"Savoury, meaty and earthy, this is a fine-grained red of full to medium weight and a licorice-like bouquet of spicy, chocolatey and leathery fruit. Long and smooth, its restrained and earthy expression of dark plums, blackberries and minerally, bitumen-like undertones is framed by a drying spine of fine-grained tannins. (Barossa Valley, $45 retail, approx., 17.8/92, drink 2010-2014)"  92 pts, Jeremy Oliver's On Wine, 06.30.05.

"Dark red. Vibrant, lively and assertive on the nose, with aromas of plum, redcurrant, cherry, espresso and potpourri. Supple, suave and concentrated, with dark berry, chocolate, tarragon and oak spice flavors perked up by a hint of dill. Finishes a bit wound-up, flavor-wise, but with lush, supple tannins."  91+ pts, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Jul/Aug 05.