Battle of Bosworth Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
G 93
Graphite, tar and gunmetal. Blackberries, sage leaf and rosemary. The wine grows vertically on the palate with tightly wired tannins and black cherry flesh. A hint of clove and bay leaf. The kirsch-like fruit is the star here. A class act. Drink now– 2030 Black Billy Shiraz 2021 G 93 Matured for 28 months in oak barrels, it’s obvious from first glimpse that this is from a superior vintage. Rosella, red apple skin and rhubarb. Strawberry roll-up and black cherries. Christmas cake spices without the desiccated fruit element. Silky and smooth, the wine opens like a flower in slow motion. A touch of vanilla bean and coffee grinds. This is drinking at its peak! Drink now–2026 Coriole Stonewall Grenache 2023 G 93 Hulled strawberries, baked rhubarb and cherry ripe. A hint of Turkish delight and raspberry roll-up. This isn’t in the confectionary realm but instead in the Katy Perry gelato cupcake tones. It’s a strawberry shortcake dream. The palate smartens you up fast though with interlocking firm tannins and savoury spice. Caraway seed, rye and harissa. Terra cotta on the finish. Still a youthful wine knitting together, and, I believe, made for the long term. I’d say best to keep it lying down for another three years to hit its straps. Drink now–2030 Curtis Wines Pasha Shiraz 2019 G 93 An ode to the old school winemaking days. Here, you’ll find macerated raspberries, redcurrants and Christmas cherries. A wisp of toasted coconut and dark chocolate. Its ripe vintage shows a generosity of ripe black and red fruit supported by toffee, star anise and vanilla pods. Its middle palate is laden with coffee and orange oil. It’s nostalgic and charming in its memory recall. There is plenty to love here for your money. It over-delivers in richness and is also a statement of good old tasty Shiraz
of its time. Drink now–2027 d’Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz 2019
G 93
Black plums, pomegranate molasses and Cherry Ripe. Cocoa nibs, crushed cloves and sesame spice. The palate sings with sinewy tannins and a middle palate hum of boysenberry fruit. There is no lacking of oak spice with leather straps, cigar cuttings and rye bread. Its fruit is quite lively with hints of Christmas cake and seasonal holiday merriment in mind. A wine that would make many a Shiraz lover jolly. Drink now–2028
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