"After a hiatus of two years or so following the departure of long-serving winemaker and CEO Dominique Portet, Taltarni gathered momentum and inspiration with a new winemaking team. Major changes in the approach to the vineyards; major upgrading of winery equipment and investment in new oak barrels; a long-term contract for the purchase of grapes from the Heathcote region; and the release of a flagship wine, Cephas, are the visible signs of the repositioning of the business.

Great colour; shows the depth of flavour without excessive alcohol possible in Heathcote; blackberry, licorice and dark chocolate, with ripe tannins and oak seamlessly integrated. 14.5º alc. Rating 95 Drink 2025 Date Tasted Jun 07." James Halliday Australian Wine Companion.

"Bright and jazzy, with impressively dark, brooding blackberry, dark plum and black pepper flavors, which ride on a highly polished frame that lets the finish roll on and on. Drink now through 2015. 350 cases imported. –HS"  91 pts, The Wine Spectator, Aug. 31, 2007.