Grosset Springvale Riesling 2024
G 95
While Polish Hill gets the loud applause each vintage, the quiet beauty and elegance of Springvale deserves our equal, undivided attention. In 2024, a fast-paced early vintage for Riesling, we see another pristine, high tension, citrus-fuelled example of Springvale presented delicately and with detail. This is a wine of line and length: a straight line of spring flowers, apple blossom florals and clean, brisk lime and citrus that is super fresh and driving as it runs long across the palate. Lip smacking acidity to close. Drink now–2038 Jim Barry The McRae Wood Shiraz 2021 G 95 Classic Clare Shiraz in all its glory from a great year. Brilliant hues of purple- violet. Boasts a natural poise and elegance with fruit, oak and tannin effortlessly dovetailing, releasing a world of black cherry, forest berries, smoky spice, cedar and clove. The palate has weight – medium-bodied – and texture, fleshy throughout. Remains so vibrant and fresh to close, with a lift in lively spices. So good, and good to see this youngster perfectly poised for an even longer, brighter future. Drink now–2040 Kilikanoon Mort’s Block Watervale Riesling 2024 G 95 Restrained, naturally and beautifully, Mort’s Block highlights the absolute purity of expression that the Watervale sub-region brings to the glass. Dusty citrus blossom, jasmine, fresh-cut apple, a whisper of sweet basil – it seems almost minimalist in construction – and, above all, an enduring linear run of crunchy acidity that goes and goes. Drink now–2031 Kirrihill The Peacemaker of Clare Cabernet Shiraz 2018 G 95 The Cabernet force is strong in this partnership, the grape’s aromatics to the fore in violet, menthol, oregano and well supported by black cherry and blackberry fruits. The combo is, as ever, a friendly meeting of two different minds that seem to click, Cabernet bringing the aromatics and structure, and Shiraz bringing the warmth and middle palate roundness. It’s delivered in generous serves of flavour. Hits the spot now and has time on its side. Drink now–2038 Kirrihill The Gentleman of Clare Shiraz Mataro 2018 G 95 In terrific shape for a six-year-old opening in a chorus of ripe sumptuousness. Impenetrable black-red colour. A wealth of deep blackberry, cassis, black cherry with baked earth, liquorice, chocolate and cedar. The building blocks for something quite special have been established, and the wine is developing well, extending some pungent aromatics and spice amid a sea of dense dark fruits with fine tannins and a seam of fresh acidity driving it forward and long. Drink now–2036
South Australia 2024
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