"A firm, fine-grained and tight-knit blend based on vibrant and deeply flavoured cabernet and shiraz fruit. Its smoky, lightly meaty aromas of cassis, sweet plums and mocha/chocolate oak are backed by minty undertones of violets and menthol. Fine and silky, it’s long, willowy and charming, presenting a purity of fruit rare for this vintage. With a fleshy, creamy texture framed by bony tannins, it offers genuine elegance and refinement – hardly qualities recently attributable to this label. (McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley, Adelaide Hills, 18.7/95, drink 2009-2013+)"  Jeremy Oliver's On Wine, 02.19.05.

"Velvety, round and generous with smoky blueberry and currant flavors, beautifully balanced to hold their shape and their flavors as the finish sails on and on. Has extra dimensions and excellent balance. Best from 2007 through 2016. 500 cases imported. (HS)"  The Wine Spectator, Oct. 15, 2005.