Murray Street Artisan GSM 2022
G 91
A blend of 76% Grenache (an increase on the last vintage), 17% Mataro and 7% Shiraz, the grenache was planted as far back 1948. A percentage of each variety included whole bunches or whole berries (the Shiraz) and maturation was in a combination of a conical concrete tank and oak of varying formats. A garnet/red, the nose offers notes of red fruits, florals, spices, plums and raspberries, with an appealing earthiness. The wine is of medium length with a fine line of acidity and sleek tannins. This attractively flavoured wine of medium weight will drink well over the next 5–6 years, longer if you like. A good example of the blend. Drink now–2031 Orlando Cellar 13 Barossa Valley Grenache 2024 G 91 A vibrant crimson hue, the nose is a little earthy with notes of tobacco leaves, spices, red cherries and red apples. There is a pleasing sour cherry note on the finish. This is a gentle, fresh style, good flavours throughout, with decent length and sleek tannins. Drink now–2031 Peter Lehmann Wines Portrait Riesling 2025 G 91 Mid-range tier in the PL range, with proper Riesling character, comfortable in the palate without overly harsh acidity, and a reasonable pithy texture and finish. A
good, everyday style. Drink now–2030 Purple Hands After Five Wine Co Aglianico 2023
G 91
Medium-deep crimson. Herbal chinotto redcurrant aromas. Grippy textured with vibrant sweet red cherry redcurrant fruits and slinky dry tannins. Builds up crispy and juicy at the finish. Drink now–2030 Schild Estate Old Vines Chardonnay 2025 G 91 A similar style to the standard, though it exhibits a little more elegance and some good intensity. A gentle lemon/straw hue, there is a touch of finesse here, which works very well. The flavours revolve around notes of stone fruits and melon and the finish is all crunchy apples. There is good length here, with some gentle persistence. Fresh and most pleasant now, it will continue to drink well over the next 2–3 years. Drink now–2028 Seppeltsfield Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz 2023 G 91 Deep colour. Restrained blackcurrant, graphite aromas with herbgarden notes. Sinewy palate with fresh cassis herb dark chocolate flavours, grippy firm tannins and underlying dusty notes. Will gather richness with age, but very tight and unevolved. Drink now–2036
South Australian Wine Guide 2026 | Barossa
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