Heathvale Estate The Angry Rabbit New Luck Cabernet Sagrantino 2023
G 91
Medium crimson. Fragrant bouquet redcurrant, red cherry. and peppery spice. Medium bodied with an intriguing thread of peppery spice. Good freshness and al dente tannins. Pulls up a tad short. 14.5% alc Drink now–2027 Heathvale Estate Rabbit on the Moon Riesling 202 G 91 3 Pale green colour. Aromatic baked lemon, pine-lime aromas and hint of passionfruit. Attractive fruit sweetness, lemon sherbet, passion fruit, elderflower cordial flavours. A refreshing style with sherbet acidity and appealing phenolic grip on the finish. 11% alc Drink now–2030 Hewitson Madame M Blanc & Blanc Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains, Sauvignon Blanc 2023 G 91 Pale lemon colour. Fragrant bouquet of white jasmine, orange blossom, musk. Fresh with a lively line of crisp acidity leading to a long floral flourish. Well balanced. 11.3% alc Drink now–2025. Irvine Wines Altitude Shiraz 2022 G 91 Medium-deep crimson. Fresh red cherry, blackberry hint menthol bush garrigue aromas. Elemental unevolved pure blackberry, raspberry flavours, a core of fruity sweetness and bittersweet persistent tannins. Gravelly at the finish with aniseed notes. 14.5% alc Drink now–2028
Juno Old Vine Grenache 2023
G 91
The fruit here is sourced from old vines located in a single vineyard. The colour is an alluring crimson. The nose gives us a hint of oak but it is merely part of the overall array of aromas, which include spices, cherries, vanilla, dry herbs and red fruits, most especially raspberries. There is a supple and rather seductive texture with sleek tannins. This is a generous and comforting Grenache of medium weight and decent length. While it is terrific drinking now, it will continue to travel well for at least five to six years. Drink now–2030 Juno Shiraz Grenache 2023 G 91 The blend is dominated by Shiraz, over Grenache, 80% to 20%. The fruit hails from the Western Ridge sub-region, from a clone which comes originally from Guigal’s legendary ‘La Mouline’ vineyard in Côte-Rôtie. Four months’ maturation in older French oak. Red/maroon in colour, the nose reveals appealing red fruit aromas with cherries and raspberries to the fore. There are notes of warm dry earth, cloves and spices, notably a flick of pepper and cinnamon. Dark fruits and a touch of chocolate are also present. Well structured, this is finely balanced, leading to fine supple tannins on the persistent finish. Quite delicious drinking at the moment, and it should prove to remain so for the next four to five years. Drink now–2029
South Australia 2024
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