Weijie Shi (Jay)

9.5

Always a pleasure drinking Edelstone! One of my favorite Aussie Shiraz — 6 years ago

Leslie Fresco

10

Amazing wine! — 8 years ago

Dagmar

8.9

from Total Wine- $38-$45,
First impression: unique, reminiscent of a tempranillo, robust 👍🏼 — 8 years ago

Jay Svoboda

9.2

I'll save you some reading; I am a homer when it comes to this winery, so if you want to disregard my review I understand. But this winery is doing it right. And they've planted ungrafted Margaux rootstock. I won't lecture, but that's kind of a unique deal. The wine itself is ridiculously lively for a wine nine years old. Sumptuous dark fruits, black earth and hints of tobacco, mint and decaying violets (in a good way) greet the nose. The palette is both refined and fresh. Silky, silty tannins blend with stewed and tart fruit, along with a solid backbone of earth. It's going to be a challenge, but you really should try and get a bottle from this winery. — 9 years ago

Frank Chen

8.9

Good affordable blend of three single malt scotch...drank w 1 cube brings out sweetness, light spiced w balanced w soft light smoke/malt...extremely chuggable — 9 years ago

Fiona Morse

9.5

2007 vintage — 9 years ago

with Scott, Laura and 1 other

Stuart Richardson

9.5

Great balance of savoury dusty earthy tones — 10 years ago

with Carlie

Lewis Chester

9.2

2009 vintage from High Eden (my favourite terroir for Aussie Riesling). Pale lemon green hue. Ripe lemons and limes, and diesel TDN. White peaches and chalky minerality with a whiff of gun powder. On the palate, dry, not too oily and only medium minus body. Fresh and crisp acidity cuts through this wine like a knife. Alcohol is low in a Mosel way. There's great intensity of flavour and a ripe lemony / limey finish that is quite persistent. Not archetypal Aussie Riesling here. There's a deft hand from the wine maker and clearly an attempt to make a feminine, delicate wine not meant to overwhelm the drinker. Personally, I would age this another 5 years to get some more interesting tertiary characteristics - the structure of the wine (concentration and acidity) suggests it will improve further. — 10 years ago

Pierpaolo Petrassi MW

Master of Wine; Head of Beer, Wine & Spirits Waitrose

9.1

2005. A house favourite and one of the best expressions of New World Riesling which exists. The late release adds both a great story but the required time to make this superb wine really sing. — 11 years ago

Phil Beattie

10

Wow! Wish I had another case of this. 13 years of patience was the right call. — 12 years ago

Jeroen Koenen

9.4

Wonderfully restrained and cool in style. — 6 years ago

Ryan Guy

9.4

Powerful aromatics that speak to Aussie Riesling... Key lime, grapefruit, lemon zest, and petrol - think fresh tennis balls. Bounding acidity meets ripe, juicy tropical fruit, as this maintains a dry, lasting finish. Paired with spicy curry, but would also go great poolside in the summer. Fun fact: Vineyard planted in 1912. Outstanding effort. 11% ABV — 7 years ago

Stuart Robinson

9.4

Lime, lemon, bruised apple; spice tinged core. Prima! — 9 years ago

Shay A

8.9

Very nice Australian Riesling. Not overpowering in sweetness, but a good amount of crisp nectarine. — 9 years ago

Kieran Roberts

9.1

The more restrained wine from this producer. Has a touch more length and intensity than the Romulus. — 9 years ago

Ray Vanderhoff

8.9

Very nice Aussie Riesling! Lots of citrus and honey notes. Some notes of slate. Very pleasant. — 9 years ago

Gus Kalaris

9.7

One of the worlds best wineries and winemakers. Never disappoint. This 97 is stellar. DEEP! — 10 years ago

Saman Hosseini

Writer Maison Abattoir

8.9

Gold wine. This has the acidity and freshness of those new fashionable Sonoma coast Chardonnays, but with more bravado and the confidence to wear its oak. Delicate lemon and pear fruit, anise, hazelnut. — 10 years ago

Mike Merriman

9.3

Beautiful Aussie Riesling. Dry as the Sahara, complex and acidic. Will get more of this. — 10 years ago

with Patrick

Megan Buehrer

9.6

Great nose without the overly-oaked style of Cali Chards. Enough body to hold up to roasted chicken, but a light feel on palate. — 11 years ago

Dan Pugh

9.6

Really spectacular wine! Rich tannins, dark fruit, and a floral and earthy nose. The terroir comes through beautifully, along with a buttery soft and warm glow on the back of the tongue. This wine is a sensory delight from start to finish. — 13 years ago

Ceccherini Cristiano

9.6

The intensity more than the power
The elegance more than the strength
Above Australian standard for now — 6 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.4

The winner of the Downs Club Premium Red taste off from 41 masked Reds. Not my final choice but democracy prevailed by 4 votes to 3. This was in my final 3. A nice balance of sweet red fruits with some spice and hint of pepper. Balanced and smooth. Will cellar up to 10 years but overall a little too sweet for my palate. A quality producer in the Barossa who specialises in individual Cuvees of Shiraz from separate paddocks. — 8 years ago

Ron R

9.2

Nose is dominated with cola and raspberries. Tannins are still prominent, giving it a rustic sense. The acidity is brisk. Finishes with somewhat tart cherries, and black olives, in a pleasant way. Shows purity and has echoes of a burg grand cru.

A big shout out and HNY to our new friends, and old, on DL. We trust that 2017 is going to be a smash hit for all. Carpe diem 🍾🎈 — 9 years ago

with Anne-marie

James Gourley

9.3

Was a 9.2 yesterday, but after sitting overnight it definitely improved. The wood seems more integrated and the whole thing is more vibrant. Nice balance of fruit and earth. I'll hang on to my other bottle of this for awhile. — 9 years ago

Liang

9.3

King of the Merlot — 10 years ago

John Bodin

9.1

Very well balanced! Hints of oak and blackberry. Great with a steak. — 10 years ago

Molly

9.0

Smells like winter ❄️ menthol, apple, toasty, creamy, touch of honey on the nose. The taste lemongrass, rose petal... Gives you a silky tongue 🌹😛 — 10 years ago

Chas Worley

9.6

Off the hook! Great with food even better by itself. One of the best Pinots I've had. Could drink every day — 10 years ago

Philip Cook

9.6

Dry, leaner Viognier with loads of character. Floral, aromatic. — 11 years ago