Red Knot Classified GSM 2023

Written By Campbell Mattinson
Mattinson review of Red Knot Classified GSM 2023.

Red Knot Classified GSM 2023
$17, 14% alcohol, screwcap, McLaren Vale.

The Red Knot GSM 2023 is excellent value, so I was keen to see its more expensive sibling, which is what this wine is. Same winery, same blend, same brand, but under at the so-called ‘Classified’ level.

If you’ve got the money to spend, in general the Classified range is worth the extra cash. Here though, I’m not so sure. This wine has punchy red-berried flavour, complemented by clove/peppercorn-like spice notes, and a bit of extra grip to the finish, compared with the ($11) non-Classified version. But you’re pretty much getting the same drinking pleasure from the less expensive option, so personally I’d stick with that, even though this technically is a better wine.

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This article was written by Campbell Mattinson, founder of The Winefront and mattinson, and former chief editor of Halliday.

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