Lobethal Road Tempranillo 2023
G 91
Medium crimson. Appealing herbal nose: oregano, bay leaf, sundried tomato – reminiscent of spaghetti Bolognese layered with plum and tree bark. Richly flavoured with great lift, lashings of boysenberry, dark cherry and sarsaparilla with a sprinkling of Italian spices. Savoury verging on rustic tannins paired with a crunchy bittersweet finish making for an intriguing wine. A wine to ponder. Drink now–2034 Longview VISTA Shiraz Barbera 2023 G 91 Medium crimson. Vibrantly aromatic, raspberry, gummy cherries, blueberry, creaming soda and a faint hint of potpourri. Well concentrated with ample berry fruits, laden in vanilla bean and sweet baking spice. Jumping with acidity, it lands on the spring of pliant tannins. A wine of conviviality. Drink now–2028 Longview Rosato – Nebbiolo Pinot Nero Rosé 2024 G 91 Salmon pink hue. Lovely lifted aromas of raspberry, watermelon infused with creaming soda and potpourri nuances. Salivating, crunchy and bright in style. A fresh cranberry bite cushioned by a ripe strawberries weight in the midpalate. The savoury Nebbiolo grip on the finish makes for a wonderful gastronomic wine. Drink now–2026 Mordrelle Basket Press Pinot Noir 2022 Pinot Noir 2022 G 91 Fruit sourced from the Ashton district, a note of cherry flesh, some dark rose petal, that fleshiness in the palate filling out in the mouth with other earthy/spice elements adding weight and texture – a sense of minerality in the finish. A savoury focused style. 13% alc Drink now–2030 Mt Lofty Ranges Vineyard S&G Chardonnay Chardonnay 2022 G 91 Small production, Lenswood estate vineyard derived, clearly good oak employed, subtle gingery notes across the senses, a bit of cream biscuit in there, with built-in textural mouthfeels and a slight savoury exit strategy. And a decent cellar future ahead.12.4% alc Drink now–2032 Nepenthe Albarino 2023 G 91 Clear lemon. My what a pretty nose. Bright aromatics; yellow nectarine, nashi pear, tutti fruity, steeped honey and camomile tea with a lick of wet stone. Great fruit weight, there is a fullness to this wine that envelops the palate. A touch of attractive sweetness works in tandem with the varietal’s saline lemon stamp, seeing the wine finish with a burst of freshness. A glass of this in the sun will have most set. Drink now–2025
South Australia 2024
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