Aussie Rules
A few familiar names highlight this group of Australian wines. John Duval is the former winemaker at Penfolds, who founded his own label in 2003. Leeuwin is well-known for its vibrant whites from Western Australia.
JOHN DUVAL Cabernet Sauvignon Barossa Compono 2021 (94, $40) Aromatic, distinctive; amaretto, morello cherry, framboise, red licorice, caraway, cumin, tobacco
PENFOLDS Shiraz South Australia Bin 28 2022 (93, $40) Framboise, cherry, pomegranate, vanilla, almond nougat, milk chocolate, cedar, Saigon cinnamon, clove; ripe, fleshy
LONGVIEW Shiraz-Barbera Adelaide Hills Vista 2021 (91, $18) Plush, juicy; maraschino cherry, raspberry, kirsch, cedar, black licorice, fennel, star anise, chai tea, milk chocolate, tobacco
BURGE FAMILY Cabernet Sauvignon Barossa Corryton Burge 2022 (90, $19) Blackberry, huckleberry, cassis, spearmint, bittersweet chocolate, licorice, toasted herbs; velvety, seamless
FIRST DROP Cabernet Sauvignon McLaren Vale…
