The Vintage Journal - McLaren Vale Guide 2022

Serafino Wines Sharktooth 2020 Chardonnay $40

G 93

Pale colour. Intense tropical aromas, grilled peach, crème brûlée, cashew nut and vanilla creamy marzipan notes. Generous ripe peach, nectarine, vanilla bean, and hint of butterscotch flavours that are rich with a creaminess on the palate well integrated with indelible acidity. Finishes al dente firm. 12.5% Oliver’s Taranga 2022 Vermentino $28 G 91 Pale colour. Lime cordial, lemon curd, green pear with verbena and tarragon aromas. Well-concentrated lime, green apple complexity with appealing fruit ripeness to complement linear acidity. Attractive fullness with a long, saline finish. Drink now–2024 Varney Wines 2022 Rosé of Grenache $27 G 91 Light salmon. Perfumed strawberry, cranberry and hint of white florals and spice leading to delicate, white strawberry, pomegranate and watermelon on the finish. Beautiful, soft creaminess on palate complimented by fine, lacy texture and crunchy acidity. 13.2% Varney Wines 2022 Vermentino $27 G 91 Pale colour. Perfumed saline, green apple, pearskin with floral aromas. Fresh green apple, white grapefruit, lime flavours with a loose-knit chalky texture and crunchy acidity. Appealing mid-palate weight before finishing fresh and pure with attractive phenolic grip. Drink now–2024

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