Pepperjack Single Vineyard Series Shiraz 2022
G 94
Pepperjack is perhaps best known for their cracking value, delicious reds, so this is somewhat of a departure, but a most welcome one. From a single vineyard in the Greenock sub-region, there is a dollop of Cabernet included in this superb red. Very dark purple in colour, this is generous, plush and with saturated flavours and good extract. The nose exhibits notes of mocha, coffee beans, chocolate, dried herbs, blueberries, spices, cassis and black fruits. There is good length here and fine tannins with the emergence of aniseed and soy. Excellent focus and energy, this very attractive Shiraz will provide great drinking for the next six to 10 years and probably much longer. But opening a bottle soon won’t do anyone any harm. Drink now–2034 Peter Lehmann Wines Hill & Valley Riesling Riesling 2024 G 94 Plenty of attractive, up-front Riesling aromatics here, mostly in the lime spectrum with curd and custard suggestions included, which offer a lovely flavour profile with supportive acidity and citrus pith sitting in the background. A delicious wine that’s all about flavour and varietal friendliness. Good value, too. Drink now–2030 Pewsey Vale Vineyard Estate Riesling Riesling 2024 G 94 As with many Rieslings from the 2024 vintage, there’s a subtle approach to begin, delicate the word of the year, with a mix of citrus flesh and pith before a higher level of acidity grabs the palate with a tingling energy. Definitely a lively one. Drink now–2036 Pirathon Barossa Shiraz 2019 G 94 Now dubbed Silver Label, but still a great value, cracking and delicious Barossa red, from a range of sub-regions, that has been such a crowd-pleaser. Maturation is for a year-and-a-half in a combination of American, French and Hungarian oak, some of which is new. An opaque, near black hue, the nose exhibits notes of chocolate, cassis, black fruits, warm earth, dried herbs, axle grease (in the most positive way), espresso, a smoky note and blackberries. Real intensity on the palate follows with noticeable grip and concentration supported by fine, firm tannins and serious length. This will provide pleasure for a good 10 to 15 years. Drink now–2039 Poonawatta Eve Riesling Riesling 2024 G 94 Deeper floral fragrances with apple and lemon notes in the fruit suggestions, which all spill into the palate with good flavour and some exotic, almost tropical citrus and spice in the mix. An easier drinking Riesling with sensitively handled acidity, again almost with a spicy note in its lingering finish. Drink now–2030
South Australia 2024
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