96 Point Rated - Sam Kim Wine Orbit 

"A powerful rendition of the variety, showing blackberry, cured meat, cedar, rich floral, and cakespice aromas on the nose. The palate delivers impressive weight and richness, splendidly supported by a fleshy texture and a wealth of polished tannins. Opulent and richly layered with a sustained, structured finish. At its best: now to 2040."

95 Point Rated  – Russell Gallagher Vino Masters

"Silky, seductive and loaded with blue fruits, dark cherry, cocoa powder and exotic spice. Plush, luxurious and beautifully integrated with fine tannins and a long, expressive finish."95 Point Rated – Bob Campbell MW, The Real Review

"Blackberry jam, Bonox, allspice and tar make way for a plush and intense core framed by a cage of salted-licorice tannins. It's ripe with a savoury edge that brings balance and interest, supported by great structure. A full-bodied shiraz that is a touch flamboyant at the moment; time in the cellar will help it shed its exuberance and bring it together. But it also appeals for drinking soon."

95 Point Rated - Ray Jordan 

"Comes from 60-year-old McLaren Vale vines in this excellent year. Smooth, so smooth. Yet immense concentration and intensity is driving a powerful wine. The nose reveals a combination of vanillin oak and dark cherry with spicy plum and a dollop of dark chocolate. The palate is seamlessly woven with prune-like fruits, spices and lightly cedary character. Has a slightly chewy finish. Like to leave this in the cellar for a while. Drink by: 2025-2039."

94 Point Rated - Ken Gargett 

"The team look to this wine as a return to the old ways, the “glory days”, which should cue everyone into a rousing rendition of Springsteen. Failing that, simply enjoying a cracking glass of red from this brilliant vintage should be enough. Crimson/magenta in hue, the nose gives us notes of chocolate, vanilla, mocha, coffee beans, spices, bay leaves and licorice. There are still lashings of oak, quality oak and well handled, which will possibly divide the crowd a little, but it is a delicious wine and will be adored by many. The palate sees the emergence of bright, black cherry flavours. Excellent length, fine tannins and juicy acidity tie up a most pleasing package. It will continue to impress for the next eight to ten years."

94 Point Rated – Mike Bennie Wine Business Magazine

94 Point Rated – Shanteh Wale Wine Pilot

93 Point Rated – Asia International Wine Competition

93+ Point Rated – Campbell Mattinson

"This is a strong-armed shiraz but the mid-palate has some nuance to it and, importantly – even at four years of age – it maintains its freshness. It tastes of pure, fresh plum into boysenberry, and has vanilla, toast, smoked cedar and musk flavours layered throughout. There are darker flavours too, straps of licorice and blackberry and the like, but red berries, creamy oak and spicy tannin are where the wine’s real power lies. It’s not hard to see this wine maturing in to something truly beautiful."

91 Point Rated - Ned Goodwin MW

Gold Medal 

AWC Vienna 2021