Murray Street Greenock Grenache 2021
G 92
Grenache from the Greenock subregion in the Barossa, this comes from blocks planted in 1948 and 1970. It was given nine months’ maturation in a mix of concrete tanks, Italian concrete and terracotta amphora and old French oak puncheons. 2021 is, of course, fast becoming a legendary vintage. Fermentation saw the inclusion of 20% whole bunches. Under Diam. Crimson/blood red in colour, the nose reveals notes of raspberries, spices, red cherries, hints of tomato bush, aniseed and herbs. Good acidity, this is a wine that is medium length, seductive in style, with a lingering finish and sleek tannins. Enjoy over the next eight years. Drink now–2033 Murray Street Artisan Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 G 92 Strongly Cabernet Sauvignon dominant (89%) with 6% Cabernet Franc, 2% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot and 1% Malbec, the fruit hails from Greenock (92%) and Gomersal (8%). Maturation is in 100% French oak, with 25% in 45-hl conical casks and the remainder in hogsheads and barriques, with 18% of the barriques new. 2,000 dozen. A very dark magenta colour here, the wine is tightly structured, with balance and direction. The nose gives us notes of florals, violets, cigar boxes, blackberries, soy, coffee grinds and tobacco leaves. There is coiled underlying power here, with balance and intensity. A wine of decent length and good energy, it finishes with firm tannins. Intensity is maintained throughout. Enjoy over the next 10–15 years. Drink now–2040
Murray Street Artisan Cabernet Shiraz 2022
G 92
The blend is 58% Cabernet and 42% Shiraz from the estate’s Greenock Estate Vineyard. For this version of the great Aussie red blend, maturation was in a mix of hogsheads and barriques, some new, as well as new puncheons. 1,000 dozen. Dark magenta, there are notes of chocolate, blackberries, delicatessen meats, cocoa powder, tobacco leaves, dried herbs, aniseed and plums on the nose. There is a supple texture here, with balance and energy, attractive length and fine-grained tannins. This will provide pleasure over the next decade and more, during which time we can expect complexity to grow. A lot of potential here. Most enjoyable. Drink now–2035 Otherness Harmonica Aglianico, Montepulciano 2022 G 92 Under Diam, this blend of Italian favourites (61% Aglianico, 39% Montepulciano) is made by Craig Stansborough, better known as the chief winemaker at Grant Burge. Very much in the savoury mould, this is an attractive deep crimson. The nose reveals notes of spices, dried herbs, bay leaves, red fruits, liquorice, florals and warm earth. There is a lovely touch of sour cherry on the finish. There is good length and abundant tannins. A well-crafted wine of great interest. Drink now–2031.
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