Lambert Estate A Thousand Words Chardonnay 2024
G 90
Pale lemon. Exotic tropical perfume, banana, ripe stone fruit, custard, touch candied pineapple. Creamy and supple, ample stone fruit, custard, marzipan, hint butterscotch. Bittersweet with a nice touch of grip to a spice-ladden finish. Drink now–2029 Lambert Estate Tempt Me Tempranillo 2024 G 90 Medium-deep crimson. Minty red cherry aromas and flavours with some chocolaty/ cedar notes. Juicy and compact on the palate with firm tannin structure and indelible crisp acidity. Drink now–2030 Millon Wines Estate Riesling 2023 G 90 Pale colour. Fragrant lemon, grapefruit, hint of tonic water and orange blossom. Upfront acidity, pure lemon, grapefruit pith and a zestiness on the palate. Talcy finish made for early drinking. Drink now–2027
Murray Street Greenock Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
G 90
Another fine wine from the superb 2021 vintage. Under Diam, this hails from the Greenock subregion in the Barossa Valley. The cabernet was joined by 7% cabernet franc and 3% petit verdot. Maturation was in French oak for 14 months, 43% of it new. The mix was approximately one third foudre and two thirds barriques. Deep red in hue, this is quite earthy in style. We have notes of animal skins, mushrooms, red fruits, cigar boxes, root vegetables and liquorice. Savoury all round, the wine is of medium length and offers plenty of grip. For drinking over the next 6–8 years. Drink now–2033
Otherness Fratres Cabernet Franc 2023
G 90
A deep red hue with a garnet rim, there are fragrant aromas of spices, cherries, bay leaves, a touch of leaf litter and dried herbs. Red-fruited and slightly herbal, a touch more elegant than many of the region’s reds. A mid-weight style, of medium length, this is quite juicy in style with a fine line of acidity running the length. Best enjoyed over the next few years. Drink now–2030 Paulmara Estates Georgiadis Estate Sangiovese 2025 G 90 From the same plot of sangiovese in the Marananga sub-region as is used for the Rosé, the colour here is a pale garnet. Soft ripe strawberries, dried herbs, cherries, roast meat, tomato bush and florals dominate the nose. This is a lighter style with bright acidity. It is fresh and energetic with medium length, which does linger, finishing with very fine tannins. For drinking over the next 2–3 years. Drink now– 2028
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