Doug Powers

9.5

Rich mulberry and blackberry aromas and flavors, rich yet not overripe, great balance, long, lingering finish, as fine as the bottle I drank in Australia, Simon is rocking it!! — 2 months ago

with Jim and Monique

Bob McDonald

9.0

Christmas Day Lunch. I noticed one of the courses was Leg of Lamb and this wine was chosen from the Wine List with that dish in mind. Black and Red cherries with an earthy savouriness. This Sicilian variety has found a second home at Heathcote in Victoria - the terroir and conditions generally, suit Nero perfectly. Medium to full bodied with a rich texture. Heathcote is better known as the home of rich, full bodied earthy Shiraz. — 4 months ago

Gor

9.6

Pours dark opaque color. Expressive nose of blueberries, ripe strawberries, pomegranates, violets, cherries, leather, sweet tobacco, hint of salted caramel, vanilla. Intense concentration and high acidity on the palate with the lift that’s reminiscent or even exceeds Penfolds Grange. So much respect for this wine just absolutely floored at the power and balance. This will last decades. — 2 years ago

Ross Bathgate

9.5

Wow, really impressive. So tightly wound but with gorgeous structure and fruit. I would have expected a much higher Cab Franc percentage. So fine and sophisticated, loved it. — 2 months ago

Steve Goore

8.9

Took some time to open up but became delicious. Lots of fruit but not sweet. The splash of viognier softened the Syrah a bit. — 3 months ago

Ben O'Connor

9.5

Delicious earthy, Oakey finish to an otherwise rich taste. Excellent demonstration of how Shiraz can be full of flavour without the sting. — 8 months ago

Joe Santiago

9.0

Mild fragrance of flowers and berries. Slight acidity, but enough punch. Will definitely hold up to burgers tonight! — 2 years ago

Eric Urbani

9.3

A exploration of nine 1999 Cote Rotie - Syrahs and Shiraz on their 25th anniversary. Another Aussie ended up being my #2 — 2 months ago

Johnno Harris

9.5

Wow. Much more restraint than the wine of old. This is fabulous. Tightly coiled dark fruit, subtle oak spice, and utterly delicious. Yum. — 6 months ago

Bailey Murray

9.4

Absolutely delicious. Drank after a bottle of French champagne and what an absolute treat — 2 years ago