Taylors The Legacy Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
G 96
A tribute to multiple generations of Taylors and their vision for wine in the Clare Valley, The Legacy is a formidable, multi-layered Cabernet, almost impenetrable as a seven-year-old. Inky and dense in dark red hues, the scent offers a stroll in a dark forest with woody notes, undergrowth, earth, violets, gum leaves and dried herbs wrapped in a plenitude of dark fruits and liquorice. It’s a palate fuelled by a multitude of fruit, spice, herbs and oak layers and delivered in the full embrace of savoury-edged tannins. It’s warm, generous and living large. Far reaching in its ambition and in its desire for further ageing. Drink now–2050 Wines by KT Melva Watervale Riesling 2024 G 96 A wild-fermented Riesling that is so wildly composed and pristine. The palate is where the majority of the action is, with succulent tangerine, orange blossom, ginger, white peaches and pulverised rocks. Give it more time to unlock the full power. It will do, and become even more significant. Drink now–2040 ArtWine Leave Your Hat On Montepulciano 2022 Also known at ArtWine as 'the full monty,' montepulciano delivers a lot of flavour, generous and comforting, in a small glass. Deep, dark purple hues. Immediately lifted in dark berries, plums, blue fruits, dried herbs and dusty cacao. Rolls easily across the tongue with additional hints of earth and leather, solid in sturdy tannins and clean acidity. Offers depth and the potential for further complexity through ageing. Seriously smart wine. Drink: 2024–2030 G 95
Crabtree RC Riesling 2024
G 95
Top of the tree in the Crabtree Riesling world, RC is taut as a drum, coiled and fresh for further time in bottle. It boasts a sound basis for ageing with confidence. Let’s start with the finely struck minerality, flint and stony edges, so engaging, and citrus and light floral concentration. Opens gently on the palate to allow a view of intense citrus, lime, grapefruit pith, apple and zesty acidity running long into the finish. It’s direct, intense and linear in style. Will be a corker with age. Drink now–2034
Grosset Alea Riesling 2024
G 95
Celebrates the finer, juicy side of Riesling with a brilliant tingle-inducing, subtle sweetness that now defines the Alea style. It immediately brightens the senses, putting them on notice. The scent of spring flowers, jasmine, green apple and citrus introduces an outwardly sunny wine. But, for one so young, it runs deep, melding notes of kaffir lime and candied ginger, grapefruit, lemon drop and lime zestiness into one penetrating presence. Bright acidity in league with an easy flowing gentle sweetness completes this impressive off-dry style. Drink now–2036
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