Irvine Wines Altitude Barossa Valley Shiraz 2022
G 93
Fascinating to compare Shiraz from the same team and same vintage, with the only difference being the Barossa up against the Eden Valley (yes, I know it is not a competition, but it sort of is). This time, the Barossa wins the chocolates (as football commentators seem keen to say). But only by the proverbial whisker. The colour here is a very dark maroon. The wine is plush, ripe and balanced, not to mention utterly delicious. A cuddly texture with cashmere-like tannins, the nose gives us notes of chocolate, mocha, liquorice, dried herbs and bay leaves. The intensity is maintained from start to finish, with the length seriously impressive. Love it; this is surely a wine with a great future and it should continue to improve. Drink now–2040 Jacob’s Creek Our Limited Release Barossa Valley Bunchy Shiraz 2023 G 93 In the world of weird names given to wines – and that is one seriously big category – Bunchy Shiraz has to be right up there. Of course, as ever, it is what is in the bottle that counts. The wine is a dark, vibrant purple, with notes of plums, mulberries, mocha and coffee grinds. A touch of spicy oak is still in place. The texture is supple and seductive and there is excellent length here. Abundant, but very fine tannins tie things together at the finish. Like it a lot – just don’t worry about the weird name. Drink now–2037
John Duval Wines Entity Shiraz 2023
G 93
Medium-deep crimson. Dark chocolate, dark plum, hint peppermint aromas. Richly flavoured with dark berry, dark chocolate, touch black olive flavorus and fresh sinewy/ graphite tannins. Builds up Claret-firm at the finish. Drink now–2032 Kalleske Wines Greenock Shiraz 2023 G 93 Deep crimson. Reticent nose, black cherry, roasted walnut, earthy aromas black olive touch. Attractive fruit sweetness and volume of flavour – black cherry, raspberry fruits, lead pencil and hint roasted walnut. Firm lattice of tannin, good vigour and earthiness on the finish. Single Vineyard wine. Drink 2026–2034 Millon Wines Estate Shiraz 2022 G 93 Medium-deep crimson. Earthy, flinty, blackberry aromas with hints of mocha. Attractive blackberry jam, mocha, espresso flavours with undertones of flint and earth, chalky textures and fresh indelible acidity. Firm finish. Reduction will blow off. Drink now–2034
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