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. — 6 months ago

Tree Kilpatrick

9.0

Basic and simple label. No extras. Rust edged ruby colored in the glass. Aroma is unique. Old books in a wood paneled room meets well made finished compost with a splash of cherry preserves. Flavors are cooked a bit, but not overly oxidized. Plenty of the cherry. Black cherry jam. Savory streak. Complex finish with some minty zip. This is fairly smooth and elegant. Low alcohol of 13%. Very much an Italian style like good chianti or clean Barbera. Great red vino at a very good price. — 4 years ago

Kevin Murphy

9.5

Characteristics of mature European wines. Deep, well-developed color and body and a very smooth taste. Very pleased with this wine. — 5 years ago

setver

9.0

Bomba vino, pio s kumom u Baltazaru — 8 months ago

K L

9.3

Really excellent. Smooth rich earth flavors. Would stock up. — 2 years ago

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Michelle Tracy

10

Interesting that there was a Sonoma bottle AND a Willamette Valley bottle. I tried the Sonoma one and loved it. Hubby said "too juicy," but I thought it was a great summer red. — 5 years ago

Jason Muniz

8.9

Very good, color was just ok — 9 months ago

Ainsley

9.1

Very impressive for a BC wine!! Bordeaux-style blend. Big bold flavours, silky tannins, plump black fruit. A nice find! — 10 months ago

Henry Boshoff

9.3

Nice and spicy... — 4 years ago

Bryan Kesting

9.4

A couple of wines to celebrate our anniversary.

The nose alone was intoxicating. Dark plush berries abound. Gave it about 3 hours of air. It was ready to go. — 5 years ago