Wine Orbit
Wine Review by Sam Kim – June 2022
| Winery Name | Wine Name | Region | Points |
| Chateau Tanunda | Heritage Release Old Vine Shiraz 2019 | Barossa | 95 |
| Opulent and seductively complex, the bouquet shows dark fruit richness, cured meat, mocha, thyme and toasty oak characters. It’s equally satisfying on the palate delivering awesome weight and fleshy mouthfeel, wonderfully enhanced by velvety texture and layers of delicious flavours. At its best: now to 2035. $40.00. www.chateautanunda.com. May 2022. | |||
| Chateau Tanunda | Grand Barossa Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre 2021 | Barossa | 93 |
| Sweetly ripe and fabulously enticing, the bouquet shows dark plum, mulberry, hazelnut, cocoa and warm spice aromas, followed by a supple palate that’s juicy and lingering. Harmonious and deliciously drinkable. At its best: now to 2029. $25.00. www.chateautanunda.com. May 2022. | |||
| Chateau Tanunda | Grand Barossa Chardonnay 2021 | Barossa | 92 |
| Charming and elegantly expressed with white flesh nectarine, grapefruit, cashew and oatmeal nuances, it’s juicy and beautifully rounded in the mouth delivering fine texture and bright acidity. Mouth-watering and attractively drinking. At its best: now to 2026. $25.00. www.chateautanunda.com. May 2022. | |||
| Chateau Tanunda | The Chateau Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2021 | Eden Valley | 93 |
| Gorgeously composed and styled, the wine shows apricot, rockmelon, vanilla and cedar characters on the nose with a hint of brioche. The palate displays excellent weight and textured mouthfeel, wonderfully complemented by elegant oak infusion and refreshing acidity, making it highly enjoyable. At its best: now to 2029. $38.00. www.chateautanunda.com. May 2022. | |||
| Chateau Tanunda | Grand Barossa Shiraz 2020 | Barossa | 92 |
| Attractively fruited and instantly appealing with dark plum, spiced cherry, almond and warm spice aromas, it’s juicy and rounded in the mouth offering bright fruit flavours together with silky texture and fine tannins. Upfront and delightfully drinkable. At its best: now to 2027. $25.00. www.chateautanunda.com. May 2022. | |||
| Chateau Tanunda | Grand Barossa Dry Rosé 2021 | Barossa | 93 |
| Bright and fresh with red apple, strawberry, nectarine and floral aromas, it’s juicy and finely expressed on the palate delivering pristine fruit flavours with crisp acidity, flowing beautifully to a lengthy tasty finish. At its best: now to 2024. $25.00. www.chateautanunda.com. May 2022. | |||
| Chateau Tanunda | The Chateau Single Vineyard Shiraz 2020 | Barossa Valley | 94 |
| Stylish and richly fruited, the wine shows dark berry, Black Doris plum, toasted spice and cedar characters on the nose, followed by a sumptuous palate offering ripe fruit intensity combined with fleshy texture and beautifully integrated tannins, making it delectably appealing. At its best: now to 2035. $38.00. www.chateautanunda.com. May 2022. | |||
| Chateau Tanunda | 150 Year Old Vines Semillon 2021 | Barossa | 96 |
| Exhibiting stunning fruit purity and poise, the wine shows crunchy apple, lemon sorbet, white floral and oatmeal nuances on the nose, followed by a concentrated palate that’s brilliantly focused and linear. Crisp-dry and refined with an impressively long engaging finish, promising to evolve gracefully. At its best: 2024 to 2038. $70.00. www.chateautanunda.com. May 2022. | |||
| Chateau Tanunda | 50 Year Old Vines Shiraz 2019 | Barossa Valley | 96 |
| Gracefully rich and enticing, the bouquet shows blackberry, cedar, fragrant spice, olive and dark chocolate notes, leading to a mouthfilling palate offering splendid power and intensity while remaining harmonious and sophisticated. Wonderfully styled, it finishes seamless and compelling. At its best: 2025 to 2039. $80.00. www.chateautanunda.com. May 2022. | |||
| Chateau Tanunda | 100 Year Old Vines Shiraz 2019 | Barossa Valley | 97 |
| This spectacular shiraz is packed with dark fruit richness, spicy oak, tapenade, cocoa and potpourri aromas, followed by an opulent palate displaying exceptional concentration and depth. Multi-layered and expansive with dazzling richness as well as refined elegance, making it flatteringly classy. At its best: 2025 to 2045. $160.00. www.chateautanunda.com. May 2022. | |||
Ratings
| 5 Stars | 100 pts | |
| 5 | 96 – 100 | Exceptional quality exhibiting highest level of concentration and complexity. |
| 5 | 93 – 95 | Outstanding quality showing varietal purity and exemplifying regional type. |
| 4.5 | 89 – 92 | Excellent quality showing high level of concentration and balance. |
| 4 | 85 – 88 | Very good quality displaying attractive flavours and good balance. |
| 3.5 | 81 – 84 | Good quality, easy drinking with straightforward flavours. |
| Not all wines tasted by Wine Orbit are published including those rated below 3 stars. | ||