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 Hoffman Church Block Grenache 2020
G 91
Only 100 dozen made of this attractive Grenache from the Ebenezer sub-region of the Barossa Valley. The wine spent three and a half years in older French oak for maturation. The alcohol is approaching 16%, but you really would never know it. Their first solo Grenache since 2013. A crimson/garnet hue, the nose reveals notes of spices, redcurrants, herbs, mushrooms, warm earth, beef stock, charcuterie and cherries. Even a flick of milk chocolate. Lots to like here. There is a touch of vanillin oak, but it is almost invisible. The wine has medium length and finishes with sleek tannins. Should provide pleasure over the next 4–6 years, but it would not hurt to squirrel a case away for considerably longer. Drink now–2031
South Australia Wine Guide 2026 | Barossa
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