Winemaker Jason Barrette spent a couple of decades working with Penfolds and around the globe and has now released his own very impressive array of wines. If things continue in the manner as they have begun, expect these wines to become cult favourites. This is the flagship, hailing from a single vineyard, the Paradigm Vineyard, located in the Marananga sub-region, which is, for many, the jewel of the Barossa. The vines are 80–100 years old. It spent 19 months in American oak hogsheads. Under cork, this is a hedonistic joy. The colour is an opaque maroon. Such an alluring and gorgeous aroma here, with spices, mocha, vanilla, chocolate, black fruits, coffee grinds and some oak still evident but integrating well. A ripe style, this is compelling and utterly delicious, as one might expect from a top release from such a stellar vintage. Fine balance, extraordinary length and the silkiest of tannins, this is a 10- to 20-year proposition. These wines are really worth checking out, most especially this one. Drink now – 2044. 97 Pts

Complex and stylish, the enticing bouquet shows ripe peach, lemon pith, roasted cashew and oatmeal aromas, leading to a concentrated palate delivering richly textured mouthfeel, backed by beautifully pitched acidity, finishing superbly long and sophisticated. At its best: now to 2035. 95 Pts

Eighty to 100-year-old shiraz sourced from a vineyard just behind the Gnadenfrei Church in Marananga, matured 19 months in oak. Smells like the Western Barossa to me! Deep, saturated blackberry, blueberry and Doris plum fruit characters cut with dark spice, ironstone, dark chocolate, panforte, licorice, fruitcake, cedar, vanilla bean and earth. Full bodied and velvety with a crème de cassis-like flow to the fruit, compact powdery tannins and a long draw on the finish. 2024-2038. 95 Pts

Also sourced from those fabulous old Grenache vines, planted back in 1912, on the Hemera Estate vineyard at Lyndoch, the team use 25% whole bunches and then gave the wine time in old French oak to mature. Crimson red in colour, it is the stunning aromatics which really steal the limelight, confirming how good Barossa Grenache can be. The nose gives us notes of smoked meats, raspberries, peppermint, soy, dried herbs, cherries and a touch of florals. The texture here is supple, the tannins mouthcoating. A wine of impressive length, energy and fine balance, while remaining elegant, gentle and fragrant. A cracker for drinking over the next six to eight years. Drink now–2032. 95 Pts

From the 1912 Hemera vineyard in Lyndoch, this is an elegantly pale and dry Rosé, finely textured by wild fermentation and six months maturation on full lees. I love its strawberry hull and pink grapefruit tang, its finely textured grip and its sophisticated, bone dry finish. Serious Rosé. 93 Pts

The grenache is sourced from the 1912 plantings of the Hemera Estate vineyard in Lyndoch, 25% whole bunch, matured nine months in seasoned oak. Bright red plum, raspberry and red cherry fruits undercut with hints of exotic spice, gingerbread, cola, citrus blossom, dried citrus rind and the poached rhubarb crème brûlée I had at a fancy restaurant once. Spacious, fruit-pure and vibrant, there is a lot to like here. 2024-2032. 94 Pts

Old school Barossa Shiraz nailing the brief. Winemaker Jason Barrette has been around the block and his new range of wines under the Camino Wine Co label are very smart. The wines are sourced from premier sites, and this Shiraz highlights his skillset. Sourced from 80-100 year old vines located in the heart of Maranaga behind the Gnadenfrei Church and next to the Torbreck Laird Vineyard, it saw 19 months in American oak and was not fined or filtered prior to bottling. Patience is key with this one though. Gee, it shone over a few days. Give it that time to reveal its true persona and you're in for a treat. Dense fruit makes the first impression. Aromas of Christmas cake, baked chocolate torte, earth and coffee grounds with squishy blueberries and vanilla. The palate is awash with rich dark plums and dark berries with cedar and chocolatey oak adding further depth. Time in the glass reveals a touch of caramel slice and some dried herbs rise up. Drying out ever so slowly, powdery tannins step up to the podium to guide you home. Another excellent release from Camino Wine Co. Drink to ten years+ 95 Pts

Pristine and elegantly expressed, the wine shows apricot, lemon peel and crunchy apple characters on the nose with a hint of white pepper. The palate displays excellent weight and focus, splendidly framed by fine texture and juicy acidity, finishing persistent and mouth-watering. At its best: now to 2029. 94 Pts

Love the label here. A slick, modern Rosé with a pair of dirty old boots, a reminder to those enjoying the final result at their favourite bistro that a lot of hard work goes into these wines. Made from Barossa Grenache, from vines dating back to 1912,with wild fermentation and half a year resting on lees, there really is much to like here. The colour is a burnt orange/fading sunset, while the aromas weave through orange blossoms, strawberries, cherries, spices, herbs, citrus and florals. A supple texture but the wine maintains its intensity for the full journey. Balanced, clean, fresh and of full length with juicy flavours, this will provide pleasure for at least the next three to five years. An impressive Rosé. Drink now–2029. 92 Pts