Mid crimson in colour. Tarry savoury berry aromas. On the palate medium to full bodied with earth tar and liquorice ~ typical of mature Heathcote. Tannins resolved. The 15.5%ABV largely hidden. Amazing intensity and flavour considering its age - powerful in fact - also some sweetness. Jasper Hill largely contributed to putting Heathcote on the map. — 6 years ago
Cherries warmish fruit, enjoyable not overly complex — 6 years ago
Nice medium body wine that's bright and in the Rhone style. Great with casual food you would have with this style wine. — 9 years ago
Dark, sinister nose of smoke, grilled meat, grilled herbs, toast, bushfire... Luckily on the palate it's suave and shows sweet macerated fruit, black pepper, dried sausages, cough syrup and some notes of cola, licorice and chocolate, too. Cool acidic frame leaves a clean and fresh impression. Very interesting wine from this relatively cool region. Like. — 9 years ago
Tannic, dry, Heathcote Spice, epic wine. How the hell did not ever find this wine before — 4 years ago
Currant and perfume on the nose with some vanilla and subtle saline minerality. Full bodied dark fruits, velvet on the tongue, great mouthfeel. Tight, moderately tannic, then a smooth prolonged finish.
(Opened on my dad’s 80th) — 5 years ago
OMG, absolutely delightful. Best 100% Grenache I have ever had. Bought from the winery 2006 and personal tasting with Ron Laughton. Amazing. — 6 years ago
Earthy aromas with a touch of iodine with medicinal/cough medicine type aromas. Pruney notes. None of this is a negative, in fact pretty typical Heathcote. Known as a home for full bodied Shiraz but this wine at 12 years with supple tannins and medium to full bodied is very drinkable for someone who is gravitating away from full throttle Shiraz. — 6 years ago
Dry and juicy with slight creamy finish — 8 years ago
Absolutely delicious shiraz the alcohol even though high doesn't seem like it. Very elegant Shiraz — 9 years ago
Great. Nice oak overlays — 9 years ago
One of my favorite #orange wines. Hazy, cidery, juicy, totally funky skin contact vibes. Doesn’t suffer from being overly dry like some organes. Stock up for summer as it doesn’t suffer in flavour when it warms slightly on a hot afternoon. — 5 years ago
I have probably rated this better than I should cause I was having a celebration. I enjoyed it a whole lot at the time! — 6 years ago
Funky yet fruity and smooth — 6 years ago
Best and fattest Victorian Shiraz I've ever had! — 8 years ago
Very nice. Light, fun, and fruity. A great Shiraz for the price. — 9 years ago
Bob McDonald
The 2nd of two Viogniers served blind by Sue Bell, and what a mouthful of flavour. Apricots - low to medium acid a honeyed note. French oak playing an accompanying role. A label new to me - a full throttle white to match the full bodied reds from the district. Very impressive. — 4 years ago