97pts James Halliday

For long an Australian icon, this has really lightened up its act. For the better. The sort of exotic perfume-lifted lilac floral-seldom seen across shiraz from such a warm zone. Pulpy and juicy in the mouth, rather than over-extracted and desiccated. A beautiful sash of oak, directing a cavalcade of clove, five spice and ample blue to dark fruit references along a skein of peppery acidity. Riveting complexity and the feeling of something far lighter than the ABV suggests. This is a thrilling wine. There are no two ways about it.

96pts James Suckling

A polished shiraz that draws you very deep on the palate, with blackberry, tar, dark-chocolate and walnut character. It’s full and very tight, with tension and focus. Thick, silky texture. Unique wine that’s aged for 23 months in winery-produced 100-liter French and American-oak octaves. Drink or hold.

95pts Wine Enthusiast

With plush, lucid aromas you could sink into like a favorite armchair, this smells of melted chocolate, mint, licorice, plum and cherry cordial, with earthy, peppery spice below. The palate is equally luxurious, with oodles of tart berry fruit. Supple tannins creep up slowly, supportive and well integrated. The luscious fruit and abundant Barossa sunshine are on full display, here, but it never feels overblown. Instead it's a polished drop for drinking now and well into the next decade.

Winemaker Notes

A very deep purple, red in color. This wine showcases Shiraz with its depth of Barossa Valley and the alluring, aromatic freshness of Eden Valley. Vibrant aromas of dark cherries, anise and red raspberry. A distinctive wine with richness and dark berry, fruit compote palate. Perfectly balanced, elegant and refined.

Enjoy with beef filet, roast beetroot and horseradish, or Korean fried cauliflower.