{"id":407,"date":"2026-01-27T00:22:57","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T00:22:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/backvintage.com.au\/?page_id=407"},"modified":"2026-01-27T00:46:33","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T00:46:33","slug":"recent-independent-wine-reviews","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/backvintage.com.au\/index.php\/recent-independent-wine-reviews\/","title":{"rendered":"Recent Independent Wine Reviews"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vinomasters.com.au\/\">Vino Masters<\/a> \u2013 Russ Gallagher, Kapunda, SA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>January 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/backvintage.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TN_BV_White-Label_Watervale_Riesling_2025.pdf\"><strong>BackVintage Clare Valley Riesling 2025<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0&#8211; Vino Masters Score:<\/strong> <strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">94<\/span> Gold<br \/>\n<\/strong><em>Outstanding quality showing varietal purity and exemplifying regional type.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Pale straw with green hues. The palate is focused and precise, delivering lime, lemon and citrus pith with fine natural acidity. Clean, dry and tightly framed, finishing long and refreshing with regional clarity. Easy drinking!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>Excellent: purity, precision and regional authority<\/p>\n<p>Drink now and cellar to <strong>2030<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/backvintage.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tasting_Note_BackVintage_White-Label_Adelaide_Hills_Pinot-Gris_2025.pdf\"><strong>BackVintage Adelaide Hills Pinot Gris 2025<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0&#8211; Vino Masters Score:<\/strong> <strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">94<\/span> Gold<br \/>\n<\/strong><em>Outstanding quality showing varietal purity and exemplifying regional type.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Pale straw in the glass.<\/p>\n<p>The palate shows pear, apple and subtle citrus with a soft, rounded mouthfeel. Fresh acidity with fresh nashi pear flavours maintains the lift and clarity, finishing clean and dry.<\/p>\n<p>Straightforward, varietally correct and well balanced.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span> Very Good: freshness, drinkability<\/p>\n<p>Drink now<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/backvintage.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/YWA_BV_White-Label_Chardonnay_2024.pdf\"><strong>BackVintage Padthaway Chardonnay 2024<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0&#8211; Vino Masters Score:<\/strong> <strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">95<\/span> Gold<br \/>\n<\/strong><em>Outstanding quality showing varietal purity and exemplifying regional type.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Pale straw with green highlights.<\/p>\n<p>The palate delivers white peach, nectarine and citrus with subtle creamy texture. Fresh acidity provides line and focus, while restrained oak influence adds weight without excess.<\/p>\n<p>Balanced, clean and well resolved through the finish. Amazing varietal flavour.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span> Excellent freshness, balance and varietal expression<\/p>\n<p>Drink now<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/backvintage.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/YWA_BV_White-Label_McLaren_Vale_Grenache_2024.pdf\"><strong>BackVintage McLaren Vale Grenache 2024<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0&#8211; Vino Masters Score:<\/strong> <strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">94<\/span> Gold<br \/>\n<\/strong><em>Outstanding quality showing varietal purity and exemplifying regional type.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Bright crimson-red. \u00a0The palate is vibrant and fruit-driven, showing red cherry, raspberry and gentle spice. Medium-bodied with soft, supple tannins and balanced acidity. Savoury undertones add interest, finishing fresh and approachable. \u00a0Made by Grenache legend, Mike Farmilo.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span> Outstanding purity of fruit<\/p>\n<p>Drink now<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/backvintage.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/YWA_BV_White-Label_McLaren_Vale_Shiraz_2021.pdf\"><strong>BackVintage McLaren Vale Block 8 Shiraz 2021<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0&#8211; Vino Masters Score:<\/strong> <strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">95<\/span> Gold<br \/>\n<\/strong><em>Outstanding quality showing varietal purity and exemplifying regional type.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Dark red with a ruby edge. \u00a0The palate delivers concentrated dark red berry and plum fruit with notes of chocolate, subtle mint and oak spice. \u00a0Full-bodied and firmly structured, with plentiful tannins providing drive through the mid-palate. \u00a0The oak gently melds into the core, supporting the texture and length. \u00a0The finish is long and composed, reflecting both site and vintage.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span> Excellent: flavour concentration, structural clarity and regional authority<\/p>\n<p>Drink now and cellar to <strong>2028+<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/backvintage.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/YWA_BV_White-Label_CWA_Cab-Sav_2022.pdf\"><strong>BackVintage Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2022<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Vino Masters Score:<\/strong> <strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">92<\/span> Silver<br \/>\n<\/strong><em>Excellent quality, showing a high level of concentration and balance.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Dark red with a ruby edge. \u00a0The palate delivers concentrated dark berry fruit with notes of chocolate, subtle mint and oak spice. Medium-bodied and firmly structured, with plentiful, fine tannins providing drive through the mid-palate. \u00a0The oak is polished and shines in the mid palate supporting texture and length.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span> Excellent: flavour concentration, structural clarity and regional authority<\/p>\n<p>Drink now and cellar to <strong>2028+<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vino Masters \u2013 Russ Gallagher, Kapunda, SA January 2026. \u00a0 BackVintage Clare Valley Riesling 2025\u00a0&#8211; Vino Masters Score: 94 Gold Outstanding quality showing varietal purity and exemplifying regional type. Pale straw with green hues. The palate is focused and precise, delivering lime, lemon and citrus pith with fine natural acidity. 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