93 Points James Halliday Wine Companion

From nine vineyards, numerous separate ferments (some open, some sweeping arm fermenters), 20% whole bunches (in total), after 11 months in mainly French oak, a barrel selection was returned to barrel for a further 8 months. The move to French oak is good, but in the final analysis there was too much oak for the fruit.

91 Points Australian Wine Review 

You know exactly what you’re going to get here – archetypal old school Barossa Shiraz. Vanilla bean paste oak that carries the whole way through the palate. It’s not unbalanced, but the impact of the oak is more 1998 than 2018, though French oak vanilla rather than American oak coconut coffee. Texturally the palate just a little warm but the concentration is undeniable –  it’s very rich, alcoholic and no shortage of anything, though not necessarily well balanced. It’s quality traditional Barossa Shiraz, but I do wonder whether tastes has moved on from this firm, oaky, slightly tart style.

91 Points Decanter China 

Highly Rated Winestate Magazine

Peppery varietal fruit bouquet and big dark fruit flavours with drying tannins, toasty oak and a minerally/ferrous-like finish.

Highly Rated, The Wine Front