Medium depth of colour, perhaps showing some early development. Meaty, tar and creosote aromas, some black pepper and char oak; in the mouth medium body at most, lovely fine texture and an elegant profile with sweet fruit at the core and a clean follow-through. Very good drinkability. Points: 91/100
Bright magenta/purple with aromas of juicy satsuma plum, blackberry and blueberry fruits with hints of spice rack, rosemary, roasting meats, dark-chocolate-dipped cherries, licorice and tapenade. There's a succulence to the pure plum and berry fruits on the palate that is really appealing. Finishes smooth with fine tannin grip and bright, saline acidity. Points: 92/100
It's opulent and complex, showing blackberry, mixed spice, smoked game and toasty oak characters, which lead to a richly flavoursome palate that's filled with juicy fruit intensity, backed by layers of grainy tannins, making it robust and sturdy. At its best: now to 2037. Points: 94/100
This is a punchy and slightly more robust shiraz compared to the McLaren Vale wine from the same vintage. Concentrated plummy dark chocolate characters supported with a liberal amount of oak and fine firmish tannins. But it is smooth and almost velvety such is the palate balance that tends to conceal its power and concentration. Points: 93/100
