Bob McDonald

9.6

See 3 previous notes for the 2008 vintage (and one for the 2009). This was my final 2008 sadly. Without mincing words, this is one of my favourite Australian reds, and has been for a long time. Trademark white pepper, spice and liquorice. The plums and blackberry of its youth are now more savoury in style. Just a stunning wine which could compete with any top grade Cote Rotie. Unfortunately the price now reflects the high quality. In the Good Wine Guide of 2011 this was voted Best Shiraz and Wine of the Year. Nick Stock - 98 points. — 7 days ago

William Brouwer

9.2

Was given this excellent bottle as a gift. Smooth, excellent, not to bold. Balanced. — 6 months ago

Kristin the Wine Girl

8.9

Drink NOW!
Risks over-age if you hold off!
Holds up the acid and color vibrancy. Fruits are beginning to fade, but still enjoyable. — 3 years ago

Jeremiah Diaz

9.0

Medium ruby in color; cherries, tomato leaves, and woodsmoke on the nose;high acidity; medium tannins; tastes like red currants, black cherries, and balsamic with a long finish. — 3 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Sourced from 2 area vineyards, deep Ruby red color with aromas of fresh red and black fruits and some perfumed spice, aged 20 months, half in stainless and half in neutral oak, then combined and put in barrels for 2 months before bottling. On the palate flavors of raspberry, cherry and plum with notes of licorice, spice and orange citrus. Lively acidity, medium+ finish, fine tannins ending with fruit and spice. Nice! — 5 months ago

Eleanor Levett-Millett

10

A beautiful full bodied red with a rich plum flavour. — a year ago

Joshua Figg

9.3

Aromas of bing cherries and black current. Delicate balance of oak and fruit. Light on the palate, balanced in the finish. Great Cab! — 4 months ago

Stuart Pollack

9.4

Leave this open at least one hour before consuming. Rich Cabernet Sauvignon with leather and smooth tannins in the finish. Nice example of California Cabernet Sauvignon but not extraordinary. — 4 months ago

Jody Scharf

9.5

Dark fruits, one of my favorite Cab Francs, huge fan — 9 months ago

Desiree

9.1

Nick and Tonya — 3 years ago