Greenock Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
G 91
Medium-deep crimson. Fresh mulberry, blackcurrant leafy aromas with hints of mocha. Juicy and vibrant with cassis/ mulberry espresso flavours and persistent al dente/ leafy textures. Drink now–2034 Hare’s Chase Endurance Grenache 2022 G 91 Medium-deep crimson. Intense plum cacao aromas with some herbgarden/ cola notes. Richly flavoured with dark and red plums, grainy/ light cedary tannins and savoury oak nuances. Builds firm with pronounced juicy acidity at the finish. Drink now–2030 Hare’s Chase Rosé Mataro 2024 G 91 Gleaming orange-pink. Herbs, cherries, spices, delicatessen meats, florals, orange rind and bergamot. Very much a Mediterranean style blend of rosé: 93% Mataro, and 7% Cinsaut. Bright acidity gives the wine a pleasing vibrancy and freshness. It concludes with a little grip. There is good length, fine balance and a clean, crisp finish. Drink now–2028. Hayes Family Wines Schulz Home Vineyard Semillon 2025 G 91 The Schulz Home Vineyard Is located in the Ebenezer sub-region of the Barossa Valley. The clone used here is the Madeira clone. The colour is a very pale lemon, while the nose gives us a range of aromas moving through apples, citrus, pears, gentle spice hints and a touch of grapefruit. This is a fresh, clean style with juicy acidity and decent length. Has balance and good intensity for the full length of the journey. It will improve over time, providing pleasure for at least the next 6–10 years, and surely deserve a higher score after a spell in the cellar. Drink now–2035 Henschke Johann’s Garden Grenache, Mataro 2023 G 91 Light to medium crimson. Attractive red plum, raspberry, roasted walnut aromas with hints of dark chocolate and herbs. Generously concentrated red plum, raspberry pastille, cola, roasted walnut, dark chocolate flavours, fine loose-knit chalky al dente textures, some mid-palate viscosity and persistent crisp acidity. A touch of heat at the finish. Drink now–soon. High Eden Estate Single Vineyard Riesling 2025 G 91 The marriage of minerals and florals is key here to the aromatics, with a decent feel for the balance of acidity and flavour in the palate. A successful expression of the vintage. Drink now–2035
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