Z Wine Z Wine SAUL Riesling Riesling 2024
Bethany Wines LE Shiraz 2020
G 93
G 92
Deep crimson. Intense blackberry panforte aromas with crème brûlée, sandalwood notes. Plushly concentrated wine with abundant dark berry fruits, plentiful panforte, chocolaty notes, dense chalky tannins and underlying sandalwood/cedar (oak) nuances. Drinking well now with a touch of bottle age development. 14.5% alc Drink now–2028 Bethany First Village Shiraz 2022 G 92 Terrific value Barossa Shiraz, this is a very dark maroon hue. The aromas swirl around cloves, really dark chocolate, bay leaves, leather, dried herbs and blackcurrants, but it is the coffee beans which are to the fore. There is a flicker of oak still evident and there is quite a pleasing savoury note to this. A seductive and supple texture with fine, sleek tannins and a hint of bitterness on the finish, which works well. A wine of medium length which will offer pleasure for five to eight years. Drink now–2032 Biscay Road Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon 202 G 92 2 Another wine representing excellent value, this is Barossa Cabernet from a brilliant vintage. An opaque magenta hue, there are notes of tobacco leaves, chocolate biscuits, cocoa powder, blackberries, coffee grinds and black cherries. Rich and ripe with silky tannins, this is of medium length with a juicy palate. Will drink beautifully for the next six to 10 years. Drink now–2034 Camino Grenache Rosé 2023 G 92 Love the label here. A slick, modern Rosé with a pair of dirty old boots, a reminder to those enjoying the final result at their favourite bistro that a lot of hard work goes into these wines. Made from Barossa Grenache, from vines dating back to 1912, with wild fermentation and half a year resting on lees, there really is much to like here. The colour is a burnt orange/fading sunset, while the aromas weave through orange blossoms, strawberries, cherries, spices, herbs, citrus and florals. A supple texture but the wine maintains its intensity for the full journey. Balanced, clean, fresh and of full length with juicy flavours, this will provide pleasure for at least the next three to five years. An impressive Rosé. Drink now–2029
All the aromatics expected from the regional/varietal pairing, cut citrus to the fore, flowing into the palate with an exotic ripeness also adding further attraction with a bathroom powder note as well. Neatly balanced acidity allows for a very approachable and elegant expression. Drink now–2032 Arila Gardens Sand Garden Grenache 2022 G 92 Medium-deep crimson. Lifted plum, dark cherry, dark chocolate minty aromas. Supple and well rounded wine with plum, parma violet, choco-mint flavours, fine slinky textures and long fresh acidity. Bittersweet finish. 14.5% alc Drink now–keep for a while Arila Gardens Moppa Grenache 2023 G 92 From the Moppa sub-region in the Barossa, this is a terrific value Barossa Grenache. The colour here is a crimson/mauve. The nose gives us notes of strawberries and raspberries, spices and bay leaves, cranberries and dried herbs. A wine of medium length, well crafted, with bright acidity and fine tannins. This is quite delicious and should continue to provide pleasure for the next six to eight years. Drink now–2032 Arila Gardens Moppa Saperavi 2023 G 92 From the Moppa sub-region in the Barossa Valley, another variety, originally from Georgia, which is quickly gaining traction here, one which is also well suited to our climate. Intense purple hue, the colour is simply saturated. This is big and bold and rather beautiful. The nose exhibits mulberries, root vegetable notes, plums, spices, cassis, a flick of oak and blueberries. Explosive flavours here, structurally, this is taut and concentrated with real power and generosity. There is serious extract, firm tannins and impressive length. Six to eight years of pleasure ahead. Drink now–2032 Barossa Boy Little Tacker GSM 2019 G 92 Medium-deep crimson. Intense plum, raspberry pastille aromas with some roasted walnut, hint marzipan notes. Well concentrated and fruit-sweet wine with ample raspberry pastille, strawberry, roasted almond flavours and fine slinky tannins. Finishes firm with seductive juicy sweet fruits. 14.5% alc Drink now–keep for a while Barossa Boy Cheeky Tilly Riesling 2023 G 92 Pale colour. Classic lemon, lime aromas, verbena, stone fruit, grapefruit and hints of waxy, oil skin. Plentiful lemon curd, lime, sprinkle of baking spice on the finish makes for a lovely wine. Fresh acidity, held together by a phenolic framework and powdery finish. 12.5% alc Drink now–2029
138
The Vintage Journal – Regional Focus
South Australia 2024
139
Powered by FlippingBook