Tom Casagrande

9.1

The 2019 edition of this wine seems looser, lower in acid, and more on the savory side than usual. Scorched earth and very pure, spicy Zin blackberry fruit on the nose. Round and and soft in the mouth. Up-front Zin fruit quickly gives way to more savory elements. A slight bitterish note, not unpleasant, as the finish progresses. Unlike other Storybook Zins, I’d drink this one sooner rather than later. — a month ago

David White

9.4

As per earlier notes excellent Basket Pressed Cabernet with bold flavours and silky tannins — 5 months ago

Slestyan

9.1

Plum, refined red fruit with a pop — 8 months ago

Charlie Elliott

10

Eden's choice - my favourite — a month ago

Damian

9.1

Pale yellow color. Tropical fruit on the nose and palate. Long finish and high acidity — 5 months ago

David Carter

9.5

Had at Lay line restaurant last week. W loved. With salmon. One of best Marlborough yet. — 7 months ago

Samantha Bevis

9.4

with tomato based pasta — 5 years ago

Julia Indik

9.3

Smooth at the start with dates, cocoa, anise and a splash of red apple. Soft tannins fold into a light acidity with the final notes of vanilla, fig and leather. — 4 months ago

with Robert

Jody Wycech

9.3

Mostly Shiraz with some small cab and merlot blends to make for a lovely red wine that went well with lamb and Rosemary. Aroma is deep and complex. I get facing notes of chocolate, vanilla and tobacco from the barrel. I get fruity notes of cherry, plum and black currant. I get light herbal notes from the soil with touches of Rosemary and pine. I get spicy notes from the yeast like cardamom and clove. The palate is full bodied with a heavy sweetness quickly balanced by very strong tannins so that it never feels too sweet or oppressive. Definitely finished with a strong tannic astrigency that would be aggressive if it wasn't scrubbing the heavy fruity sweetness. — 5 months ago

with Ethan, Peter and 1 other

Justin Hansohn

9.1

The first bottle right after receiving this lot felt a little overblown and pruny. So glad I waited a while before opening a second one. This is now well put together and putting across the notes I expect out of old vine field blend California coast; chocolate, coffee, cool climate lift right on top of intensity. — 5 years ago