Poonawatta The Eden Reserve Riesling 2024
G 92
Clear colour. Aromatic baked lemon, verbena, hints of musk and developing oil skin. Plentiful lemon curd, brown lime, camomile and touch beeswax. Expressive with appealing mid-weight palate, good complexity and al dente finish. Drink 2027–2039
Poonawatta Four Corners Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
G 92
Deep crimson. Sweet blackcurrant, chinotto, tobacco leaf, sage aromas. Inky and sweet-fruited with attractive cherry/ cassis, chinotto flavours, grainy textures and some mocha/ bittersweet notes. Distinctly Cabernet in character. Drink now–2035 Precious Little Nero d’Avola 2024 G 92 From a vineyard located in what many consider to be the very heart of the Barossa valley, the Marananga sub-region, the wine saw an extended maceration on skins for 10 months. It then spent further time in French oak. The variety may be a long way from its Sicilian home, but it has taken to Australian conditions in the most impressive way. Maroon/magenta in colour, we have notes of red fruits, warm earth, herbs, blackberries, bay leaves, mulberries and chocolate. There is power and focus here with good concentration. A wine of medium weight and mid length, fresh acidity adds to the energy. Six years. Drink now–2031 Purple Hands Planta Circa Ancestor Vine Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 G 92 Deep crimson. Intense blackcurrant, bush garrigue, minty aromas with some praline notes. Fresh blackcurrant dark chocolate liquorice flavours, pronounced sturdy tannins and fresh linear acidity. Grippy firm with graphite notes. Drink now–2034 Rolf Binder Riesling 2025 G 92 All the right notes in their place, a touch of anise as well. The palate is steady as you go; again, all present and correct, with just the right amount of extra. Drink now–2034 Schild Estate Angus Brae Shiraz 2023 G 92 Medium-deep crimson. Flinty dark berry dark chocolate aromas with herbal notes. Sweet fruited palate with smooth dark berry fruits, dark chocolate notes and persistent velvety tannins. Builds up firm and tight with juicy fruit notes. Drink now–2032
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