Killibinbin Scream Shiraz 2021
G 90
Coconut leads the charge on first look, before the emergence of nutmeg spice, blackberry, chocolate pudding and plum. The palate is full-bodied and richly fruited, with dark plum and blackberry at the core with a surrounding of brown spice, chocolate, and ground coffee. The tannins are soft and integrated while providing frame along with a good hit of black-fruited acid through the finish. This is opulent and fruit-forward with balance and length belying its $27 price point. Drink now–2027 Kimbolton Montepulciano Montepulciano 2023 G 90 Juicy mulberry and blackberry aromas at the fore, followed by dark plum and violets with vanilla bean and nutmeg spice in support. The palate is equally juicy, with a sluice of mulberry, dark cherry and blackberry making way for fine, bitter cacao nib tannins and fresh acidity. Far from complex, but a fresh and juicy midweek option with a bowl of pasta. Drink now–2027 Kimbolton Montepulciano Rosé Montepulciano 2024 G 90 Medium watermelon colour. Some rubbery reduction makes way for dried maraschino cherry, strawberries and cream, and a red liquorice on the nose. The palate has nice weight and texture, with notes mirroring the nose, being encased in delicate but effective cherry-laced tannins. Not a complex example, nor should it be at the price, but it does have nice flavour and freshness. Drink now–2025 Kimbolton Carignan Carignan 2023 G 90 Lifted spiced cherry, plum, and strawberry are supported by nutmeg spice in an aromatic profile of bright, red-fruited appeal. The palate is light-bodied and equally bright, with red cherry, red plum, and just ripe raspberry gliding through the mouth. Supple tannins here, working with red-fruited acidity to a fresh finish. Freshness is the word. It’s bright, pure and eminently drinkable. Drink now–2026 Metala Shiraz Cabernet Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 G 90 Blackberry and plum first up, quickly followed by graphite, tilled earth, cedar and nutmeg. The palate is ripe and full-fruited. Blackberry, mulberry and plum burst through the mouth with some earth and mocha in support. Quite fine tannins and brisk acidity provide frame and carry to medium length. Not overly complex, but nice mid-week drinking at the price point. Drink 2025–2030
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