"An impressive blend of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Shiraz, and 7% Merlot, the 2002 Ode to Lorraine possesses an extroverted bouquet of red and black fruits, pepper, licorice, cedar, and sweet, toasty new oak. Full-bodied, heady, and rich, it appears to have been made for the quintessential hedonist. It should continue to drink well for 6-7 years."  92 points, Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, Oct. 2006.

"Bright aromas of black berries, plums, cassis and restrained vanilla/cedar oak are lifted by floral scents with spicy undertones. Long and reserved, it’s presently rather closed and brooding, with deep, dark and ultra-ripe flavours of plums and berries backed by firmish cedary oak and framed by drying, firmish but pliant tannins. It finishes long and balanced, savoury and slightly meaty, with a lingering presence of deep ripe fruit. (Barossa Valley, 18.2/93, drink 2014-2022)" 93 pts, Jeremy Oliver, jeremyoliver.com.au, 04.29.07.

"Polished in texture and effusive in flavor, this glows with plum, blackberry and spicy cream flavors that remain generous through the velvety finish. A distinctive red that has real style and depth. Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Merlot. Drink now through 2012. 450 cases imported. –HS"  92 pts, The Wine Spectator, Aug. 31, 2007.