Balnaves of Coonawarra Chardonnay 2023
G 93
Mid straw. Powerful with peach nectar, nectarine and mango aromas wrapped up in a thick blanket of cedary oak. Opening with a burst of tangy-ness before settling into topical tones lifted by savoury oak handling. Well put together but needs some time to settle. Drink 2026–2030
Brand & Sons Baker’s Run Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
G 93
Deep crimson and classically styled with well poised and focused aromas of graphite and cassis with excellent purity. Mid weight and still quite tight with impressive palate tension and quite firm tannins illustrating a wine that will age well although needs a little time to build. Drink 2026–2032 Leconfield Cabernet Franc 2022 G 93 Deep crimson. Complex gravel, violet and blackberry aromas with graphite hints. Well defined with chewy textures and brooding dark berry fruit power supported by firm tannins that deliver a strong finish. Drink 2030–2042 Leconfield Old Vines Riesling 2024 G 93 50-year-old vines this year deliver a flavoursome style bursting with honeysuckle and dried lime aromas with notes of spice. Quite textural with well integrated acidity driving a youthful finish, which should age well. Drink 2026–2032 Parker Estate Terra Rossa Merlot 2023 G 93 Medium-deep crimson. Pretty and refined dark cherry and mulberry aromas are accented with leafy/cedary notes. Fleshy blackberry, blackcurrant and gravel flavours with silky textures fan out to a fine yet detailed finish with attractive density and depth of tannins. Drink 2025–2032 Raïdis Wines Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 G 93 Medium-deep crimson. Strong herbal tones precede a rich core of blackberry and graphite, with mahogany complexity. Approachable and well concentrated showing more slatey cassis and coffee grounds flavours with superb tannin management. A sleeper, but lots to like. Drink 2036–2035 Raïdis Wines Mama Goat Merlot 2022 G 93 Medium-deep crimson. Fruit pastille, mulberry and blackberry aromas with notes of dried herbs. Good concentration of dark cherry, blackberry flavours, fresh acidity and grainy tannins with a touch leafy fruit rising over a lengthy finish. Drink now–2030
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