Yangarra Circle Collection Grenache 2024
G 91
Matured in ceramic egg and French oak barriques, this is brooding dark blackberries, black tea and cassis. Upright tannins and a fine intertwined line of acidity. A picked blueberry or two and clove spice. Pure fruited and made for day drinking and good laughs. Drink now Cape Barren Native Goose Rosé 2024 G 90 Crystal quartz hues in the glass. Ruby grapefruit, cranberry and white strawberries. Watermelon slushie. This is juicy and refreshing. The wine finishes dry but with plenty of summer fruit berry flavour. A running stream of cooling acidity. Lithe and ready for daytime sipping, maybe with smoked coral trout. Drink now Cape Barren Old Vine Shiraz 2019 G 90 Goji berries, rhubarb stem and dried fig. Carob and cedar, mocha and tiramisu. A baker’s pantry of cinnamon, clove and vanilla syrup spice. Rich tones of cherry chocolate and orange bitters on the finish. This is sultry and smooth with a lick of toasty paprika on the finish. Drinking well now for those who love a heady, spiced, mature Shiraz. Drink now Coriole Sandalwood Grenache Gris Piquepoul 2023 G 90 Both varieties grown in the Sandalwood vineyard on the McLaren Flats, picked together and co-fermented. Yellow peach, mango pudding and lemon balm. A real fleshy character to the mid palate showing almond cream and halva. Acidity carries the wine circling round to keep the citrus present. Honeysuckle and a warm treacle hint on the finish. A smart little blend for the climate and a real food-friendly
wine. Drink now–2026 Coriole Dancing Fig MGS 2023
G 90
Rhubarb, pomegranate and black figs. Coffee, brown spice and cedar. The middle palate is where this wine performs and makes for a very approachable and satisfying drink. The fruit focus is clear without being muddied by leafy notes sometimes associated with these blends. Executed with care and attention. Drink now–2028 Curtis Wines Cavaliere GSM 2021 G 90 Stewed raspberries, rhubarb stem and bleeding pomegranates. Warm baking spices of nutmeg, cinnamon quill and ground ginger follow. Sandalwood and coffee powder linger. The wine is dotted with porcini mushroom and forestry ground. The palate reveals a ripeness of red cherry and chocolate tones. Coming into its wood spice and savoury chapter, the wine is drinking well now. Dusty tannins make for a warm embracing drink. Drink now
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