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Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz 2021
G 100
Medium-deep crimson. Expressive raspberry, blackberry, cassis, hint elderberry/ violet/ sage aromas with mocha, marzipan notes. Elegant yet powerful, dense but buoyant palate with ample blackberry pastille, blackcurrant, raspberry fruits, fine supple/ grainy tannins, lovely mid-palate volume/ richness and superbly balanced grilled almond, roasted chestnut notes. Finishes Claret-firm with a featherweight plume of bittersweet tannins. A beguiling and lasting landmark Hill of Grace vintage with wonderful definition, vinosity and torque. 14.5% alc Drink 2028–2048 Hentley Farm Clos Otto Shiraz 2022 G 100 Deep crimson. Dark cherry, blackberry pastille aromas with underlying mocha notes. Very pure and concentrated Shiraz with inky deep blackberry pastille, dark cherry fruits, supple/ smooth and velvety textures, superbly integrated marzipan, touch vanilla notes. Just a hint of bush garrigue at the finish. Liquorice notes appear at the final farewell. A great Barossa Shiraz of exceptional definition, density and resonance. Brilliant. Drink 2028–2045 Seppeltsfield 100-Year-Old Para Vintage Tawny 1925 G 100 Deep colour. Intense lifted ground coffee, praline, panforte aromas with smoky, liquorice, aniseed, clove notes. Generously concentrated, dense and richly flavoured with fresh espresso, dark chocolate, orange rind, sandalwood clove notes, fine supple textures, superb mid-palate volume/ viscosity and a persistent pure aniseed cut. Finishes smoky and long with apricot, panforte notes. A wonderful expression of Australian wine history and ambition. A living curio to share. Drink now–keep Torbreck Vintners RunRig Shiraz, Viognier 2022 G 100 Deep crimson. Intense dark plum, blackberry, liquorice, mocha/ espresso aromas with lifted star anise notes. Saturated dark plum, blackberry, apricot fruits, superb ultra-fine tannins and underlying roasted coffee/ espresso mocha notes. Finishes gravelly and long with persistent dark berry fruits/ cedar nuances. Exceptional balance and complexity. Should develop brilliantly well. Drink 2028–2046 Henschke Mount Edelstone Shiraz 2021 G 99 Medium-deep crimson. Lovely intense raspberry, blackberry pastille, hint mocha aromas with herbgarden/ sage notes. Pure and inky-textured with superb raspberry pastille, blackberry fruits, persistent fine slinky/ brambly textures and underlying grilled nut, vanilla notes. Al dente firm at the finish with persistent sweet fruit notes and a kick of aniseed. This is a gorgeous reference Eden Valley Shiraz with superb fruit definition, energy and flow. 14.5% alc Drink 2027–2040
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