Russell & Suitor Alejandro Graciano 2025
- 92
- $35
- Drink by: 2026-2032
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Like its slightly older sibling from the previous vintage, there is a degree of rusticity and savouriness to this wine. That said, for me, it is definitely a step up and my preference of the pair. Also from the Murray Darling region, the colour is an opaque maroon, almost cricket ball red. This is riper and more seamless, with a lovely sleek texture, more than what we saw with the earlier vintage. The nose offers notes of plums, blackberries, charcuterie, spices, beef stock, bay leaves and truffles, which are supported by notes of chocolate, violets, mulberries, coffee beans and mocha towards the lingering finish. Impressive length, this is a good example of the style and very good buying. There is still room for further improvement over the next half dozen years. It would certainly make a statement at your next barbecue with wine-loving friends.
Ken was born and bred in Brisbane, Queensland. He had a non-trendy, perfectly happy childhood, in a family convinced alcohol meant instant condemnation to Hades. But a break fishing on the Great Barrier Reef, and some good wine, started a serious obsession that eventually took over. It did not stop Ken being chastised later for drinking Pol champagne, disgusted he’d drink anything made by a Cambodian dictator. Now, Ken mostly writes on wine, champagne and spirits for various newspapers, magazines and books, but is perhaps best known for his work in The Courier Mail. He also has a little sideline writing on cigars, fishing, travel and food. When not writing, fly-fishing for trout in NZ or bonefish on the flats of Cuba, travelling or smoking cigars, he is no doubt following a variety of sporting teams – the occasionally glorious Queensland Reds rugby, the dysfunctional Washington Redskins, the dodgy Arsenal and especially revels in the world restored to its proper axis with the return of the Ashes to their rightful home.
