Lindeman’s Limestone Ridge Shiraz Cabernet 2018

The marriage of these two great Coonawarra varieties, a combination that ascends to what is known as the Great Australian Red, deservingly so at this quality level. Subtle regional eucalypt in the nose over a deep well of dark plum and blackberry, some tar and char underlying. As is clearly house style, the concentration of fruit is paramount in the crafting of this and its Trio siblings, yet that still allows for brightness and lift in the palate rather than just being about weight and structure, prompting a finish that is supported by stylistic tannins and reverberating with fruit and flavour. This blend across the whole genre has such a range of expression – here with an earnest and considered individuality. 

Tony Love

Journalist at Winepilot

Tony is best known for his 10 years as News Corp’s National Wine Writer, with weekly columns in major metropolitan mastheads throughout Australia including The Adelaide Advertiser, The Sydney Daily Telegraph and the Melbourne Herald Sun. He continues to write feature articles and columns for all the major Australian wine media publications. Tony has also worked as a restaurant reviewer, section editor, book editor, digital content provider, journalism teacher and was named Wine Communicators of Australia 2018 Legend of the Vine (SA). Find out more about Tony at tonylove.com.au

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