Chateau Tanunda Grand Barossa Chardonnay 2023
G 92
A percentage of the grapes harvested here spent time fermenting in older French oak with the intention of increasing the complexity of the wine, while maturation includes some new French barrels. Deep yellow hue, this is poised and taut. We have notes of hay, citrus, peaches, a touch of nuts and the merest hint of oak dust. There is a supple palate which sees the peach characters come to the fore. Showing medium to good length, fine balance and underlying supporting acidity, this will provide pleasure over the next four to five years. Drink now–2029 Cimicky Estate Autograph Shiraz 2022 G 92 Deep crimson. Blackberry, hint mocha aromas with herb garden, liquorice notes. Richly concentrated ripe dark berry fruits on the palate with dense chocolaty tannins and underlying roasted walnut notes. Finishes bittersweet with stone fruit notes. Acidity tightens the finish. Cork. 14.5% alc Drink now–2030 Cooper Burns Museum Release Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 G 92 Great buying for those keen to experience older wines and see what they can offer. A fine Barossa style with a developed red hue. This is mature with an earthy, savoury, beef stock, animal hides, soy, liquorice, dried herbs and bay leaves with touches of black cherries as well. Quite a supple palate with silky tannins and good length. The palate has a more chocolatey approach so enjoy it now and over the next five years. Drink now–2029
Corryton Burge Grenache 2022
G 92
Medium-deep crimson. Fresh red cherry red plum herb garden aromas and flavours with red liquorice notes. Slinky textured wine with attractive mid-plate volume and mineral length. Finishes chalky/al dente. Drink now–2027
Corryton Burge Riesling 2023
G 92
Clear straw. Classic lemon, lime, tonic water and hint of passion fruit and slatey aromas. Razor-sharp acidity, pure fruit expression, lime juice, lemon curd, citrus pith with al dente notes and fine chalky texture. 12.5% alc Drink now–2030 Dandelion Vineyards Fairytale of the Barossa Rosé 2024 G 92 A very fine Rosé from 90-year-old bush vine Grenache from the Ebenezer subregion. The free run juice, after basket pressing, is fermented with wild yeasts in old French oak barriques, before spending five months maturing on lees. This adds an extra level of texture and complexity that is rarely present in Rosé. A fairytale perhaps, but for me, that lovely pink/orange colour would have led to the name, ‘Glorious Sunset of the Barossa’. The nose offers raspberries, dried herbs, sage, aniseed and floral notes. That supple texture is most appealing and there is focus and energy here. Bright fresh acidity runs the length, to a clean, dry finish. A most enjoyable Rosé for the next two to three years. Drink now–2027
South Australia 2024
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