Varney Wines Mencia 2024
G 91
Fruit is sourced from Oliver’s Taranga in Seaview. Whole bunch carbonic maceration 14 days on skins and into French barriques for five months. A wildly spiced wine with sumac, raspberries stewing in a pot, and cassis. There is boysenberry intensity, followed by graphite, potting soil and tree bark. The palate takes on a halo of acidity that surrounds the wine, almost a coolness to the fruit verging on blue now as well. A lovely way to experience Mencia, and be privy to its startling aromatics in a pleasantly easy drinking style. Drink now–2030 Wirra Wirra Woodhenge Shiraz 2022 G 91 Spicy regional Shiraz dressed in a generous oak cloak, plenty of new barrel and definitely some sweet American wood impact to be taken into account. While this dominates the nose, the palate sees the dark-berried Shiraz within rise somewhat, with solid extraction and firm tannins adding internal combustion. Built to a traditional style – and successful at that – this is big muscle Shiraz for those who
love it. Drink now–2032 Wirra Wirra Catapult Shiraz 2023
G 91
Labelled with “Certified Organic” credentials, this has a heap of attraction all over its front end – fleshy ripe plums, mocha powder, with a judicious edge of spice and bitters in the palate to contrast all the inherent berry flavour. Plenty of power for those who fancy a bit of extra torque. Drink now–2030 Woodstock Townsend Grenache 2024 G 91 A startling wine full of blackberries, thistle and kirsch. There is a filigree of methanol that plays well with the intensity of dark fruit. It’s almost sappy on the palate with lingering acidity and soft tannins. Medium weighted with some chew from the whole bunch selection. There is plenty of density and flavour here, which could be enjoyed by the Shiraz drinkers and still please the lighter brighter style crowd. Drink now–2028
Woodstock Brothers Blend Grenache, Shiraz, Mataro 2023
G 91
Bright raspberries and hints of wild strawberries are met with autumn leaf and terra cotta clay. Lilac and lavender are there too. Some red plum fleshes out the middle palate and some carob and cocoa dust come in at the side, making for a creamy finish. These new attractive labels are showing the friendly and vibrant drinking styles for every day. It’s meant for bbq and sangas, or even for drinking on its own, as is its ease. Drink now–2028
South Australia Wine Guide 2026 | McLaren Vale
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