Battle of Bosworth Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
Dandelion Vineyards Midnight Rainbow Petite Sirah 2021
G 93
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
18 months maturation in one third new oak. A blanket of blackberry compote, cassis and hawthorn. Oak varnish and leather bootstraps. A wild hibiscus perfume whips through. Sappy and succulent, tannins are astute and centred down the front palate. It’s taut and terrific with youth that belies its bottling date; this is still coming together and will continue to age gracefully. Drink now–2032
Heirloom Vineyards Anevo Fortress Grenache Touriga Tempranillo 2023
G 93
Grenache leads the way with a bouquet of rose, raspberry and lilac. We then see Touriga and Tempranillo come forward in black and blueberries and garrigue of herbs. Granite, pencil lead and tar. It’s angular with pockets of round blue accents. Sappy tannins and a suck to the bright acidity. This fits together nicely and adds an approachability to the acuteness of the single varieties. A wonderful food wine with
plenty of suitors. Drink now–2026 In Praise of Shadows Grenache Grenache 2023
G 93
A blend of two sites from Blewitt Springs and Clarendon. Black cherries, bilberry and hints of juniper spice. Cassis and blueberries. Shaved bitter dark chocolate and red bean. Almost Pinot Noir-like in its vinosity, with gritty and substantial Grenache tannins pulling through. Cocoa nib and crushed black pepper. Succulent acidity and a thread of nigella and caraway seed on the finish. This is very impressive for a $30 wine; the black fruit profile from Clarendon shines. It’s a complete wine that’s sure footed. Buy as much as you can whilst you can. Drink now–2028 MMAD Vineyard Rosé 2024 G 93 A field blend of Grenache, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chenin Blanc. A celebration of all things MMAD. A delicate salmon belly hue in the glass. Here, you’ll find persimmon, alpine strawberries and cranberry. Pink Lady apple sorbet, pomelo segments and shaved fennel bulb. Fruit is dialled up on the palate, alive with Mariposa plums and blood orange. It’s bone dry but filled with the gusto of a summer fruit punch underpinned by lingering acidity and a fine pith of mandarin on the finish. If you are privy to the charm of a Rosé, this is the Hermès Kelly bag of them all. Drink now with a slice of Russian honey cake and toast to happiness. Drink now–2025
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
Oliver’s Taranga Brioni’s Blend Touriga Grenache Mencia 2024
G 93
A black-fruited concoction with bilberry, juniper and black pepper spice. Bing cherries, plum and olive skin. Grenache gives the wine a highlight of red fruit and the boost of acidity, it’s quite soft and supple on the plate with a chew to the fine dusty tannins. Moreish and a hell of a good time. Drink now
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The Vintage Journal – Regional Focus
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