The Pawn Wine Co Tempranillo Tempranillo 2021
G 90
Delicate plum, red florals, red liquorice, salted meat and dark cherry on the nose. The palate is vibrantly fruited, somewhat belying its three years of age. Red plum and red rose lead the charge, before cranberry, red cherry and red liquorice again. Nice fine tannins and cherry acid lead to a fresh finish. There’s pop and vibrancy here. A playful expression that works. Drink now–2028 Vineyard Road Premium Sauvignon Blanc Sauvignon Blanc 2023 G 90 Aromas of lychee, lemongrass, citrus preserves and pineapple lead a reserved aromatic profile. The palate follows suit, with a taut line of preserved lemon, pineapple husk, lemongrass and subtle passionfruit. The finish is fresh and laden with citrus preserve bitterness. By no means complex, but taut and refreshing. Drink now–2025 Vineyard Road Belvidere Estate Shiraz Shiraz 2021 G 90 Deep and heady aromas of dark plum pudding, prune, allspice, black pepper, liquorice and milk chocolate. The palate is full-bodied, ripe and bold. Sweet plum and blackberry pie coat the mouth, with Christmas cake, chocolate and coffee in support before firm tannins take hold and frame it through a chocolatey finish. This is certainly not for the faint of heart, given everything’s turned up to 11, but it’s kept in balance and achieves a finish of long length. Drink 2026–2031 Watkins Symmetry G.S.M. Grenache, Shiraz, Mourvèdre 2021 G 90 Lavender, plum jelly, dust, date, and nutmeg lead a reserved and gently sweet set of aromas. The palate holds notes of the same in a delicately flavoured spectrum before firm, grainy tannins frame the finish with some attractive bitterness. A midweight and midweek GSM with softened edges, thanks to some bottle age. Drink now– 2025 Watkins Iron-Fire Tempranillo Tempranillo 2021 G 90 Aromas of dark plum, bacon fat, leather, boysenberry, and camphor make for a savoury start. The palate is full-bodied with sweet ripe plum, leather, camphor and ground coffee before a good lick of grainy tannins wraps it all up. This is varietal in an old-school Tempranillo mould, not shying away from ripeness nor oak. Drink now–2027
South Australia 2024
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