The Barossa Mag Summer 2018-19 | Page 57

WINE REVIEWS // T H E B AROSSA MAG | 57 DUTSCHKE YELLAND & PAPPS ST HALLETT PAISLEY WINES 80 BLOCK SECOND TAKE GARDEN OF EDEN TURNTABLE ST JAKOBI GRENACHE 2017 SHIRAZ 2016 BAROSSA VALLEY VINEYARD GRENACHE SHIRAZ MERLOT 2015 MATARO 2017 Dutschke crafts a wonderful take on Merlot: fragrant, spicy and packed with red fruits. The great 2015 vintage has given birth to a strong rendition: bright, detailed, finely structured and impeccably tuned for a long life in the cellar. A delightfully modern take on 115 year old Barossa Grenache vines, in a refreshing, fragrant, tangy morello cherry and wild strawberry guise. A considerable 64% whole bunch is well moderated, infusing lift, herbal complexity and fine-tuned tannins without overwhelming elegantly played fruit. The spice and fragrance of the Eden Valley shine in a fine-boned structured, medium- bodied style of crunchy red and black berry fruits and elegant persistence. A finely crafted lunchtime style and just the thing to pour as an on-premise exclusive. Derek Fitzgerald says he is about the big 'G' and the little 'S' - and his new vintage blend is proof. It exemplifies the personality of Grenache in a bright and crunchy style. Refreshing acidity works in harmony with finely textured tannins in this well-crafted, great value and a friendly quaffer. dutschkewines.com yellandandpapps.com sthallett.com paisleywines.com 93 POINTS $25 93 POINTS $40 92 POINTS $25 91 POINTS $22.50