95 Point Rated - Ken Gargett Wine Pilot
"The current release of their flagship red in which small batches of grapes were crushed and placed in five tonne headed down open fermenters, which saw foot treading when fermentation was 2/3rds complete. Basket pressing followed, to a mix of new and older French oak. Excellent pricing for a flagship red of this quality."

95 Point Rated - Ray Jordan Wine Pilot
"Bright fruit characters are evident immediately from the first engagement. On the nose, savoury spicy plum and dried herb and sage combination burst open. And then a palate that is deeply intense and opulently smooth starts to reveal its best qualities. Has a chalky dusty thread with a little crushed rock influence. It’s quite dry on the finish after the richness of the middle palate. An opaque purple/maroon hue, the nose exhibits notes of chocolate, licorice, bergamot, blackcurrants, coffee grinds, cold tea and beef stock. The oak integration has been handled in the most exemplary manner. This is youthful, rich, powerful and bold with big flavours. Ideal for those who love big, ripe, concentrated wines, even when they are still young. Serious length is on display here with good balance, fresh acidity, firm tannins and intensity which runs for the full length of the wine. This will drink well for the next ten to fifteen years."

93 Point Rated - Marcus Ellis Halliday Wine Companion
"This is resolutely old school, with ample appeal for those chasing full-fruited shiraz supported by a bold tannic framework. However, though there’s a little warmth here, this is no bigger-is-better wine. There’s dark brambly fruits, dried olive, plum and an earthy, ferrous mineral overlay. The tannins are dusty and rugged but not overwhelming, and the mid-palate happily avoids pooling rich fruits. The connection between fruit and structure has not yet synched, so a few years of rest will do this a favour."

93 Point Rated - Huon Hooke The Real Review
"Deep and dark red with a tint of purple; the bouquet suggests superripe, slightly stewed black fruits, bitumen and coal dust, earth and freshly ground black pepper. Very full bodied and loaded with drying and somewhat blocky tannins, which cry out for a hearty protein meal. This is a concentrated and massively tannic wine that will really come into its own with food, and should age profitably."

93 Point Rated - SA Wine Guide 2025 The Vintage Journal

92 Point Rated - Ned Goodwin James Suckling