Earthworks Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
G 92
As with their Shiraz, the fruit for this easy drinking Cabernet is sourced from a number of Barossa growers and then matured in a mix of French, Hungarian and American oak, only here it is for 12 months. Dark magenta hue, the nose shows notes of bay leaves and bacon fat, black fruits, dark plums and tobacco leaves. There is good generosity here and a lingering finish. Good balance, fine tannins, a meaty palate all combine to assist in making this an attractive style for enjoying over the rest of the decade. Drink now–2034 Eden Hall Block 3 Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 G 92 Deep crimson. Lifted blackcurrant, leafy touch sage/violet aromas with liquorice notes. Inky deep wine with attractive cassis leafy, parma violet flavours, fine grainy, touch sinewy tannins, very good mid-palate volume and fresh long acidity, Builds up muscular firm at the finish. 14.5% alc Drink now–2030 Eden Hall Springton Riesling Riesling 2024 G 92 Attractive florals to begin, aided by delicate lemon notes bridging neatly from nose to palate. Quite compact, with a lengthy drive honed by well integrated acidity and pithy textures. A subtle expression in a tightly finished package. Drink now–2030 Genista Duck Duck Cat Grenache 2022 G 92 The Grenache here is sourced from the family’s single acre, planted in the Barossa back in 1944. The name comes from the two ducks and a cat which they adopted, thanks to the work of the local Barossa Wildlife Rescue. And that, in turn, leads to $3 from the sale of every bottle of this wine being donated to the BWR. The colour is a pale crimson. The nose exhibits notes of strawberries, florals, spices, mulberries and even a little chocolate. The most entrancing aspect is a joyful strawberries and cream note. Fresh with a silky texture and sleek tannins, the wine has very good length. Enjoy it now and over the next three to five years. Drink now–2029 Gibson Mr Darling Merlot 2022 G 92 This fine Barossa Merlot is a tribute to Rob Gibson’s wife, Anne. The fruit comes from an estate vineyard at Light Pass. Dark maroon hue, the nose is all warmer climate Merlot with plums, warm earth, coffee grinds, cherries, blackberries, bay leaves and darker fruits, moving to hints of Christmas cake on the palate. Finely structured, with a good focus, supple texture and sleek tannins. Attractive now, this will continue to drink well for the next six to eight years. Drink now–2032
South Australia 2024
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