Watkins Clarendon Adelaide Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
G 93
Deep crimson, near black. Intensely perfumed; a medley of black and blue fruits, liquorice strap layered with ink and sweet mocha. Generous and full in flavour with an abundance of fruit that edges on greedy. For the voracious Cabernet drinker, you are in for a treat. Acidity acts as a fountain of youth, maintaining the wine’s vitality despite its age. Age which uncompromised has beautifully fused tannins. A wine of verve and wisdom. Drink 2026–2030 Wicks Estate C.J. Wicks Pinot Noir 2022 G 93 Medium-deep crimson. Complex and brooding – boysenberry, ripe strawberries, vanillin, cinnamon, roasted beetroot showing a bit of polish. The palate wavers in the wind with a savouriness that is grounded by lovely fruit weight. A breath of star anise on the finish, the wine is gently guided by fine, well integrated tannins. C.J. Wicks tells an unfolding story in the glass. Drink now–2030 Almondcart Grenache Gris 2022 G 92 Lemon with a coral hue. A beguiling nose, honeydew, bees wax, honeysuckle, almond nougat and an interesting hint of rancio. Acid and viscosity are simpatico, showing surprising vitality despite the time in oak. Citrus fruit and macadamia are bedfellows in what is an enjoyable hedonistic wine. Drink now–2026 Anvers Kingsway Estate Grown Chardonnay 2022 G 92 Bright lemon. Intense nose on the riper spectrum, white nectarine, peach, praline and pistachio gelato. Plush and ripe, abundant in late picked stone fruits, pistachio nougat held by a powdery grip. Lovely varietal purity made in a generous style that will appeal to the masses. Long and luscious. Drink now–2026 Anvers Barbera Barbera 2022 G 92 Dark blue to black berry, brick dust, anise and black salt-liquorice, heaps to grab initial interest, with neatly proportioned styling to follow, good flavours and balanced structurals making this a satisfying drink which will benefit any Mediterranean and Italian fare. 14% alc Drink now–2030 Artwine The Real Thing Albariño 2024 G 92 Clear straw hued. Exotically perfumed, apricot, tangerine, marmalade and ocean spray. Acid meets fruit weight in a complementary yin and yang. Citrus fruits are together carried by a wave of salivating salinity. A curio, here is a wine that will capture the attention of its drinker. Drink now–2026
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