Paxton Sangiovese 2023
G 90
Rosehip, goji berry and raspberry leaf tea. A hint of paprika and sumac spice with lingering perilla leaf. An avalanche of mouth-watering acidity and gritty tannins. The wine captures the intensity of Sangiovese, albeit with a personality all its own. This might benefit from a slight chill to combat the thirst-quenching nature. Drink now Ponting the Pinnacle Shiraz 2022 G 90 Raspberries in syrup, spearmint and cedar. Carob and espresso, some dark cherries too. Sappy and velvety tannins with some red fruit sweetness on the finish. This is polished, and a slurp of cola oak. It’s giving a lot upfront, and for your dollar. If you love those richly weighted Shiraz numbers, you’ll love this. Drink now–2026 SC Pannell Basso Garnacha 2022 G 90 Basso is the bottling of a low sulphur, unfiltered Grenache. Wild boysenberry meets prune plums and Christmas cake. A hint of rose leaf, sandalwood and wet clay. Electric acidity and fine dusty tannins, this is full of vigour and juicy as all get out. It’s child-like in its freshness and reminds me of simpler times and merriment in drinking wine outdoors with friends. FUN. Drink now Silent Noise MF Grenache 2024 G 90 The clear glass of this wine has you entranced by magenta hues alone., let alone the bedazzling artwork that frames Silent Noise’s bottlings. Whole bunches topped with whole berries, it’s clear this is going for the fresh and zesty style of carbonic maceration. Black raspberries, cherry cordial concentrate and red apple skin. There is smoky paprika and stewed rhubarb, quite ripe, with a touch of prickly heat. Easy-going tannins and crunchy acidity. It’s a style that could easily be chilled and enjoyed outdoors. A picnic wine, if ever I saw one. Drink now Silent Noise Heaven House Party #2 Syrah 2023 G 90 It’s a whole bunch house party, and it’s kickin’! Bleeding pomegranates, raspberry compote and Szechuan peppercorns. The vibe is juicy-fruited, flirty and smiles all round. Tannins are powdery, and acidity thrills. It’s easy going in and packs a punch of blueberries and Shirley Temple-like cordial notes. Pairs well with the music
turned up. Drink now Sister’s Run St Ann’s Grenache 2021
G 90
Rhubarb stem, wet leaves and pomegranate seeds. Fig hearts and persimmon. Fruit looks ripe and fresher on the palate with the bitter tones of liquorice root, chinchona bark and espresso. This is moving into its second skin with cinnamon quill, white pepper and maple spice. Drink now
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