Poonawatta The 1880 Shiraz 2021
G 96
A stellar Barossa Shiraz from a great vintage, this gives lovers of the style absolutely everything they could wish for. A very dark maroon hue, the nose has notes of blackberries, liquorice, blueberries, black cherries, plums and cassis. The oak is deftly handled and there is a seductive texture with the most silky tannins. Well balanced throughout, this has exceptional length. A wine which will benefit from time in the cellar, even though it is approachable and generous at this early stage. Love it. Drink now–2045 Purple Hands Purple Hands Planta Circa Ancestor Vine Shiraz 2023 Deep crimson. Blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, dark chocolate aromas with brambly/ leafy notes. Supple and sweet fruited with blackberry/ cassis. Dark plum, chocolate fruits, fine-grained/ sinuous tannins, and well-integrated mocha oak/ Lovely wine. Drink now–2036 Schild Estate Narrow Road Shiraz Cabernet 2022 G 96 Deep crimson. Pure blackberry, liquorice aromas with marzipan, vanilla, roasted chestnut notes. Deeply set and pure with ample blackberry praline flavours, beautifully balanced new oak notes and long fine grained tannins. Textbook Claret style with superb definition and flow.
Drink now–2040 Schubert Estate Goose Yard Block Shiraz 2020
G 96
Deep crimson. Attractive blackberry, graphite mocha aromas with hints of liquorice. Beautifully concentrated blackberry, mocha, praline flavours and plentiful loose-knit dense chalky tannins. Very good volume and richness. Firm chocolaty finish. Drink now–2040 Schwarz Wine Co Nitschke Block Shiraz 2022 G 96 Deep crimson. Lovely dark chocolate, blackberry aromas with hints of liquorice. Generous and inky deep with ample dark berry dark chocolate flavours and fresh velvety smooth tannins. Finishes cedar firm with mineral herbgarden notes. A really likeable and versatile style. Drink now–2035
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