Parker Estate Kidman Block Shiraz 2023
G 94
Deep crimson. Brooding blackberry, cherry liqueur and sandalwood aromas with a strong backbone of sweet oak. Blackberry, graphite and blackcurrant flavours enriched by a firm backbone of chewy tannins with some attractive tobacco leaf notes to finish. Drink 2028–2035 Redman Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 G 94 This 2022 Cabernet is bold for Coonawarra but still holds its shape admirably. Powerful slaty blackcurrant aromas are lifted by touches of oregano and bay leaf with sweet blackberry in support. Dry, sturdy and strong with a dense core of drying tannins accented by juicy acidity. Generous ripeness but all kept in check nicely with cherry liqueur accents to finish. Drink 2030–2040 Redman Coonawarra Shiraz 2022 G 94 This immediately enticing 2022 Shiraz offers up a delicious mix of sweet and savoury with choc blackberry aromas lifted by strong scents of toasted cloves and wood smoke. Vibrant yet measured, with excellent overall purity and a solid base of tannins. Slightly closed with a long, tight finish now but has the integrity and balance to build nicely. Drink 2030–2042 Redman The Last Row Shiraz 2022 G 94 Crafted with fruit off 80- and 100-year-old vines, this ethereal 2022 Shiraz is something special and right now only teases with aromas of blackberry, camphor, cassis and dried mint with a strong seam of peppery spice amplified by finely tuned oak. Excellent concentration and balance from old vines is the key, with a firm yet seamless bed of dense tannins adding significant structure. Fantastic energy to this wine provides a promising future. Drink 2030–2042 Smith & Hooper Cabernet Merlot 2022 G 94 Deep crimson. Bold aromas of cassis, roasted meats and choc-mint with cedary/ spicy hints. Powerful liquorice, gravel and chocolate flavours are underscored by muscular tannins with a strong, structural finish.. Drink 2028–2034
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