Ross Bathgate

9.6

Absolutely gorgeous. Phenomenal rich luscious fruit and voluptuous tannin. Would not pick it blind as Sangiovese. — 4 years ago

Scott Rowe

9.0

Fruit, oak, acid. Clean and precise. — 5 years ago

John P

10

Fantastic expression of an Australian Pinot noir. — 7 years ago

Alexander Vadas

9.3

Mistaken for n. Rhone — 8 years ago

with Mathew and Stephen

Brad Pejcic

9.1

Pretty aromatics with black and red berries. Same to taste with coffee and raw meat. Good acidity too but it all ends a bit abruptly. — 9 years ago

Bob Colman

9.2

There's an earthy sweetness about this which is intriguing. I like it. — 9 years ago

Dave Kluz

9.2

Blackberry and spice with forest floor and smoldering underbrush. A touch of game and iron. Fresh acid and balanced tannins. — 10 years ago

Johnno Harris

9.6

Outstanding!! Super tight and focussed. Struck match, flinty and nectarine kernel complexity. Drink now or hold for 3-5 years. Wish it came in magnums! Ripper booze!! — 4 years ago

Rob Sonogan

9.6

The winery is no longer operational so this was special as the the wine itself. There are plenty of this variety in the surrounding areas but none better than this. Drink now if you have any as it was perfect. — 6 years ago

Scott Taddeo

9.3

Blown away, the best Aussie neb I’ve had — 8 years ago

Armin Pfleiderer

9.0

I brought this into a shop I managed about eight years ago...it was still there tonight. Concerns over vintage (and a drinking window label statement of 5-10 years), erratic storage practices since I left the shop, and an engorged and busted cork were well founded. Cork debris, a considerable amount of sediment filtered upon decanting, and a good hour-and-a-half of development, and I can say my fears have been assuaged. This is only slightly past peak, a pleasant surprise for a $36 Shiraz from the Aussie heyday. Showing lush boysenberry liqueur, thyme, licorice, and leather with a still lively acidity, velvety tannins, and a heat that, thankfully faded from damning to acceptable over time, this was just plain fun — 8 years ago

Rubychick

9.0

Giacondas little cygnet — 9 years ago

Lam S

9.2

juicy, and still well balanced ,smooth , great value. — 9 years ago

Big Wave Dave

9.2

Cool climate character; more Northern Rhone than Australia. As with all Savaterre, this is built to age but all the elements are there. Quite green/stemmy, but enough dark berry fruit, rosemary, and spice to give balance. Better in 5 yrs but wanted to like this more. — 4 years ago

Big Wave Dave

9.3

Fabulous. The purity and restrained elegance of the fruit are what stand out. Regal. — 7 years ago

with Rocket

Alec Jeffery

9.1

More evidence that Beechworth is a great place to make Shiraz. Ticks all the boxes if you want something other than South Australia Shiraz. — 8 years ago

Philip Eastburn

9.0

Great Shiraz 2004. Sweet red fruits balanced by a lovely savouriness. Plush mouthfeel and still some life ahead — 8 years ago

with megs

Nicholas Brooks

9.5

Great wine and still so young. Amazing silkiness and fruit weight. Russell you shouldn't have stopped. — 9 years ago

Thomas Colman

9.4

In a world of its own. I'm impressed — 9 years ago

John Kay

9.2

Cool climate syrah.sweet fruit and soft tannin. — 10 years ago