President Obama

9.6

Different, serious, less of a structured discussion and more of a Hunter S. Thomson missive. Paired well with salted raw corn. — 6 months ago

Bob McDonald

9.5

Bin 0 has been made continuously since the 1890’s and was regarded as the premium Shiraz from Bests until they introduced the Thomson Family Shiraz (first made in 1992). A Thomson Family Shiraz was not produced in 2009 so the best Shiraz from the estate went into this wine. The colour was a very dense Ruby. Dusty dried plums on the nose together with black pepper and spices. The palate has latent energy - self contained power, yet to reveal all of itself but remains opulent. Amazing how good this wine is considering the late heatwave conditions in this vintage in the Grampians. Possibly saved by the inclusion of old vine material from the 1860s which would normally go into the Thomson Family Shiraz. A great wine, still with a long future, easily through to the end of this decade. My first of 3. Next in a few years 2027? — a year ago

Abigail

9.4

2017 vintage — 4 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.7

Overview
A serious, soulful Syrah that channels the Northern Rhône while remaining unmistakably Californian. This is P2KV at its most refined and powerful.

Aromas & Flavors
Explosive yet precise, violets, fresh flowers, dark fruit, and savory undertones. Complex, expressive, and beautifully layered.

Mouthfeel
Exceptionally smooth with outstanding balance. Moderate acidity and tannins support a structured, elegant frame that elevates the entire experience.

Food Pairings
Grilled lamb, duck breast, wild mushrooms, or pepper-crusted steak.

Verdict
World-class Syrah. Finesse over force, balance over excess. If you find a bottle, don’t hesitate. This is one of the great P2KV wines and among your top Zins/Syrah globally for good reason. — a year ago

Jess

9.0

Medium ruby-purple color.
Aromas of blackberry, raspberry, cherry, violet.
Dry. Flavors of blackberry, raspberry, cherry, cola, violet, black tea. Medium-soft, supple tannins.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5 — 2 years ago

Ellen Clifford

8.9

If you told me it was a low alcohol bubbly I’d almost believe you—this is really a pleasant sipper, great if you are entertaining non-drinkers and want something sparkling that’s way more sophisticated than Martinelli’s. — 3 years ago

Kezia

10

Want to try with bitters — a year ago

Carla

8.9

Lakeside with the girls NA rose — a year ago

Ellen Clifford

8.9

It…tastes like Syrah! With good tannic structure to boot. I was surprised. — 3 years ago

Kurt Winrich

9.0

Thomson grape late on the palate; stinky nose on the front end. — 4 years ago