Critics Ratings

‘The power and concentration of the 2009 vintage is on display with dense black fruit and tobacco combining with subtle peppermint and smoke. The structure of this wine seems unmoved and the acid spine and fruit richness will take ages to unpack. Seductive and plush. Decant now or cellar further.’ – Higgo Jacobs 2020, 94/100

‘The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon is raised in new French oak for 27 months. It has a wonderful lifted bouquet with blueberry, black plum and a touch of seaweed that is well defined. The palate is full-bodied, but the tannins are very fine and allow the pure blackberry and raspberry fruit to flourish all the way to the finish. There is a touch of white pepper and white fennel underneath, but overall, this is a wine of great composure and finesse even if the oak is rather excessive.’ – Neal Martin, Robertparker.com, 92/100 (2012)

‘This is dense and ripe, but polished, pure and very refined, showing lovely edges to the well-endowed core of plum, red currant preserves and crushed black cherry fruit. The long, sleek finish has ample muscle, but lets toasty vanilla bean and sleek iron notes cruise through.’ – James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, 93/100 (2012)

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