"Good full red. Complex aromas of red berries, fresh herbs, smoke and underbrush. Suave and silky on entry, then chewy and tactile in the middle, with an intriguing saline quality to the distinctly dark fruit flavors. This boasts terrific inner-mouth energy and definition. Finishes suave and sweet, with smooth tannins and slowly mounting, nuanced flavors of berries, herbs and spices. 91 points." Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Sep/Oct 07.

"Sweet damson and cherry kirsch aromas. On the palate it is complex and earthy, displaying tart, cherry fruit, excellent concentration and ripe tannins on the finish. A terrific wine." 92 pts, The International Wine Review. i-winereview.com

"Starts with ripe red berries and an overlay of cloves and mocha …. powerful and dense, yet quite open and fleshy, the alcohol and balanced tannin structure contributing to the overall impact." 92 pts, Nick Bulleid MW, Gourmet Traveller Wine, Australia.