Wine Orbit Rates Chateau Tanunda new releases 93-96 Points
Wednesday, 26 February 2020Wine Orbit
Wine Review by Sam Kim
www.wineorbit.co.nz
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Winery Name |
Wine Name |
Region |
Points |
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Chateau Tanunda |
The Chateau Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 |
Barossa |
94 |
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It’s superbly ripe and fragrant, showing crème de cassis, dark cherry, anise and vanillin oak characters on the nose with a hint of dried herb complexity. The palate is superbly weighted and intensely flavoured, delivering plush mouthfeel and opulence while remaining refined and firmly structured by fine-grained tannins. A gorgeous expression of the variety offering terrific drinking. At its best: now to 2030. AU$35.00. www.chateautanunda.com. Jan 2020. |
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Chateau Tanunda |
The Chateau Single Vineyard Shiraz 2018 |
Barossa Valley |
94 |
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Sweetly fruited and perfumed, the wine shows Black Doris plum, raspberry, vanilla, toasted spice and roasted nut characters on the nose, leading to a succulent palate that’s mouthfilling and delicious. It’s fleshy and generous with excellent fruit power, finishing persistent and textured. At its best: now to 2030. AU$35.00. www.chateautanunda.com. Jan 2020. |
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Chateau Tanunda |
50 Year Old Vines Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 |
Barossa Valley |
95 |
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Magnificent, complex and engaging, this stunning rendition shows blackcurrant, dark plum, spicy oak, thyme and cocoa notes on the nose. It’s equally impressive on the palate with excellent concentration and richness, wonderfully complemented by polished tannins and velvety mouthfeel. At its best: now to 2037. AU$80.00. www.chateautanunda.com. Jan 2020. |
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Chateau Tanunda |
50 Year Old Vines Shiraz 2017 |
Barossa Valley |
95 |
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Offering fabulous fruit richness and seductive complexity, the wine shows dark fruit intensity on the nose combined with dark chocolate, olive, warm spice and cedary oak nuances. It's powerfully graceful on the palate, displaying multi-layered mouthfeel and silky tannins, leading to a gorgeously long lavish finish. At its best: now to 2037. AU$80.00. www.chateautanunda.com. Jan 2020. |
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Chateau Tanunda |
Grand Barossa Dry Rosé 2018 |
Barossa |
92 |
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Elegant and delicately lifted, the bouquet shows sweet raspberry, watermelon, nectarine and floral aromas, followed by a light and refreshing palate that's instantly appealing and lingering. Charming and highly enjoyable. At its best: now to 2021. AU$25.00. www.chateautanunda.com. Jan 2020. |
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Chateau Tanunda |
Grand Barossa Dry Riesling 2019 |
Barossa |
94 |
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It’s pristine and inviting on the nose showing nectarine, crunchy apple, lime sorbet and white floral characters, leading to a delightfully weighted palate that’s focused and concentrated. The wine offers fine texture and bright acidity, making it classically structured for a gracious development. At its best: 2021 to 2031. AU$25.00. www.chateautanunda.com. Jan 2020. |
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Chateau Tanunda |
Grand Barossa Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2018 |
Barossa |
93 |
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Soothing, comforting and delicious, the wine shows sweet plum, raspberry, hazelnut and mixed spice notes on the nose. It’s succulent and beautifully rounded on the palate, displaying expansive mouthfeel and flowing texture, leading to a lengthy velvety finish. At its best: now to 2026. AU$25.00. www.chateautanunda.com. Jan 2020. |
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Chateau Tanunda |
150 Year Old Vines Semillon 2019 |
Barossa Valley |
96 |
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Exhibiting poise and elegance, the wine shows lemon peel, Granny Smith apple and blossom aromas on the nose with a hint of beeswax. It’s linear and persistent with outstanding concentration backed by vibrant acidity, finishing impressively long and engaging. A wine of splendid purity and style. At its best: 2022 to 2034. AU$60.00. www.chateautanunda.com. Jan 2020. |
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