Great news with some excellent reviews just being released from Sam Kim at Wine Orbit for some upcoming release vintages.
Leading the way, with our highest ever rating from this, or any, publication, is next year’s release of The Everest Shiraz 2021 with 99 Points. This is only the second review for the 2021, with Dave Brookes at the Halliday Wine Companion already rating it 95 points.
The 100 Year Old Vines Shiraz 2021 was awarded 97 points just days after also receiving a GOLD Medal from the Mundus Vini 2024 competition in Germany, and already receiving a Grand Gold at the Berlin Wine Trophy 24, and a Gold Medal at the Global Syrah Masters 24.
WINE ORBIT REVIEWS – AUGUST 2024
- The Everest Shiraz 2021 – 99 Points – release July 2025
‘’Immensely complex and captivating, the bouquet shows black/blueberry, vanilla, cocoa, charcuterie, Asian spice and cedary oak characters. The palate delivers exceptional weight and substantial mouthfeel, wonderfully complemented by plush texture and layers of velvety tannins. Exquisitely composed with layers of delectable flavours, it’s graceful and majestic. At its best: 2028 to 2049.’’
- 100 Year Old Vines Shiraz 2021 – 97 points – release July 2025
”The wine combines power and refinement, showing blackberry, toasty oak, smoked game, warm spice and mocha characters on the nose, leading to a concentrated palate offering outstanding depth and persistency. Wonderfully composed and expressed with multi-layered mouthfeel, backed by beautifully melded tannins, finishing sumptuous and delicious. At its best: 2026 to 2041.”
- Terroirs of the Barossa Ebenezer Shiraz 2022 – 95 points – release July 2025
”This is gorgeously perfumed on the nose, showing dark fruit intensity, toasted spice, star anise and roasted hazelnut aromas. The palate is equally impressive with excellent weight and plump mouthfeel, splendidly supported by beautifully infused tannins, finishing persistent and satisfying. At its best: now to 2037.”
- Terroirs of the Barossa Greenock Shiraz 2022 – 95 points – release this month!
”Richly fruited and enticing, the wine shows black/blueberry, violet, smoked game, cedar and espresso aromas, followed by a concentrated palate offering terrific power and opulence, well framed by layers of polished tannins, finishing long and brooding. At its best: now to 2037.”
- The Chateau Single Vineyard Grenache 2023 – 94 points – release December 2024
”This is immediately appealing on the nose, showing sweet cherry, wild strawberry, floral and Moroccan spice nuances. The palate displays soothing mouthfeel and fleshy texture, well supported by layers of elegant tannins. Wonderfully harmonious and varietally expressive, making it highly enjoyable. At its best: 2026 to 2037.”
- Grand Barossa Dry Riesling 2024 – 93 points – release October 2024
”Fine with excellent clarity, the delicately fragrant bouquet shows lime cordial, fresh fig, crunchy apple and white floral aromas, followed by a linear palate that’s focused and finely flowing. Splendidly structured and balanced with a lengthy mouth-watering finish. At its best: 2026 to 2036.”
- Grand Barossa Chardonnay 2023 – 92 points – available now
”Pristine and elegantly complex, the bouquet shows apricot, Gala apple, nougat and roasted cashew nuances, leading to a beautifully weighted palate offering creamy texture and bright acidity. Splendidly balanced and harmonious with a lingering, refined finish. At its best: now to 2029.”