Andrew Cullimore

9.2

Deep ruby , thin ruby rim . More discreet on the nose than the explosive Grange . More blackberry , dark plum , with a slight toasty note . Dark blackberry , cassis, red plum , good acidity and medium bodied , slightly more spiced palate . Balanced acidity and quite suave polished medium tannins . Just a hint of warmth on the good length finish . Compared to the Grange this comes across as slightly lighter in body and intensity with less of the Grange’s mineral complexity. Again requires time , but with food drank well , better in 5-10 years and will last well a further 10-15 . — 17 days ago

Doggfather

9.3

Really loved this Barossa Shiraz! Reminds me of my early days of exploring the great Aussie Shiraz scene — 14 days ago

Michael Phillips

9.6

One of the smoothest and most luscious wines i have tasted recently. At 19 years it is still brimming with dark fruit and berries — 2 months ago

Bob McDonald

9.5

Rich, supple and delicious. A prime example of what the Barossa does so well, particularly in a good vintage. Blackberry, blackcurrant, dark chocolate and coffee grounds. Barb thought too much coconut oak but I didn’t think it was excessive. The next night ripe plum and oak- rich and mouth filling - through to the mid 2030’s. Your choice - rich and fruit driven or developed savoury notes or somewhere in between. — 16 days ago

Henry Fuseler

9.2

8/2024. Big and bold. Sits well on the palate. Nice finish.

Hall’s Chophouse — 23 days ago

Kyle Gross

10

The perfect wine. — 2 months ago

Henry Fuseler

9.0

8/2024. Nice medium bodied Grenache blend. Good flavor and nice on the palate. Paired well with the blackened sea bass at Hall’s Chophouse. — 20 days ago

Paul Secombe

9.1

Beautiful aged Shiraz .. paired with a calzone rustico. Smoky mint and earthy dark berries. — 8 days ago

Mark McAndrews

9.1

Nice Shiraz. Smooth, good fruit — 2 days ago

Daniel M

9.1

After Thorne shotfire barossa shiraz which was round, very oaky and lacking a bit of acid, I wanted another expression of the same varietal from the same region, but with more zing to it.
Boy this one is zingy!
The nose is showing blackberry, black pepper, a tiny soy sauce note along with an eucalyptus thing. This is very inviting and quite complex! The palate shows a massive acid drive, extremely powerful, but not overpowering at all. A big and bright blackberry note shines through and through, some width, some matter on the sides, a silky mouthfeel that turns into a great tannic wall in the rear with a strong grip and a drying effect that continues till the very end. The finish is all about blackberry and a reminiscence of that eucalyptus /mentholy note that could be felt on the nose. The finish is long and the after taste of blackberry keeps on for almost a minute. Great take on Australian Shiraz, without the artificial, sometimes overwhelming oak treatment. I like it very much. Two hands deserve a high five! — 2 months ago