Hewitson Cask 66 Shiraz 2022
Yalumba The Octavius Shiraz 2019
G 97
G 97
9 Medium-deep crimson. Intense inky, blackberry, black cherry, dark chocolate, chinotto aromas with marzipan vanilla hint oatmeal notes. Beautifully balanced and generously proportioned wine with ample inky, pure blackberry fruits, hint of sage, supple chocolaty firm tannins and underlying praline, mocha, marzipan, roasted chestnut notes. Finishes chocolaty firm and long. A classical Barossa Shiraz style with the volume and sinuous structure to last the distance. 19 months’ maturation in 25% new French oak barriques and hogsheads, the balance in seasoned French oak hogsheads and octaves. Drink 2030–2048+ 14.5% alc Yalumba The Signature Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2014 G 97 Medium-deep crimson. Beautiful cassis, dark plum, vanilla aromas with hints of tobacco leaf. Well-developed blackcurrant, dark plum fruits, a touch of liquorice, chalky firm but sinuous textures, lovely mid-palate volume and well-integrated vanilla, marzipan, roasted hazelnut notes. Finishes chalky firm and long with tobacco/espresso notes. Very well-balanced wine with lovely density, richness and volume. At a very good stage of development, but should continue to mature evenly for years to come. 21 months’ maturation in 32% new and seasoned Yalumba- coopered French barriques and Hungarian hogsheads. Some seasoned American oak as well. 14% alc Drink now–2032 Yalumba The Octavius Shiraz 2009 G 97 Medium-deep crimson. A classical Barossa Shiraz with generous blackberry, dark chocolate, liquorice aromas and hints of herb garden, polished leather and spice. Very well concentrated wine with generous blackberry, dark plum, dark chocolate, panforte flavours, plentiful loose-knit chalky firm tannins, lovely inky density and some spicy, earthy notes. Chocolaty firm finish. Wonderful complexity volume and richness. The scent and purity of the Eden Valley sings through the density and flow of Barossa Valley fruit. 20 months’ maturation in 39% new French and American oak octaves, the balance in seasoned barriques, hogsheads and octaves. 13.5% alc Drink now–2035 Kalleske Wines Greenock Shiraz 2022 G 96+ Deep crimson. Intense blackberry, dark chocolate, hint marzipan aromas with aniseed notes, Ripe and voluminous with deep-set pure blackberry, dark chocolate flavours, fine chocolaty textures and fresh black liquorice complexity. Bittersweet finish. Very appealing as a young wine with tremendous density, energy and flow. How will it age? Drink now–2030+
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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The Vintage Journal – Regional Focus
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