Teusner Wines Albert Shiraz 2021 - In Bond

99 points – James Halliday "Perfect example of modern Barossa shiraz: fragrant, silky and elegant. Fresh plums, boysenberry and spice, with a meaty complexity."

Stuart McCloskey "Here we have an exceptionally generous, explosive bouquet that draws you in and keeps you hooked. What a beauty from the get-go. This is packed with blueberry, boysenberry jam, raspberry, liquorice, warm ginger biscuit, clove, fresh vanilla pod, a dusting of cinnamon, iron filings, lilac and freshness from orange zest – I am reminded of a complex Vermouth Rosso. Black olive tapenade, coffee and ozone with more aeration. Wonderfully addictive to those who enjoy sniffing as much as sipping. Olfactory overload – in the very best way… The palate is darn right delicious – you can’t help being smitten from the first pour. So satisfying, silky, seductive, slips and slides with consummate ease – shapely and wonderfully curvy. This reminds me of a fresher and lighter Schubert Theorem. The fruit component is drenched in sweetness and strikes right to the core. The tannins melt into the abyss. Wild blueberries and blackcurrant pastilles in abundance. I must remind myself this comes from the Barossa as there’s a cool-climate feel despite the exuberant fruit. Executed with finesse – nature took the lead, and sings of its vintage. More immediately appealing than Utopos and it’s easy to understand why Mr Halliday awarded 99-points. A stunning wine that provides so much pleasure straight from the bottle. Decanted for a few hours and served using Zalto Burgundy glassware (I wanted to hold the bouquet in). Perfectly drinkable today and will cellar for at least 10-15 years."