Tapanappa Whalebone Vineyard Merlot Cabernet Franc 2019
G 95
This broody and densely packed 2019 Merlot Cabernet Franc is exceptional and offers up muscular aromas of meat stock, blackberry and graphite with a strong backbone of new French oak. That density continues on the palate with a firm tannic overall feel – a strong core of gravel, graphite and baked earth flavours tightly bound over an extremely long finish. A wine best left at least ten years to see its best. Drink 2035–2044 Taylors Masterstroke Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 G 95 Medium-deep colour. Blackcurrant pastille, hint menthol aromas with hints of vanilla. Lovely pure blackcurrant, blackberry fruits, fine grainy tannins and well- integrated vanilla, roasted chestnut notes. Finishes grainy firm and long. Beautifully balanced claret style with lovely volume, density and vigour. Drink now–2034 Wynns Coonawarra Estate Messenger Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 G 94+ Medium crimson. Fresh inky, cassis, sage aromas with hints of espresso. Supple cassis, vanilla hint roasted chestnut, marzipan flavours and persistent fine- grained tannins. Finishes long with pastille like notes. Lovely flow and mineral length. Drink 2030–2042 Balnaves of Coonawarra Sparkling Cabernet Sauvignon NV G 94 Made with Reserve wines from 10 vintages, this unique and stylish sparkling Cabernet Sauvignon radiates with dark cherry, blackberry and blackcurrant aromas with chocolate and leafy tones. More cerebral and savoury than packed full of up-front fruit, although with a touch of residual sweetness, there is impressive complexity with cedary/mushroom tones adding plenty of interest to the
finish. Drink now–2027 Brand & Sons Old Town Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
G 94
There is excellent poise and precision to be found in this 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, which delivers graphite, gravel, leafy herb and fruit pastille aromas with roasted walnut oak. Seductive fleshy textures are driven by youthful, energetic flavours underpinned by pliable tannins. Approachable now but also an excellent mid-term
ageing proposition. Drink 2026–2035 Brand & Sons Glenroy Single Vineyard Shiraz 2021
G 94
This bold and expressive 2021 Shiraz is a modern Coonawarra style with relative lashings of ripe, plush flavours with a strong oak counterpoint. Excellent volume of flavour and sandy tannins follow which build to a strong finish. Drink 2023–2035
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