Heirloom Vineyards King’s Garden Shiraz 2021
G 93
Barossa Shiraz will surely remain eternally popular thanks to wines like this. From a spectacular vintage for the region, this has it all – generous and approachable now, but a wine which continues to age majestically for many years. This is completely opaque, very dark red on the rim. The quality of the vintage is evident from the first sniff/sip. There is plenty of oak still here, still in the process of integration, but those with a modicum of patience will be well rewarded. That said, this is probably a wine which will be enjoyed more by those for whom oak is very much a plus. There are notes of chocolate, animal fur, liquorice, soy, axle grease, cold tea, cloves and blackberries. A seductive palate with a seamless structure, very fine tannins and impressive length. Enjoy this over the next 10–12 years. Drink now–2037 Henschke Johann’s Garden Grenache Mataro 2023 G 93 Medium-deep crimson. Fragrant red cherry, strawberry, rose garden. Supple and sweet fruited with strawberry red cherry, musky flavours, fine loose-knit chalky textures. Finishes bittersweet and minerally. Drink now–soon Henschke Peggy’s Hill Riesling 2025 G 93 Bushland florals, grassy, soursob-like tang, lovely even acidity and textural lines through the palate. Attractive style for all comers, while its intricacies will definitely entertain the more engaged. Drink now–2035 Hentley Farm The Stray Grenache, Shiraz 2023 G 93 Medium-deep crimson. Intense red and black berry fruits with some walnut chinotto notes. An early drinking style with plentiful redcurrant, red cherry, blackberry and loose-knit chalky textures. Travels across the palate with an increasing tannin profile. Bittersweet and chewy at the finish with an aniseed kick. A conversation wine. Drink now–2032 Hewitson Ned & Henry’s Shiraz 2023 G 93 Medium-deep crimson. Attractive blackberry, roasted walnut aromas with some peppery notes. Supple and velvety textured with ample blackberry, roasted walnut, touch ginger, peppery flavours and fine slinky tannins. Finishes chocolaty and long with juicy dark berry fruits and hint leafy notes. A versatile and classic Barossa style for early or medium-term drinking. Drink now–2033
South Australia Wine Guide 2026 | Barossa
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