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 Jacob’s Creek Our Limited Release Barossa Valley Fiano 2024 G 91 Another Italian variety making a name for itself in Australian vineyards, it won’t be long before we think of wines like Fiano and Vermentino as mainstream. The colour here is a deep straw yellow. The wine is powerfully aromatic with notes of stone fruits, notably apricots, and nuts. Good concentration throughout, there is power on the palate. A slippery texture, there is good length here, along with the ripe flavours. Very attractive drinking. Drink now–2027 John Duval Wines Plexus Shiraz, Grenache, Mourvèdre 2023 G 91 Medium-deep crimson. Dark cherry, musky plum, peppery aromas with hint minerally/ saline notes. Inky and sinuous in structure with dark cherry pastille, dark plum, cassis flavours, chalky textures and underlying peppery notes. Finishes long and sweet with mineral notes. Drink now–2030 Juno Wines Grenache, Shiraz, Mataro 2024 G 91 The blend is 69.4% Grenache from the Kalleske and Lienart Vineyards, 24.5% Shiraz, also from the Lienert Vineyard, and there is also 6.1% Mataro from the Moppa sub- region. Maturation was in French oak hogsheads. The colour is a lovely light but vibrant crimson. The nose reveals notes of spices, cherries, strawberries, florals, a touch of warm earth and there is a slightly meaty note as well. Juicy acidity here in this wine of medium length which does fade a fraction early. That said, it still provides very attractive drinking and will do so over the next five years. Drink now–2030 Kalleske Wines Clarry’s GSM 2024 G 91 Medium-deep crimson. Lifted raspberry, dark cherry, soy, black pepper, touch graphite aromas. Glossy and polished wine with raspberry, dark berry fruits, garden herb and pepper savouriness. Chocolaty tannins and fresh acidity; finishes firm and tight. Drink 2027–2033
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