Parker Estate First Growth Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
G 95
Deep crimson and delivering a rich core of savoury blackberry, dried herbs and red earth aromas with mahogany oak influences. Firm and dry, with powerful layers of vibrant dark berry flavour well supported by rich veins of chewy tannins to
finish. Drink 2030–2042 Parker Estate 95 Block Cabernet Sauvignon Petit Verdot 2022
G 95
Deep crimson. Plush, generous aromas of blackberry, graphite and new leather with spicy, cedar notes. Weighty fruit and tannins to follow with fresh acidity driving a long and strong finish. Drink 2028–2036 Penfolds Bin 128 Shiraz 2022 G 95 Deep crimson. Attractive pure cassis, blackberry pastille violet aromas with underlying spice, vanilla notes. Velvety textured and concentrated wine with superb blackcurrant, blackberry, dark cherry fruits, fine grained tannins and well- balanced mocha, vanilla notes. A cedar firm finish with mineral notes. A lovely Bin 128 vintage 14.5% alc Drink 2028–2040 Penfolds Bin 169 Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 G 95 Deep crimson. Intense blackcurrant, dark chocolate aromas with cedar, bush garrigue/ hint menthol, chinotto notes. Classical in structure with inky deep dark cherry, cassis, blackcurrant fruits, fine grainy/ graphite textures and well-balanced marzipan mocha oak notes. Builds up leafy/ grippy firm at the finish with ample pure dark berry fruits and demi-glace nuances. A classic Coonawarra Claret style. This stylish single vineyard 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon is poised with a beautifully formed core of blackcurrant, graphite and dried herbs with a finely woven seam of French oak. Tight and firm with a juicy core of fruit and dense powdery tannins superbly balanced and driving a seriously long finish. An excellent inaugural vintage. Drink 2030–2040 Redman Wines William Wilson Shiraz Cabernet 2016 G 95 Deep crimson. Powerful and ripe blackberry, liquorice and spice aromas. Full- flavoured with waves of youthfully blackberry just starting to open up with red earthy tones backed by a strong, drying oak influence. Old-fashioned but impressive. Drink 2026–2035 14.5% alc Drink Now–2040 Redman The First Divide Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 G 95
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