Lobethal Road Chardonnay 2024
G 90
Almost translucent in the glass. An archetypical white stone-fruit nose, with added hints of lemongrass and camomile. A delicately wound palate of white nectarine, grapefruit and early picked passionfruit. Fine lacey texture, well balanced acidity and an appealing chalkiness on the finish. A bashful wine that will reveal more with time. Drink now–2026
Longview Devil’s Elbow Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
G 90
Medium-deep crimson. Lifted blackcurrant, mulberry, anise, tarragon with a hint of gravel dustiness. Juicier style in a fresh berry medley interwoven with anise and potting soil. Beautiful freshness and drive complemented by loose-knit tannins. An affable Cabernet. Drink now–2030 Longview Twin Palms Pinot Noir 2024 G 90 Lustrous raspberry hue. Juicy and bright, cranberry, redcurrant, sour cherry, red frog confectionary and breath of flint. Good reverberation of fruit, the tannins not too firm, not too soft; in the words of Goldilocks, ‘Just right’. A sundeck Pinot with wonderful crunch. Drink now–2026 Mt Lofty Ranges Vineyard Down the Road Gewürztraminer 2024 G 90 Clear straw. Reticent nose, musk, rose petal, frangipani and orange blossom. A luscious wine with a natural floral sweetness contoured by a pleasant tang. A spicy flourish on the finish, the literal expression of its name, Gewürz [spice], and a
beautiful nod to the varietal. Drink now–2025 Mt Lofty Ranges Vineyard Aspire Riesling Riesling 2024
G 90
Carrying its Lenswood sub-district sourcing. This variation off its estate vineyard is, as they say themselves, ‘ambitious’ in its style, the aromas showing a touch of volatility and brininess, with some mandarin-skin-like notes, the palate suggesting spice and lees texture, acidity balanced and lengthy. An unusual expression that requires an inquiring mind. 12.5% alc Drink now–2035 Mt Lofty Ranges Vineyard Aspire Chardonnay Chardonnay 2023 G 90 Relatively straightforward, definable Chardonnay without too many tricks applied. Fruit-focused, white peach, nicely balanced finish. Happy Chardonnay land. Drink now–2025
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