, a very early and dry one, and we see that here. The vineyard providing the fruit for this thoroughly enjoyable Riesling was planted back in 1981. Lemon/straw in colour, this is seriously aromatic, with the aromas flooding forth from the glass – delightfully limey notes. There are also hints of florals and lemon blossoms and a lovely freshly baked lemon pie character. Forward, expressive, clean, fresh and intense, there is a minerally backing. The wine is well balanced and offers good length. A delicious wine for enjoying over the next 6–8 years. Drink now–2033 Bosward Wines Barbera 2023 G 93 Medium-deep crimson. Lifted raspberry redcurrant peppery aromas. Fruity and spicy with fresh raspberry, redcurrant fruits, chalky tannins and fresh juicy acidity. An early drink style with plenty of character and flow. Drink now–2030 Bosward Wines Shiraz 2023 G 93 An impressive and appealingly plush Barossa Shiraz with everything in place for further glory down the track. The colour is a vibrant purple. The nose gives us notes of dried herbs, chocolate, blackberries, hints of root vegetables, plums and mocha. There is good intensity here and it continues for the full distance, never wavering. The palate sees very dark chocolate, blackcurrants, liquorice and graphite notes emerging. A soft texture, the wine has excellent balance, fine tannins and serious length. There is lots to like here with a wine that will surely improve in the coming years and excite even more. Drink now–2037 Burge Family Winemakers Riesling 2025 G 93 A most enjoyable Riesling from the Eden Valley, more specifically the Lyndoch sub- region, from what is giving every indication of being another excellent vintage. Terrific value. Pale lemon in colour, this is a most aromatic style with pungent lemony notes, lavender, talc, grapefruit and citrus blossoms. The wine has focus, balance, a lingering finish with a gentle fade, all supported by zesty acidity, and will provide attractive drinking over the next 6–8 years. Drink now–2033
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