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Tim Smith Wines Roussanne 2024
G 96
Medium pale colour. Waxy, apricot, ripe peach, pear skin aromas with hints of varnish. Generous and impactful with lovely waxy stone fruit flavours, bittersweet textures, lovely volume and fresh pure acidity. Characterful and delicious wine. Best to drink as a youngster. Drink now–soon Alkina Estate Semillon 2024 G 95 Medium pale colour. Fresh waxy lemon curd, pear skin, tonic water hint marzipan aromas with lifted notes. Richly flavoured wine with waxy pear, lemon curd, fine chalky textures, lovely creamy viscosity and underlying marzipan notes. Finishes crispy and long. On the margins but it works very well. Drink now–soon Eden Hall Grüner Veltliner 2024 G 93 From a single vineyard in the Eden Valley, this has a degree of finesse and elegance that one normally does not expect in this variety. A deep straw hue, there are notes of pears, citrus and apples and a tiny flick of mint. Bright acidity, this is fresh and exhibits good energy and focus. Impressive length here, this is a delicious Grüner and will continue to drink well for at least the next five years plus. Drink now–2030. Torbreck Vintners The Steading Blanc Roussanne Marsanne Viognier 2024 G 93 An intriguing blend of Roussanne, Marsanne and Viognier from the Barossa, this is a gleaming pale lemon hue with most attractive aromatics. We weave through notes of stone fruits, peaches, ginger, apricots and spices with a gentle minerally backing. There is a creamy texture and a slight hazelnut touch on the finish. The wine has good balance and a very long finish. Much to like here and it should only become even more interesting in the years to come. Drink now–2033. Heggies Vineyard Cloudline Chardonnay 2024 G 92 A pale lemon hue, the nose opens with hints of nutmeggy oak, followed by notes of grapefruit, ginger, a hint of peach, cinnamon and hazelnuts. There is juicy acidity running through this, and the wine has decent length and fine balance. Quite delicious now, this is a very fine Eden Valley Chardonnay. Drink now–2028.
Barossa 2025
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