Hare’s Chase The Springer Shiraz 2021
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
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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