93 Point Rated - Ray Jordan Wine Pilot

"This is such a good Cabernet, especially when you consider the price of $30. It seems the Filius grows in sophistication and varietal expression each year. This was a cool year of course, but the fully ripe fruit delivers, and then some. Has a little bit of Malbec which is an important consideration for the wine, adding just that little fruit brightness and mid-palate plumpness without compromising the controlled linear structure. A little graphite and oyster shell minerality completes a terrific value wine."

91 Point Rated - Ned Goodwin MW James Suckling

"Plenty on offer for the price, although paradoxically not the best vintage for a value offering. The tannins, a bit bony and ungenerous. Conversely, I like the savory elements here and feel that things will gel and fill out with time. A slick of blackcurrant, green bean, sage and mint, before the shins and elbows of youth nudge the inner gums. Despite the accessible pricing, give this time. Drink or hold."

Huon Hooke The Real Review

"Medium-deep colour with a subtle purple tinge; there are cedary oaky and linseed oil aromas firstly, the palate drying and a tad monochromatic, although there is enough depth to suggest age will bring out more. It tapers to the end where it finishes with real cabernet firmness."

Award Winner

James Halliday Australian Chardonnay & Cabernet Challenge