Gatt Wines Shiraz 2022
G 92
Medium-deep crimson. Fragrant black cherry, liquorice aromas with underlying biscuity notes. Well concentrated and richly flavoured with ample red and blackberry fruits and ripe chocolaty tannins. Sweet and savoury wine with a drying finish. Drink 2026–2034 Gibson Wines The Dirtman Shiraz 2023 G 92 Deep crimson. Glossy blackberry, dark cherry, chinotto, hint bush garrigue aromas and flavours with underlying cedar notes and fine chalky textures. Finishes firm and crispy with plentiful juicy fruits. Drink now–2030 Greenock Creek Roennfeldt Road Shiraz 2020 G 92 Deep crimson. Dark berry, black olive, sandalwood aromas. Impressively concentrated dark berry espresso, sandalwood flavours and underlying cedar tannins. Finishes chocolaty and crisp with aniseed/ liquorice notes. A touch chunky in dimension. Drink now–2036 Hayes Family Wines Estate Block 9 Shiraz 2023 G 92 Dark maroon, lighter on the rim, the nose exhibits a range of appealing notes, including chocolate, dry herbs, tobacco leaves, woodsmoke, and warm earth. There is good power on the palate and a lingering, persistent finish with very fine tannins. It will continue to improve over the next decade. Drink now–2035 Kaesler Wines Old Vine Shiraz 2023 G 92 The colour for this delicious Barossa Shiraz is a deep dark cherry red. The nose reveals a gentle touch of vanillin oak, along with spices, black cherries, raspberries, milk chocolate, cranberries and kirsch. Lovers of Barossa Shiraz will find this an utterly delicious style. There are fine yet firm tannins, good length and we see touches of dry herbs emerge on the palate. Lots to like here. Under cork. Drink now–2033 Schild Estate Angus Brae Shiraz 2023 G 92 Medium-deep crimson. Flinty dark berry dark chocolate aromas with herbal notes. Sweet fruited palate with smooth dark berry fruits, dark chocolate notes and persistent velvety tannins. Builds up firm and tight with juicy fruit notes. Drink now–2032
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