Hewitson Cask 66 Shiraz 2022
G 97
The reference to ‘66’ in the name here is a nod to the address of the winery, 66 Seppeltsfield Road. Every year, there is a small batch of Shiraz from one of their vineyards, which really steps up and astounds. It becomes this wine. The colour here is a deep, dark, near black/purple. The nose just screams all class, and there are notes of chocolate, aniseed, smoked meats, blackcurrants, spices, violets, plums and a little Christmas cake. The texture is seductive, supple and very much part of an impressively constructed wine while the oak is handled superbly. There is great length through to silky tannins, bright acidity and near perfect balance. A stunner which will drink beautifully for the next 15 to 20 years. Drink now–2044
Kaesler Wines Age of Light Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
G 97
Deep crimson. Intense cassis, black cherry, elderberry aromas with ginger, vanilla, touch leafy notes. Beautifully balanced cabernet with pure blackcurrant pastille, black cherry fruits, plentiful fine-grained/al dente/cedary tannins and well- balanced vanilla. mocha, notes. Finishes firm and tight, yet long, buoyant and pure. An exceptional Barossa Cabernet. Drink 2025–2042 13.5% alc Schild Estate Moorooroo Shiraz 2021 G 97 One of the Barossa’s elite Shiraz, from a stunning vintage and ancient vines, so it is fair to say that much was expected. It delivered in spades. The vines, known classified as Ancestor vines, were planted back in 1847. They come from the last four remaining rows of Shiraz planted by Ann Jacobs (if that name does not ring any bells, think of creeks). Under cork, 2814 bottles were made. This is an opaque maroon. The wine offers serious concentration and power with aromas weaving their way through chocolate, tar, graphite, mocha, blackberries and cassis. Finely structured with a satiny texture, fine acidity and silky tannins, there is great length here. The palate sees the emergence of more chocolate and cassis. An absolute pleasure to drink and will be for at least the next 20 years. Drink now–2044 The Standish Wine Company The Relic Shiraz 2022 G 97 Deep crimson. Intense, dark chocolate, graphite, roasted chestnut, apricot, black cherry aromas. Plush, velvety and inky deep with deep-set blackberry pastille, black cherry, apricot, dark chocolate flavours, superb fine-grained and loose-knit tannins, and integrated roasted chestnut, vanilla notes. Finishes chocolaty and minerally. Wonderful density, complexity and vigour. Drink now–2036 14.9% alc The Standish Wine Company The Standish Shiraz 2022 G 97 Deep crimson. Intense dark cherry, stone fruit, aniseed aromas with beautiful vanilla, roasted chestnut, hint graphite notes. Richly flavoured and buoyant wine with ample black cherry pastille, apricot flavours, brambly textures and well- integrated new oak. Finishes grainy firm with tannin plume. Expressive and classic. Drink now–2035 14.9% alc
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