Heirloom Pinot Noir 2023
G 90
Medium-light crimson in colour. Immediate vibrancy, juicy strawberry and redcurrant fruits, tree sap, five spice and cedar. Buoyant on the palate with vibrant berry fruit coupled with cherry pip tannins. Finishes al dente with an attractive sarsaparilla spice. A well made wine of mass appeal. Drink now–2030 Heirloom Chardonnay 2023 G 90 Lustrous yellow colour. Intensely perfumed, apple juice, white nectarine, tinned pear, orange blossom and an air of vanilla cream cheese frosting. Instant hit of flavour, surprising zippiness misleads by the riper nose – grapefruit, nectarine and a tonic water savouriness. That initial forthright acidity is beautifully softened as the wine’s fine minerally texture allows it to slowly wane. A felicitous dinner guest. Drink now–2028 Heirloom Vineyards Pinot Grigio Pinot Gris/Grigio 2024 G 90 Super pale hay colour. A little ester showing to start, otherwise classic spiced apple aromatic notes. Fairly straight up varietal palate, a touch of phenolics and body building giving some structure to the finish. True to form. 12% alc Drink now–2028 Hesketh Wine Company Regional Selections Pinot Noir Pinot Noir 2023 G 90 Richer style, cola and Aperol-like aromas, some depth to the palate, darker cherry vibes, chewy yet with well-retained flavours. Nicely detailed, good supporting acidity, finishing with a mid-distance persistence. 12% alc Drink now–2030 K1 Reserve Chardonnay 2021 G 90 Glassy lemon. Lemon curd, lime zest, struck match and Brazil nut. Richly flavoured and sweet-fruited, lemon curd, tinned fruit salad with a pleasant moderating pithiness. Baking spice echo along the length towards a flaked almond finish. A dulcet Chardonnay. Drink now–2026 K1 Geoff Hardy Tempranillo 2022 G 90 Crimson with garnet rim. Fragrant black cherry, milk chocolate, brick dust, beginning to reveal tertiary notes of dried fig and prune. Brooding fruits on the palate are woven with a cloved thread. On the lighter end of the spectrum in body, chocolatey tannins are met with a sweet, spiced handshake. Drink now–2028 Lloyd Brothers Syrah Shiraz/Syrah 2022 G 90 Classic Hills Syrah approach, pepper and blue fruits, the palate straightforward with the same appeal. Juicy, feathery, resonant, flavours echoing with supportive acidity and a bright-hearted energy. 14% alc Drink now–2032
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