Eric Urbani

9.0

Bought at auction, nice Cab and tanins all resolved. — 4 days ago

Roman Ochocki

9.0

Very strong vanilla, then caramel and fruity sweetness. — 3 months ago

Jay Kline

9.1

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a few hours. No formal notes. The 2006 “Amber Knolls Vineyard” blows the mind. Yes, I know, it’s made by Schrader but this humble Lake County designation was meant to be enjoyed early while one allowed the more significant Schrader Cabernet Sauvignon’s mature. Yet here we are, thoroughly enjoying this 18 years from vintage. Fruit not only hanging on; dare I say this is still developing? Structure is sound. Drink now through 2030. Very impressive. — 6 months ago

Matthew Sparling

9.2

Excellent wine for the price. Almost has a sutle Merlot taste but without the oaky finish. — 10 days ago

Michael Chelus

9.3

Black cherry, vanilla, raspberry preserves, cassia, eucalyptus and oak. Full-bodied and velvety tannins. — 4 months ago

Peter Coulthard

9.4

Sainsburys. This is delightful - really enjoyable. Rich flavours. Delicious. — 6 months ago

Jeanne Frederic

9.0

Nice full bodied without harsh tannins. Blackberry & ripe plum overtones. Very nice. — 6 months ago

Jerry Shin

9.0

Very smooth finish — 25 days 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? — 3 months ago

Stuart Pollack

8.9

A nice Syrah for under $30. Not an extraordinary Syrah, but it tastes like Syrah and is a good value at its price point. — 7 months ago