94 points - Patrick Eckel

The nose exhibits aromas of ripe blackberry and dark plum followed by some liquorice and confectionary notes. Full bodied and possessing a plump texture the palate delivers rich joosy flavours of ripe blackberry, dark chocolates, liquorice and spice. Soft velvety tannins. Good depth with medium to long aftertaste of blackberry, dark chocolate and spice.

91 Points Oz Wine Review

Indeed that vanilla bean oak character makes an immediate statement, even if it’s at odds with the medium weight palate. Oak dominates nose, palate and finish. It’s quality oak, sure, but unmissable. Underneath, the palate has a handy balance to it that is quite attractive, even elegant – a wine of contrasts, right there. At the moment it’s too mono-dimensional for such serious dollars, but I like the charm, and it has the stuffing to ensure a happy future.

91 Points James Halliday Wine Companion 

Immensely powerful and full-bodied, with more savoury/earthy black fruits, tannins and oak than you might see in a month of Sundays. The back label says 'wait 15 minutes after opening', alternatively wait 15 hours. The wild card is the balance, giving a third option of not opening the bottle for 15 years.