Thistledown Wines Walking with Kings Roussanne Grenache Blanc 2023
G 91
Rockmelon, Jonathan apple and yellow pear. Dry sandstone and bronze fennel. Hay and lanolin. The wine has a salty fine line of acidity that leans to a cashew and candlenut creaminess. It’s equally broad with peach flesh but whipped up by the salinity to make for interesting drinking, and especially attractive with white meats. A wine that makes sense in its growing conditions. Drink now–2027 Ulithorne Prospera Shiraz 2022 G 91 A wilderness of forest berries and winter pine. Thistle and crème de mûre. There is a strawberry roll-up element that intertwines with sweet baking spices. Clove, cardamom and cedar. Mocha and cocoa tones on the palate. Decadently ripe with some spice and oak toast to counter the ripple of berries. Satisfying. Drink now– 2028 Varney Wines GMT Grenache Mourvèdre Touriga 2023 G 91 73% Grenache, 18% Mourvèdre, 9% Touriga. Blackberries, Bing cherries and a bouquet garni of herbs. Fresh bay leaf, Kalamata olive brine and granitic sand. A touch of mulberry too. The palate draws back from blue fruit and sits in the just- ripe blackberries arena. Smart and taut acidity followed by coarse and yet well integrated tannins. Savoury oak spice mingles behind the fruit. A wine made for enjoying with a buffet of foods, a great all-rounder. Drink now–2026 Wirra Wirra Dry Grenache Rosé Grenache 2024 G 91 Palest pink hues in the glass. Wild strawberries, cantaloupe and blood orange citrus. A crunch of Pink Lady apple acidity and cascade of fresh strawberry punch. Bone dry but with lingering flavours of berry cheesecake and almond nougat. A fun but totally thoughtful Rosé. Drink now Wirra Wirra The Absconder Grenache 2023 G 91 An alluring wine with high notes of tulip and pansy, dehydrated raspberries and cherry sherbet. The fruit is quite ripe on the plate with some candied hearts and rhubarb. Sandy tannins and a touch of sage leaf. There is brightness and lift here with a touch of slurp and lip-smacking acidity. Drink now–2026 Yangarra Circle Collection Piquepoul 2024 G 91 Stirred on lees for five months in a mix of stainless steel and Amphorae. Granny Smith apple, elderflower cordial and lime pith. A hint of fennel and freshness of a cucumber melon. This has a hint of margarita salt salinity and is just as addictive. Crunchy, linear and fresh. Drink now
South Australia 2024
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