Wangolina Tempranillo Tempranillo 2023
G 92
Lifted and sweet pops of red and black cherry, cherry blossom, raspberry and red plum lead the way with baking spices beneath and some rosemary to follow. The palate is equally bright and lifted with fruit notes akin to the nose, rosemary again, and a line of chalky tannins to wrap it all up. Vibrancy and brightness define this wine, with good structure adding dimension. Drink now–2026 Byrne Vineyards Riesling Riesling 2023 G 91 Candied lime, lemon blossom, melon and jasmine on the nose in a sweet and citrusy aromatic profile. The palate is fresh and taut. Lemon juice, lemon pith and jasmine are linear in the mouth with a lick of residual sugar bound up in pithy acidity to a fresh finish. It’s not hugely concentrated, but there’s a mineral feel, lovely line, and refreshing drinkability on show here. Good drinking at $20. Drink now–2027 Cape Jaffa Wines Sauvignon Blanc Sauvignon Blanc 2024 G 91 Lemongrass, lemon peel, wet stone make way for green apple skin, green mango and guava in a cool and restrained aromatic presence. The palate holds notes of the same, though led by guava and green mango and within a subtly creamy texture. There’s a good bite of grippy preserved lemon bitterness through the finish before waves of citrusy acidity freshen it all up. There’s lovely varietal character here, kept within a fresh and linear expression. Drink now–2025 Jip Jip Rocks Sauvignon Blanc Sauvignon Blanc 2024 G 91 Lemon pith, lemon rind, guava and grapefruit zest first off, before sweeter touches of citrus blossom emerge with air. The palate holds a good burst of lemon rind at the fore, along with grapefruit pith, subtle guava again and pineapple husk. Quite a grippy finish, with preserved lemon acidity cleansing the mouth. There’s interest and shape to this wine, which is a win at $25. Drink now–2026 Norfolk Rise Merlot Merlot 2022 G 91 Roast lamb fat makes way for red plum, rosemary, anise and Christmas cake in a soft aromatic profile. Some savoury oak in the background. The palate holds vibrant plum, vanilla, rosemary and Christmas cake again before a pithy acid-led finish with fine tannins in support. Medium to long length. There’s a lot of wine here for $22. Drink now–2027
South Australia 2024
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