Barons of Barossa Triplex Shiraz 2020
Hare’s Chase The Springer Shiraz 2021
G 90
G 90
Medium crimson. Mulberry, blackberry and black pepper, hints of dried hay. Medium- bodied, with a plush core of mulberry, with savoury earthy accents and chalky tannins leading to medium finish. Hints of eucalypt on the close. Drink now–2026 Heggies Vineyard Cloudline Chardonnay 2024 G 90 The name refers to the impression of the vineyard appearing to sit along the clouds on days that are cold and foggy. A light, and deft touch, of oak is included in the winemaking. A lean, pale gold hue here, there are hints of stone fruit with citrus and a minerally backing. There is a flick of oak. The wine has coiled power underlying a clean, fresh and focused palate. There is good length here and the wine should drink well for another four years. Drink now–2028 Hemera Estate Single Vineyard Cabernet Franc 2021 G 90 The estate has a patch of Cabernet Franc, Block 1B, just behind the winery. The wine spent two years in a combination of French oak hogsheads, one-quarter new and 3/4s one-year-old. Does this variety work in the Barossa? Worth having a look and making up your own mind. Whether the Barossa emerges as a classic region for Cab Franc or not, it certainly provides a wine of flavour. A dark maroon hue, there is still plenty of oak evident, but it is coming together. We have notes of raspberries, spices, soy, tomato bush, cherries and leather with quite earthy characters. A wine of medium length, with very finely crafted tannins, this will provide pleasure over the
Medium-deep crimson. Fresh black cherry, plummy aromas with some black olive, hint walnutty notes. Medium-bodied wine with dark cherry, dark plum, touch musky fruits, a hint of malt/red liquorice and fresh chalky firm tannins. Slurpy early-drinking bistro style. 14.5% alc Drink now–2030 Barons of Barossa Barossa Cellar Shiraz 2021 G 90 Deep crimson. Black olive, flinty dark berry, touch raspberry, walnut aromas. Well concentrated and chewy with generous red and dark berry fruits, some walnutty cedar notes and persistent chalky firm tannins. Chocolaty and crisp at the finish with some liquorice notes. 14.5% alc Drink now–2028 Cabernet and Blends Z Wine Audrey Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 G 90 Deep crimson. Inky blackcurrant graphite aromas with hints of leaf. Fresh and juicy palate with ample cassis flavours, firm chewy tannins and crunchy acidity. Exuberant and expressive wine, for early drinking. 14.5% alc Drink now–soon Château Tanunda The Château Grenache 2023 G 90 Medium-deep crimson. Red cherry, chinotto aromas with roasted walnut notes. Flavourful and slurpy, with fresh red cherry, red plum, cola fruits, fine supple textures, underlying savoury/roasted walnut, hint cedar notes and well-integrated acidity. 14.5% alc Drink now–2028 Discovery Road Shiraz Montepulciano 2021 G 90 An intriguing blend, not a particularly common one anywhere, but why not? Certainly works here. This is the first time the team have offered the blend and it is promising for what is hopefully to come. A crimson purple hue, the nose offers lifted fruit characters. Touches of plums, herbs, florals, mulberries and chocolate, with a character reminiscent of a dusty road, heading into the hills. Supple and of medium length, we have attractive dark berry notes on the palate through to fine, firm tannins. This would be a cracking drink for a summer barbeque, any time over the next couple of years. Drink now–2026 Eden Hall Grüner Veltliner 2023 G 90 Pale colour. Freshly lifted lime, lemon peel, green apple, celery and hints of radish. Good viscosity and appealing fruit sweetness; lightweight and juicy with lemon, lime and green apple at the fore. A fine lacy texture to a pleasing early drinking style. 11% alc Drink now–2028
next couple of years. Drink now–2026 Jacob’s Creek Our Limited Release Riesling 2023
G 90
Pale colour. Classic lemon, lime, green apple, musk, jasmine and a hint of talcum powder. Quartz-like acidity, well balanced, with generous citrus fruit flavours. Appealing fruit sweetness, al dente texture and good mineral length. 11.5% alc Drink now–2026 Jacob’s Creek Our Limited Release Fiano 2023 G 90 Pale colour, gold hue. Impressively perfumed, yellow apples, lemon curd, mandarin, pomelo, orange blossom and hints of candied ginger. Supple and sweet-fruited with lemon glace, ripe orchid fruit and a savoury spice adding detail. An exotic Fiano, with appealing viscosity and textural mouthfeel. Drink now–2026 Juno Grenache Rosé 2024 G 90 The versatility of Grenache is on display yet again with this aromatic and attractive Rosé. A barrel-fermented style, the colour is an appealing pale tarnished pink. The aromas filled the room on opening, most notably with strawberries and raspberries and a touch of the underlying herbals. This is clean and fresh with a dry finish. There are bright flavours, a flick of acidity and good length. A touch of sour cherry on the finish works well. Drink over the next two to four years. Drink now–2028
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