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New Releases: Australia / Austria
93 Mr. Riggs Shiraz-Cabernet Sauvignon
McLaren Vale-Coonawarra The Chap 2013 $90
Dense and succulent, offering a terrific mix of savory, san- precise pear, green apple and freshly grated ginger flavors,
dalwood, mineral, loam and rosemary details that mingle
with plump blackberry and plum flavors, showing touches
of Kalamata olive and black licorice. All of the power is
wrapped up in velvety tannins. Long finish. Shiraz and
Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now through 2034. 200 cases
imported.—M.W.
93 Penfolds Shiraz Adelaide Magill Estate 2017
$130 A powerful, juicy mouthful of raspberry and cherry
flavors sings through muscular tannins. Notes of mahog-
any, red licorice, toasted herb and cedar linger on the long
and spicy finish, with a hint of Earl Grey tea. Drink now
through 2035. 40 cases imported.—M.W.
93 Two Hands Shiraz Mc-
Laren Vale Angels’ Share 2018
$30 Framboise, cherry and cur-
rant flavors are intense and focused,
with a complex beam of rosemary
and cigar box notes, backed by
dense, sink-your-teeth-into-them
tannins that add rich density. Fin-
ishes with fragrant accents of violet
and white pepper. Drink now
through 2035. 16,000 cases made,
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4,500 cases imported.—M.W. Co-owner
92 Mr. Riggs Shiraz McLaren Vale 2017 $40
Rich and generous, offering a mouthful of blackberry,
blueberry and maraschino cherry flavors that burst with
energy. Black pepper, chai tea and anise seed accents add
complexity, with thick, wonderfully plush and velvety
tannins lingering alongside spicy hints on the finish. Drink
now through 2036. 200 cases imported.—M.W.
92 Penfolds Shiraz South Australia Bin 28
Kalimna 2017 $30 Impressive for the concentrated
notes of blackberry, cassis and framboise, with touches of
dried violet, black walnut and black pepper. Dense tan-
nins and espresso and tobacco details linger on the finish.
Drink now through 2034. 9,560 cases imported.—M.W.
92 Yeringberg Shiraz Yarra Valley 2016 $80
Rich and succulent, offering a wonderful creaminess to
the blackberry, blueberry and plum jam notes at the core,
with details of mahogany, dark chocolate and dried vio-
let. A juicy thread keeps the flavors lively and the tannins
are dense but polished. Drink now through 2029. 50 cases
imported.—M.W.
90 Wits End Shiraz McLaren Vale Luna 2017 $20
Juicy and vibrant, showing plenty of verve to the blue-
berry, wild blackberry and kirsch flavors, delivering notes
of black walnut, cedar and clove. A hint of savory min-
erality runs just underneath the surface. Harmonious, with
plump, thick tannins. Drink now through 2034. 3,000
cases made, 450 cases imported.—M.W.
88 Vinaceous Shiraz McLaren Vale Snake
Charmer 2017 $17 Appealing black cherry, plum and
raspberry flavors are plump, with a ripe profile, offering
red licorice, tomato leaf and spice flavors. A touch of clay
lingers on the finish. Drink now through 2034. 4,000 cases
made, 2,500 cases imported.—M.W.
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94 Yeringberg Chardonnay Yarra Valley 2017
$50 Bright and expressive, with a laser beam of focus
to the nectarine, melon and apricot flavors that are suc-
culent, fragrant and juicy. A fresh thread of acidity height- apple, balanced by powerful acidity that cuts through,
ens the opulence. The finish goes on and on, leaning into
notes of candied ginger. Drink now through 2029. 50 cases
imported.—M.W.
93 Penfolds Chardonnay Australia Yattarna Bin
144 2017 $150 Vivid, featuring mouthwatering and
with a whiff of lanolin lingering in the background along-
side a hint of cedar. Appealingly transparent, revealing a
bright thread of acidity that weaves in and out. Drink now WINE AUCTIONS
through 2029. 40 cases imported.—M.W.
93 Yeringberg Yarra Valley 2016 $90 Intense
and concentrated, with richness to the velvety blackberry,
cassis and plum flavors at the core, revealing details of
toasted herb, espresso and dark chocolate, accented by a
hint of eucalyptus. That concentration and complexity
carries through on the long finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, ZACHYS IS
Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec and Petit Verdot. Drink
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now through 2035. 50 cases imported.—M.W.
92 Elderton Ode To Lorraine Barossa Valley
2015 $55 The juicy and bright plum compote and
cherry flavors at the core show wonderful purity, giving WORLD!
way to notes of clove, rosemary and violet, with spice,
herb and cedar details lingering on the finish. The dense
tannins are appealing but never get in the way. Cabernet
Sauvignon, Shiraz and Merlot. Drink now through 2032.
1,400 cases made, 120 cases imported.—M.W.
92 Leeuwin Cabernet Sauvignon Margaret
River Art Series 2015 $60 A vibrant, fragrant and
elegant style, with details of mint, bay leaf and anise seed $121,269,381
to the cherry and pomegranate flavors at the core. Juicy,
featuring a note of gunpowder tea on the velvety finish. Realized in New York and Hong Kong
Drink now through 2034. 450 cases imported.—M.W. 50% Increase from 2018
92 Two Hands Cabernet Sauvignon McLaren
Vale Sexy Beast 2018 $30 This shows off plenty of
precision and balance, with wild blueberry, huckleberry
and black currant flavors that sing out amid details of pep- 34,616 Lots Sold
permint tea, red licorice and fresh sage. The tannins are
dense but polished, delivering plenty of oomph on the
long, expressive finish. Drink now through 2032. 10,000 4,265 World Record Prices
cases made, 4,500 cases imported.—M.W.
92 Yalumba Cabernet-Shiraz Coonawarra-
Barossa The Caley 2014 $350 Open-knit yet mus-
cular, showing off a complex mix of tobacco, dried herb, Set some world records of your own
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espresso and juicy cherry flavors, with accents of black
licorice and olive tapenade, revealing a dose of freshly
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net Sauvignon and Shiraz. Drink now through 2033. 1,200
cases made, 20 cases imported.—M.W. consignments@Zachys.com
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lia Bin 311 2018 $40 Bright, fresh ruby grapefruit and appraisal of your wine collection.
pear flavors leap out of the glass, with a hint of mandarin
orange and a succulent frame. White floral details linger
on the finish. Drink now. 1,017 cases imported.—M.W.
89 McWilliam’s Pinot Noir Tumbarumba MCW
660 Reserve 2018 $13 The raspberry and cherry fla-
vors are focused, with details of cumin, matcha green tea
and clove that linger on the finish. The tannins are firm
but stay in the background. Drink now through 2029.
2,500 cases made, 250 cases imported.—M.W.
89 Vinaceous Cabernet Sauvignon Margaret Zachys is the World’s Premier
River Raconteur 2017 $17 Herb-tinged currant and Wine Auction House
cherry flavors are fresh and savory, leaning into green tea
and spice notes on the finish. The tannins are muscular,
and there’s plenty of focus here. Drink now through 2031. Our wine specialists in New York,
3,000 cases made, 1,500 cases imported.—M.W. California, France, London, Japan,
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93 Grabenwerkstatt Riesling Wachau Ried
Trenning 2018 $102 An expressive white, with promi-
nent flavors of lemon oil, passion fruit and roasted pine- zachys.com/auctions
giving this length and liveliness. Spice and beeswax de-
tails emerge, leading to savory mineral elements on the
finish. A bit intense now, so better to wait a few years.
Best from 2022 through 2032. 7 cases imported.—A.Z.
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