Andrew Caillard MW

"Deep crimson. Lovely pure blackberry pastille, cassis, hint dark chocolate, pepper aromas. Generous and inky with ample blackberry, mulberry fruits, fine loose-knit velvety textures and underlying vanilla, marzipan notes. Finishes chocolaty and minerally. A brilliant Coonawarra Shiraz with superb fruit definition, density, buoyancy and length. Based on heirloom vineyards – Undoolya (1894) and Johnson’s Block (1925). A wonderful vintage with the structure for long term aging. 13.8% alc Drink now – 2035+ 97 points"

Ken Gargett, Winepilot

"It was Shiraz which originally made the reputation of this famous region, even if today, Coonawarra is known for its Cabernet. There are some seriously old vineyards in the region providing superb fruit for wines like this. Fruit from the ancient Undoolya vineyard is included – it was part of the original fruit colony plantings from between 1894 and 1897. The Johnson’s Block, planted in 1925, also contributes. The average age of the vines used for this terrific Shiraz is 75 years. Deep opaque purple, we have aromas of black cherries, cloves, spices, bay leaves, warm earth, dry herbs, mulberries and blackberries, all leading to a generous and approachable palate, full of flavour, especially lots of chocolatey notes. Excellent length here, over which the wine maintains its intensity. A very fine Coonawarra Shiraz and a release which should sit among the best of this line. Drink over the next 10 to 12 years."