97 points, James Halliday “Below average yield of high quality from clones 777, D5V12 and MV6, 33% matured in new French oak. Has the extra depth and complexity typical of this label, the low yield obvious in its layered power. It has at least 10 years in front of it, yet the perfect line, length and balance makes it a hedonistic pleasure to drink right now, revelling in its sumptuous plum and black cherry fruit.”
97 Points Huon Hooke “Smoky, oaky, stemmy whole-bunchy, superbly complex bouquet. Layered dark fruits and sappy nuances. The palate is deep, rich and concentrated, with great persistence and power. A gorgeous and profound wine: lush and yet focused and fine at the same time. Outstanding.”
94 points, Nick Stock, jamessuckling.com “A bolder wine with power and concentration, it proudly carries the DNA of this mature vineyard with a brambly array of red and blue fruits. Cherries are the focus, the oak is swallowed up by concentrated fruit and the spice and earth are written into the script of years ahead. This wine has plenty of fragrance to give, opening up with energy and vigor. The palate has contained shape and streamlined powerful tannins run in unison whilst acidity is a feature throughout. It drives long, packed with red and dark-cherry fruit flavors. Sweetly spicy and impeccably even.”
