K1 by Geoff Hardy Sauvignon Blanc Sauvignon Blanc 2023
G 91
Delicate florals, fragrant with a lily/jasmine-like spice, citrus notes more in the lemon to tangelo spectrum, lemongrass bathroom salts in play as well. A measured tang and tingle to the palate, allow this wine to satisfy with more desirability. Drink now–2025 K1 by Geoff Hardy Fumé Blanc Sauvignon Blanc 2023 G 91 Floral, preserved lemon, tangy lime, intriguing to the senses, with concentration and intensity of flavours and tang in the palate, some woodiness in the background, depth and interest in the whole expression. 12.8% alc Drink now–2028 K1 by Geoff Hardy Cabernet-Merlot Cabernet-Merlot 2021 G 91 Sweet-fruited from the start. Classic aromas, blacker berries, subtle dark choc with a faint mint, very easy-going with nicely weighted tannins and flavours working their harmonies for a complete and friendly, approachable style of wine. 14.2% alc Drink now–2030
K1 by Geoff Hardy Tzimmakin Shiraz-Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
G 91
Poured from a massively heavy bottle. Made from air-dried fruit to intensify the flavour and power, alcohol maxing at 15% abv. Sweet palate notes, barely any sense of varietal aromatics, big and chewy in the palate construction, spicy, peppery. Suits a particular taste for concentrated muscle-proud red wine. Diam. Drink now–2028 K1 by Geoff Hardy NV Sparkling Sparkling NV G 91 Pale pink, telling of its Pinot Noir/Chardonnay cuvée, the faintest of cut white strawberry aromas, lovely fresh palate tingle, and light-heady mousse. Well made, easy-going party styling. Drink now–2028 Lloyd Brothers Pinot Noir Syrah Pinot Noir Syrah 2022 G 91 A 70/30 percentage blend of these two red varieties, the combo with plenty of positive form in Australian wine traditions. Dark cherry fruit, bush florals, perhaps a waft of boronia, juicy and crimson fruited in the medium-weighted palate, peppery spice adding a seasoning in the finish, tannins holding sticky and firm. Worth a shot. 13.5% alc Drink now–2032
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