Deep, bright purple/red colour, with a very ripe, fragrant, blueberry and cherry-like aroma, essency and delicious. The wine is soft and rich, gently chocolaty and plush, with a sumptuous rich, fruit-sweet middle-palate surrounded by soft, fluffy tannins, the whole entity moving smoothly through to a very long-lasting finish. A totally exotic, hedonistic shiraz.
Huon Hooke

Matured for 12 months in French hogsheads (26% new) resulted in a wine with a vivid yet deep crimson-purple hue that duly delivered on the promise of its colour. A light year away from the style of the '80s, American oak providing more flavour than the fruit. Now there's a velvety-smooth abundance of plum, blackberry compote and spice couched in soft, but persistent, tannins.
James Halliday

This is a rich Shiraz from Coonawarra's terra rossa soils. Heady notes of plums, currants, baking spice, mint and licorice have an earthy, savory underbelly as well as a polish of toasty oak. Tannins are powerful but finely structured, pinning the fruit into place. A big, steak-friendly wine from a solid vintage with high gloss appeal. Drink now–2030.
Christina Pickard