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Critics Ratings

'51% Malbec, 46% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon. Smoky – but not in a rubbery way, in a toasty oak sort of way. Luscious black fruit, long and sophisticated on the palate. Still very much on the way up.' – Richard Hemming MW, JancisRobinson.com, 17+/20 (Sep 2018)

'M is now for Malbec, having overtaken (just) merlot in beautifully perfumed & fruited 11 Bordeaux blend with cab (51/46/3). Firm dark flavours, with liquorice nuance, & a stately structure for long ageing. Less new oak (only 20%) here than sibling or similarly spicy, elegant 10. '– Platter’s SA Wine Guide 2015, 4.5*

'(14.5% alcohol; 51% Malbec, 46% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon): Bright, full red-ruby. Very ripe, chocolatey aromas of blackberry, blueberry and licorice pastille, lifted by subtle notes of pepper and mint; reminded me of a Napa Valley Cabernet. Supple, chocolatey and fine-grained, with a restrained sweetness to its glossy dark berry, menthol, liquorice and sexy oak flavors. Quite suave in texture but more chocolatey and less complex than the stunning 2012. Finishes with slightly less refined tannins.' – Stephen Tanzer, Vinous.com, 91/100 (2015)

'Sweet baking spice and fudgy brownie abound in the bouquet of this ripe, jammy red blend, framing the dense black berry, plum and boysenberry core. The mouthfeel is plush and velvety, with a soft grip and fruit-skin flavors that linger through the solid finish alongside hints of espresso and toasted allspice. Drink now–2019.' - Lauren Buzzeo, Wine Enthusiast, 91/100 (Dec 2015)

'Ripe and focused, with a solid core of dark currant, crushed blackberry and steeped plum fruit, studded with anise, charcoal and dark tobacco notes. The lingering charcoal edge gives the finish grip. A very solid red. Malbec, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now through 2017.' - James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, 92/100 (Jun 2014)