Wine Orbit Latest Reviews for June 2022
Chateau Tanunda
Established in 1890, privately owned by the Geber family and home to Grand Barossa and Old Vine Expressions
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Chateau Tanunda
Heritage Release Old Vine Shiraz 2019
95 points
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.
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Chateau Tanunda
Grand Barossa Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre 2021
93 points
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.
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Chateau Tanunda Grand Barossa Chardonnay 2021
92 points
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.
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Chateau Tanunda
The Chateau Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2021
93 points
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.
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Chateau Tanunda
Grand Barossa Shiraz 2020
92 points
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.
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Chateau Tanunda
Grand Barossa Dry Rosé 2021
93 points
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.
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Chateau Tanunda
The Chateau Single Vineyard Shiraz 2020
94 points
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 a 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
96 points
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.
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Chateau Tanunda
50 Year Old Vines Shiraz 2019
96 points
Gracefully rich and enticing, the bouquet shows blackberry, cedar, fragrant spice, olive and dark chocolate notes, leading to a mouth-filling 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.
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Chateau Tanunda
100 Year Old Vines Shiraz 2019
97 points
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 ?– 96 - 100 points
Exceptional quality exhibits the highest level of concentration and complexity.
5 Stars – 93-95 points
The outstanding quality showing varietal purity and exemplifying regional type.
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4.5 Stars – 89-92 points
Excellent quality showing high level of concentration and balance.
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4 Stars – 85-88 points
Very good quality displaying attractive flavours and good balance.
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3.5 Stars – 81-84 points
Good quality, easy drinking with straightforward flavours.
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Area Manager
2 年Have tried most of the Reds. Absolutely awesome