The Vintage Journal - McLaren Vale Guide 2022

Angove McLaren Vale Warboys Vineyard 2019 Shiraz Grenache $75

G 95

Medium deep crimson. Very appealing redcurrant, red plum, graphite aromas with hint marzipan, herb garden complexity. Supple and inky deep wine with ample sweet musky red plum, redcurrant fruits, and lacy chalky tannins with mineral complexity. Sturdy finish with stone fruit nuances. Impressively concentrated and approachable. Drink now–2030 14.5% alc Bec Hardy Wines Pertaringa Over the Top 2021 Shiraz $40 G 95 Deep crimson. Intense dark plum, blackberry, dark cherry with dark chocolate notes. Classical style with dark plum, blackberry fruits, fine gravelly textures and underlying roasted walnut, chinotto complexity. A slinky wine with lovely richness of flavour and mineral length. Brilliantly well-made. Drink now–2030 14.5% Bekkers 2020 Syrah Grenache $90 G 95 Medium deep crimson. Gorgeously scented wine with plentiful ripe plum, raspberry, blackberry fruits and underlying roasted almond/ walnut complexity. Buoyant and lively with saturated musky plum, raspberry fruits, lovely crisp fine tannins and fresh mineral acidity. Superb mid-palate density and richness before finishing chalky firm with plentiful red and black fruits. 56% Syrah/44% Grenache. A blend of four vineyards at Clarendon, Seaview and Blewitt Springs. Drink now–2030 14% alc Chapel Hill The Vicar 2020 Shiraz $75 G 95 Deep crimson. Intense bitter dark chocolate, blackberry, roasted chestnut aromas with wax polish notes. Beautifully concentrated wine with ample dark chocolate, blackberry, blackcurrant espresso flavours, with grainy, firm, a touch ferruginous tannins, superb mid-palate volume and underlying roasted chestnut/ vanilla/ hint ginger/ sesame complexity. Lovely sweet and savoury palate with the volume and balance for long- term aging. Drink 2025–2038 14.5% alc

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