Sidewood Ironstone Barrels The Old China Hands Syrah Shiraz/Syrah 2021
G 94
Single clone, single vineyard sourced from an estate vineyard in the Echunga district. Attractive berry ripeness, mint notes, dark chocolate suggestions all build into a rich and complex style, underpinned by solid structural acidity and beneficial tannins. Length and pleasure assured. 14.5% alc Drink now–2035 Sidewood Abel Pinot Noir Pinot Noir 2023 G 94 One of three single clone releases grown at Sidewood’s Oakbank district vineyard. Here, there’s a bit more flesh, and a bit more weight and structure, a more complete expression than the other two single clones. Cherry fruit, fallen pine needles, well rounded and balanced palate structures. 13.5% alc Drink now–2032 Sidewood Chardonnay Chardonnay 2023 G 94 Fully expressive Chardonnay from the outset, with varietal ripeness, the stone fruits perhaps more yellow than white, and a sense of honeydew melon as well. An added creaminess has a note of vanilla in it – smart oak handling, for sure, with the finish perky, as a good line of acidity keeps the wine refreshed and lively. Great value. 12.5% alc Drink now–2030 Sidewood Estate Sauvignon Blanc Sauvignon Blanc 2024 G 94 Neatly toned aromas – all the Sauvignon things, bramble, grapefruit zest, tropical fruits, with a cleverly entwined thread of acidity to energise the palate without overly zealous volume. Flavours hold their citrus bias for some time, with a nicely weighted, refreshing sense of the variety’s best foot forward. 11.5% alc Drink now–2028 The Pawn Wine Co Grüner Veltliner Grüner Veltliner 2023 G 94 Delightful aromatics: apples, pears, orchard florals, fresh air, moving towards minerally and savoury pathways, and a faint dusting of the variety’s signature white pepper. Through the core of the palate there’s a tonic-like refreshment. It all works in a harmonic chorus, yet quite understated and almost ambient. A peppery finish reflects its overall gastronomic pleasures. 12% alc Drink now–2028 Weaver Sauvignon Blanc Sauvignon Blanc 2024 G 94 From Geoff Weaver’s Lenswood vineyard, a wine with great track record and, again, here we see why: lovely smooth aromatics, almost creamy passionfruit curd- like, with a roasted lime-like depth in the palate as well, lively acidity, balanced and mildly spicy, gentle throughout with a fruit tingle finish. 13% alc Drink now–2029
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