Vickery Polish Hill Riesling 2024
G 95
This, I believe, is winemaker Keeda Zilm’s first Polish Hill River Riesling under the Vickery label, and it’s a ripper of a wine. It’s stylish, spice-laden and super dry with that bright, slatey mineral character we so associate with Polish Hill River, a premier sub-region for Riesling in the Clare Valley. The fruit hails from Pauletts, so say no more. Lemon curd, citrus, five spice, nutmeg and apple set the aroma alight. Spice runs deep and goes long on the palate accompanied by apple, citrus, a splash of musk florals and orange peel and just the lightest sense of savouriness. Minerally, saline acidity prevails, setting its sights – and the wine – on a long road ahead. What
a complex wonder of a wine. Drink now–2036 Wines by KT Peglidis Vineyard Watervale Riesling 2025
G 95
Desert dry and clean with a pure line of citrus that just goes on and on. Brings new meaning to the wine term ‘line and length,’ with a seamless progression from scent to palate in citrus tones, alight with spring flowers, tart green apple, quince and nashi pear. Feel the tension and grip, just a little, as the wine works its way across the palate. Superb. Drink now–2035 Wines by KT Tinta Tempranillo, Graciano, Garnacha 2023 G 95 Tinta shows a freewheeling, lively Spanish attitude full of energy and red-fruited generosity. A blend of tempranillo, graciano and garnacha (aka grenache), it lights up the bouquet in red cherries, wild strawberry, crushed herbs, dried leaves, anise and rose aromatics. Offers a mouthful of cherries, cassis, plum, red liquorice, earth and spice – really expressive and bright – with astringent, earthy tannins driving the palate. So vibrant, so delicious. Drink now–2032 Wines by KT Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 G 95 A statuesque, striking Cabernet Sauvignon from Kerri Thompson that comes deeply layered and classic in proportion. Dark fruits, cassis, fragrant sweet oak, Aussie bush, earth and peppery spice aromas. Impressive ripeness on the palate and so, too, hints of black pepper, liquorice and spice that lift aromatically. Fills the mouth with flavour, elegantly trimmed in fine but firm tannins. Still has a long way to go. Drink now–2035 Artwine Wicked Stepmother Fiano 2025 G 94 One serious, and seriously good, Fiano that seeks out the complex side of the southern Italian grape variety. Savoury pear skin, preserved lemon and citrus aromas with grapefruit peel. Delivers a juicy, phenolic texture with a bitter almond intensity and citrus and pear. Finishes chalky dry. Drink now–2030
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