Camino by Jason Barrette Chardonnay 2023
G 90
Straw with translucent rim. Exotic and ripe aromatics: ginger biscuit, guava, musk stick and tangerine. Creamy yet light – the palate sees a citrus zing at the fore layered with butterscotch and crystallised ginger. Tulle-like in texture, the flavours roll across languid and with good length. A wine with great panache. Drink now– 2028 Catlin Ernest Guy Grüner Veltliner Grüner Veltliner 2017 G 90 Yes, the 2017 vintage is correct, and a fascinating insight into the ageability of this variety, which opens with a similar nose to older Riesling, some lime oil and herbed wax – a note also that the colour has yet to turn to gold. The palate has tapered somewhat in flavour intensity, while its pithiness remains. Curiosity here and worth exploring further. 13.5% alc Drink now Cobbs Hills Estate Onkaparinga Pinot Gris 2024 G 90 Pale colour. Reticent nose lemongrass, citrus blossom, tinned pears, guava and a whiff of hay. Entering the riper zone with preserved lemon and pears stewed in baking spice – nutmeg and clove echoing to the finish. Bittersweet textured, citrus pith creates interest to a well-made wine. Drink now–2026 Dandelion Vineyard Twilight of the Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2023 G 90 Lemon with a fluorescent edge. A citrus impression: lemon and yuzu with a Granny Smith bite – delicately cool climate. Zingy and taut along the palate, citrus fruits meld with green apple and quince. An appealing chalkiness coats the palate as the wine holds with good length and vitality. A wine for under the sun. Drink now–2026 Golding Wines Rosie May Chardonnay Chardonnay 2023 G 90 Subtle aromas: orchard florals, cut stone fruit, some baking spice in the background, with more clarity in the Chardonnay characters once tasting: white nectarine, sliced sourdough, white miso and creamed almond-like notes all fill the mouth with a textural expression. Drink now–2028 Heirloom Pinot Noir 2023 G 90 Light crimson. A reticent nose, beetroot, cranberry, blood orange and notes of sage and nigella seeds. Surprising power on the palate, driven by red cherry, chinotto and a touch of menthol on the finish. Vibrant with good persistency. Drink now–2026
South Australia 2024
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