…totally engaging young red… less opulent and more understated than some and yet such is the elegance that it presents with a great level of sophistication. Such poise and expression for a wine of this price. Leafy red fruits, a trace of black olive and cedary tobacco. A lot happening in there within such a poised and elegant palate. Gorgeous stuff. 94 points, Ray Jordan (winelinx.com.au).

…shows expressive blueberry and warm cassis fruit, as well as cedar, yeast extract and Bovril plus a hint of chocolate. There is a lovely herbal lift to the intense fruit in the mouth, which is supported by firm, grainy tannins and lively acid, finishing long and earthy. 90+ points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown (erobertparker.com).

…it would be hard to imagine a better, more interesting, more delicious wine to drink at its price point than this. Blackcurrant, mulberry and its leaves, violets, raspberry, spice box and polished wood. It’s medium bodied, with silky fine grained tannin, bright punchy fruit, and a leafy but succulent finish of excellent length, perhaps finished off with a dusting of white pepper. Such a delight to drink. 93 points, Gary Walsh (winefront.com.au).

…generous… in every respect, fruit, tannins and oak all having their say… the oak will subside with more time in bottle, the succulent cassis fruit then taking control. 93 points, James Halliday (winecompanion.com.au).