Tim Smith Grenache 2022
G 95
Medium-deep crimson. Fresh musky plum, chinotto, touch Campari aromas. Smooth and supple palate with lovely red plum, strawberry, Campari flavours, fine loose-knit chalky textures and fresh indelible acidity. A touch of star anise/heat at the finish. Drink now–2028 14.5% alc Two Hands Gnarly Dudes Shiraz 2023 G 95 A hugely popular Barossa Shiraz, which is cracking value, the wine is named after a nod to a film that surely appears amongst everyone’s favourites, The Big Lebowski . A dark maroon hue, the nose exhibits a wonderful array of aromatics – mocha, mud cake, soy, lavender, plums, beef stock, leather, black fruits and dark chocolate. A rich and richly flavoured Shiraz, generously structured and approachable, it offers a supple texture and very fine, sleek tannins. There is a lingering finish over which the intensity in this wine is maintained for the full journey. A 10-year proposition, this really is great buying. Drink now–2034 Two Hands Mengler’s Hill Shiraz 2022 G 95 Under diam, this is heavy bottle territory – the wine is nowhere near as old- fashioned as the container. The colour is magenta/purple/black. Things really lift with the gorgeous aromas, the first impression being a freshly baked cherry pie. Black fruits, beef stock, plums, mocha, liquorice and dark chocolate are all evident. Richly flavoured, this is generous and balanced with fine acidity and medium weight, such is the refinement. The quality oak has been deftly handled. Excellent length, a seamless structure and fine tannins, there are hints of almond bitterness on the finish. Expect this to provide pleasure for the next 10 to 12 years, likely much
longer. Drink now–2036 Whistler Wines Shiver Shiraz 2022
G 95
Medium crimson. Fragrant bouquet, mulberry and violets, hint of peppery spice. Fresh, medium-bodied and elegant. Attractive vibrancy, hint of white flowers/ apricot kernel with supple velvety tannins. Finishes long with excellent line and length, minty overtones to the close. 13.9% alc Drink now–2029
Whistler Wines Estate Shiraz Cabernet 2022
G 95
Deep crimson. Lovely blackberry dark chocolate ginger aromas with a touch of aniseed. Blackberry, praline liquorice flavours, slinky/chalky tannins and underlying savoury notes. Finishes inky with a soft velvety tannin plume. Bloody nice wine. 14% alc Drink now–2030
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