Critics Ratings

‘There's an herbal character upfront on the nose of this wine, with blackberry leaf and bramble hit by notes of licorice root, anise and a hint of wild, gamy animal. It's bright yet medium-full on the palate, with ample acidity to help counter the assertive tannins and plush red berry flavors. The finish veers toward fruit skin tones, finishing grippy and slightly bitter.’ – Lauren Buzzeo, Wine Enthusiast (Jul 2019)

After richly scented, succulent 2013 (5 stars, 95 pts), 2014 starts at a lower pitch with restrained glimpses of spice & a brisk, relatively unyielding palate. The maturation time it deserves will increase the flow, texture and inimitable spice, ripe berries & herby character that distinguish this great-value shiraz.’ - Platter’s SA Wine Guide 2017, 4.5*

‘Full ruby-red. Wild scents of blackberry, licorice, flint and leather, plus a whiff of adhesive tape that suggests some brettanomyces. Supple but reticent flavors of black fruits, spices, leather and wild herbs are a bit muted by the wine's animal element. This very young wine finishes savory and a touch dry, with a fine dusting of tannins. This is wilder than the 2013 version and without that wine's high-pitched perfume..’ – Stephen Tanzer, Vinous (Mar 2017)

Provenance

Wine Cellar Private Client