Amelia Park Wines
G 93
Cabernet Merlot 2020 Deep crimson. Fresh black cherry, blackcurrant, plum, iodine/graphite aromas. Elemental and juicy sweet with ample dark berry fruits, brambly textures and some espresso complexity. Finshes muscular/leafy firm with graphite/chinotto notes. 75% cabernet sauvignon, 15% merlot, 7.5% malbec, 7.5% petit verdot. 2022–2030 Chapman Grove Wines G 93 Atticus Grande Reserve 2018 Medium-deep crimson. Intense cassis, herbal aromas with some nougat notes. Medium-bodied and supple with attractive blackcurrant pastille, blackberry fruits, fine chalky firm, hint sappy tannins and some vanilla nougat notes. Finishes muscular firm with fresh persistent acidity. Cabernet blend. 2022–2030 Chapman Grove Wines G 93 Atticus The Finch Collection 2016 Medium-deep crimson. Smoked meats, dark cherry, blackberry, plum, nougat aromas. Complex inky palate with plentiful dark berry fruits, some smoky/nougat notes and fine gritty tannins. Finishes firm and tight with pronounced juicy acidity. ‘Bordeaux blend.’ 2022–2028 Clairault Streicker G 93 Streicker Ironstone Block Old Vine 2016 Medium-deep crimson. Mulberry, cassis, hint dark chocolate aromas with herb notes. Fleshy and sweet-fruited with pure blackcurrant, dark chocolate flavours and fine supple textures. Builds up gritty firm at the finish. Some minerally/saline notes. Very expressive wine combining smoothness and vigour very well. 100% cabernet sauvignon. 2022–2030 Fermoy G 93 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 Medium-deep crimson. Intense dark berry, earthy aromas with mocha/ walnutty notes. Inky deep cassis, mulberry fruits, fine slinky textures, some mid-palate viscosity, well balanced savoury/roasted walnut oak notes and attractive earthy complexity. 100% cabernet sauvignon. 2022– 2030 Fishbone Wines G 93 Joseph River Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Medium-deep crimson. Blackcurrant cedar dark chocolate aromas. Well concentrated cassis, mulberry fruits, lovely inky density, fine powdery textures, some savoury notes and attractive mineral length. Finishes bittersweet with chinotto notes. 100% cabernet sauvignon. 2022–2032
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