James Kalleske Centenarian Vine Grenache 2024
G 93
From a vineyard planted in 1925, this is a family affair, with James’s father tending to these vines over many years. Hence the name ‘Dad’s Block’. The wine sees around 10% whole bunches in the fermentation and there is an extended maceration for more than seven weeks. Maturation is in a mix of one third earthen vessels, one third new French oak and one third older French oak for nine months. The wine is bottled without fining or filtration and is under natural cork. Ruby/garnet hue, the nose opens with some spicy, stalky, briary notes, reflecting the use of some whole bunches. We have aromas of red fruits, kirsch, dried herbs, cherries and cranberries. Supple and sleek, leading to very fine powdery tannins on the finish with a line of juicy acidity, the wine is of medium length and will drink well for at least the next 6–8 years. Drink now–2033 James Kalleske Centenarian Vine Shiraz 2024 G 93 The grapes here come from the Schiller’s Block which was planted by Bernhard Schiller back in 1925. Under natural cork, the wine sees 10% whole bunches, and maturation, in the same vessels and percentages as for the Grenache, is for nine months. Garnet/magenta in colour, the nose is quite earthy and we have some early complexity evident. There are notes of chocolate, leather, black cherries, aniseed, dried herbs, and cold tea. Quite a savoury style. We do see some mushroomy notes emerging down the track. There is good acidity, excellent length and fine tannins. A hint of sour cherry is evident right at the finish. For enjoying over the next eight years. Drink now–2033 John Duval Wines Compono Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 G 93 This is the second release of this wine. This time, the fruit was sourced from the Hutton Vale Farm Vineyard in Eden Valley and blended with 35% Cab from Moppa. Maturation was in barrels, French oak hogsheads, with 20% of them new, for 15 months. 450 dozen made. A plum/magenta hue, the wine exhibits notes of plums, warm earth, aniseed, coffee grinds, chocolate, tobacco leaves and animal skins. Good complexity is already emerging. This is ripe, soft, approachable and generous, with a long and persistent finish. Soft, furry tannins and a seductive texture complete the picture. Enjoy over the next 8–10 years. Drink now–2035 John Duval Wines Entity Shiraz 2023 G 93 Medium-deep crimson. Dark chocolate, dark plum, hint peppermint aromas. Richly flavoured with dark berry, dark chocolate, touch black olive flavorus and fresh sinewy/ graphite tannins. Builds up Claret-firm at the finish. Drink now–2032
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