John Duval Wines Entity Shiraz 2022
G 96
Deep crimson. Lovely pure blackberry, dark chocolate aromas with espresso/ marzipan notes. Deeply concentrated and classically structured with superb blackberry, praline flavours, slinky firm tannins and well integrated roasted coffee, marzipan notes. Finishes claret-like with a tang of acidity. Drink now–2036 Langmeil The Fifth Wave Grenache 2022 G 96 Medium-deep crimson. Intense musky plum, violet aromas with some roasted hazelnut notes. Slinky and animated wine with lovely musky red plum, red cherry, sweet strawberry glacé notes and well balanced chalky textures. Finishes crunchy, hint peppery and pure. Super wine with seductive pure red berry fruits, sinuous textures and impressive mineral length. 14.8% alc Drink now–2027 Paulmara Estates Aristotle Shiraz 2020 G 96 Deep crimson. Classical dark chocolate, blackberry aromas with marzipan, vanilla notes. Supple and chocolaty with blackberry, dark cherry, praline, mocha flavours and persistent velvety/chalky tannins. Builds up claret firm with some roasted chestnut walnut notes. Richly flavoured, voluminous and fresh with attractive density and flow. Should develop very well. Drink now–2040 14.5% alc Paulmara Estates Areti Marananga Shiraz 2021 G 96 Opaque colour with pure blackberry pastilles, choc blackberry and earthy spices with a rich vein of toasted coconut/vanilla oak. Richly textured and flavoured cocoa, roasted meat and crushed spice flavours with firm layered tannins to finish. Drink 2028–2040 Penfolds Bin 150 Marananga Shiraz 2022 G 96 Deep crimson. Fresh blackberry dark chocolate marzipan aromas with geosmine/ graphite notes. Dense velvety wine with dark blackberry, dark chocolate, vanilla, marzipan favours and plentiful fine chocolaty / al dente tannins. Some liquorice at the finish. A beautifully concentrated wine with superb density and torque. Still needs time to integrate but a stylish vintage. 14.5% alc Drink 2026–2036 Sons of Eden Freya Eden Valley Riesling Riesling 2024 G 96 Masterfully put together wine with joyful aromas of native bush florals and lemon- saline powders, superbly balanced flavours and acidity, all singing from the same song sheet and lingering with a finely tapered finish. A complete and assured statement of variety and region. Drink now–2034
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