"Amber with copper rim. Pungent aromas of red berries, poached pear and toffee, with accents of thyme, honey and dried flowers. Light and fresh, with noteworthy restraint to its toffee- and honey-tinged fruit flavors. Gently styled and ridiculously easy to drink, finishing with a note of raspberry and impressive depth and persistence." 91 pts, Josh Raynolds, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar (USA), July/ August 2006

Excellent Value
"We blinked in disbelief when our stewards revealed the identity of this wine. It certainly punches above its weight and the eight year old designation may be conservative. The nose is fresh, with a nutty complexity, and the palate is long and comparatively dry, offering faintly sherry-like notes."
WINEWISE, Vol 22 No 2, June 2006

Tawny Port Under $20 - 10 Tasted, 8 Recommended
"Developed aromas - reeks of fruitcake and caramels. Some instringent fruit on a lightweight palate with a nice oaky finish."
Winestate Magazine, Vol. 29, Issue 3, May/June 2006

"A youthful style with a light tawny colour. Lifted rancio/oak aromas and a sweet, well-balanced dark chocolaty palate that exhibits great elegance."
Best Wines of 2005, Winestate, Annual 2006, Vol. 29, Issue 1