Seppeltsfield Grenache 2024
G 94
Always a pleasure to see a couple of different vintages of the same wine together and here we have this recent cracking Grenache with its predecessor, the 2023. As much as we enjoyed the 2023, we absolutely love this latest release. It is just more of everything. The colour is a vibrant crimson with the nose offering such gorgeous aromas, with plums, floral fragrances and chocolate. We also have cranberries and cherries, with delicatessen meats. There is such a seductive texture and the palate sees the flavours move more to the chocolate cherry and raspberry notes end of the spectrum. Fine balance, bright acidity, medium weight and very good length, the wine lingers with silky tannins in support. Utterly delicious and should remain so for at least the next four to six years. Drink now–2030 Seppeltsfield Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2022 G 94 Deep crimson. Attractive musky plum, black cherry, hint oyster shell aromas. Inky textured and smooth wine with supple black cherry musky plum, aniseed flavours, fine loose-knit slinky tannins and well-balanced roasted walnut/savoury notes. Bittersweet, tangy and lacy textured at the finish with liquorice nuances. Drinking very well now–2028 14.3% alc Sieger Estate ERBE E3 Shiraz 2021 G 94 We are told that ‘ERBE’ means heritage and the team see this wine as reflecting the heritage of their vineyards. Jo Irvine is the winemaker. Under cork, just 14,800 bottles made. A vibrant maroon colour, the nose exhibits well-handled oak, as well as some spicy notes of cassis, chocolate, soy, blackberries, florals and liquorice. It is seamless and seductive, neatly balanced with good acidity, silky tannins and impressive length. This will offer pleasure for the next 12 to 15 years. Drink now–2039 Sieger Estate Block 178 Barossa GSM 2021 G 94 There is limited production of this delicious Barossa GSM. The wine has a deep red colour. It is plush, silky, opulent and generous – what is not to like about that! The flavours weave through chocolate, coffee beans, dry herbs, cassis and blackberries. The supple texture and seamless structure provide a solid base for a really likeable red blend and we see more chocolate emerging on the palate. A wine with impressive length, this will drink beautifully for at least the next 10 to 12 years. Drink now–2036 Sieger Estate Frederick BLK 3 Shiraz Grenache 2021 G 94 For me, of all the wines from their latest release, this is the one that most excited me. Limited in production (it says ‘100’, but I’ve no idea if that is 100 bottles, cases or swimming pools), the colour here is an inky black maroon. Plushness and generosity is the hallmark of this Shiraz Grenache blend. There are notes of dried herbs, bay leaves, blackberries, mocha and coffee beans. There is a supple texture with vibrant acidity that is juicy and seductive with very good length, there really is much to like. Enjoy over the next 10 to 12 years or more. Drink now–2036
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