Levrier Wines by Jo Irvine Merlot 2019
G 91
Deep crimson. Attractive red plum cassis aromas with marzipan notes. Richly flavoured wine with lovely red plum, cassis flavours and classical grainy tannins. An early drinking style. Drink now–soon
MF Wines Syrah 2023
G 91
The technique of semi-carbonic maceration has been used here, with eight months maturation in a combination of eight-month-old French oak hogsheads and puncheons. Just 1,910 bottles produced. A vibrant purple hue, this is a most aromatic effort, and unsurprisingly, it is cherries to the fore – black cherries, especially. In addition, there are notes of blackcurrants, cassis and liquorice. The texture has an appealing plushness, the acidity juicy, and the tannins sleek. There is attractive length here. A wine for enjoying over the next year or two. Drink now–2027 Millon Wines Reserve Shiraz 2021 G 91 Medium-deep crimson. Developed dried plum, hint carob aromas and flavours with raspberry liquorice notes. Well concentrated and velvety with smooth dark and red berry fruits and fine chocolaty tannins. Some herbal chinotto notes at the finish. Drink now–soon Monteperle Grenache, Mataro 2024 G 91 From the Lyndoch sub-region of the Barossa Valley, and an excellent vintage there, this wine has a crimson magenta hue. Attractive fragrances are evident, with strawberries, cranberries, dry herbs, florals and a sweet core of raspberries. The wine is of a medium length with soft tannins and an appealing ripeness. It will drink very well over the next 3–5 years, longer if you require. Drink now–2030 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
South Australia Wine Guide 2026 | Barossa
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