Henschke Hill of Roses Shiraz 2021
G 97
Medium-deep crimson. Seductive blackberry pastille, boysenberry, mocha aromas with herbgarden notes. Generously concentrated palate with ample dark berry fruits, some mocha, roasted walnut complexity, fine persistent al dente brambly textures and fresh long quartz-like acidity. Finishes with a grip of firm bittersweet tannins. A muscular version of Hill of Grace with lovely polish, density and flow. Should last the distance. 14.5% alc Drink 2027–2040 Hentley Farm The Beast Shiraz 2023 G 97 Deep crimson. Intense dark chocolate cedar, black berry aromas with hits of wax polish. Beautifully balanced wine with pure blackberry pastille fruits, velvety form tannins and underlying roasted chestnut, cedar notes. Finishes Claret-firm with minerally notes. A beastly good Barossa Shiraz with very good ageing potential. Drink 2028–2042 Jacob’s Creek Our Limited Release Survivor Vine Barossa Shiraz 2021 G 97 An intense purple hue here. Tthe nose is all purple fruits, exhibiting aromas of plums and mulberries. This is plush and yet concentrated and reveals superb use of oak. The great 2021 vintage is shown to advantage here. Finely balanced, the palate moves more to black fruits with blackberry notes, along with tar and graphite. Seamless in structure, it is finely textured and beautifully crafted. A gorgeous Barossa Shiraz with a degree of refinement, there is so much to love here. Will handle twenty years without a hiccup. Under cork. Drink now–2045 Kaesler Wines Old Bastard Shiraz 2022 G 97 From a single vineyard planted in the Barossa back in 1983. Do not let the fun label and irreverent name fool you. This is serious wine. And seriously good wine. An opaque centre with a bright crimson rim, this is a mix of red and black fruits, with notes of cassis, spicy touches, tobacco leaves, chocolate, liquorice and coffee beans. The texture is delightfully plush with real intensity, immaculate balance and great length, finishing with cashmere tannins. The oak integration is superb. One can declare this a twenty-year proposition without hesitation. Love it. Drink now–2045 Mirus Vineyards Mirus Block 5 Sand Hill Shiraz 2023 G 97 Deep crimson. Beautiful pure blackberry pastille, mocha aromas with lifted aniseed/ bush garrigue notes. Smooth and chocolaty textured palate with lovely cassis, blackberry fruits, velvety tannins and well- balanced mocha/ espresso oak notes. Finishes chocolaty and long. Lovely richness and vinosity. Eye-catching Barossa Shiraz. Drink now–2036
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