Dandelion Vineyards Midnight Rainbow Petite Sirah 2021
G 93
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
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
South Australia 2024
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