Malcolm Trimble

9.1

Dark ruby. Intense dark fruit nose. On the palate notes of cherry, blackberry, plum, hint of vanilla. Nice bold finish with a little spice. This is a really good wine. — 3 years ago

GHol

9.0

Love, love, love this wine from an ex maker of the revered Penfolds Grange and instigator of RWT.
A gem of a wine that punches well above its price point. 18 was a good vintage but this is already drinking well with some development. It’s going to be stellar in 6-8 years. — 4 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.3

A very dense Ruby in colour. Aromas of coconut oak - very oaky - a match I guess with the ultra ripe red and black fruits - pruney notes. Ultra concentrated McLaren Vale Shiraz writ large! Full bodied and rich - a winter wine par excellence. Medium minus acid. Right to drink this now or the next year or two. This wine was #2 in Wine Spectator’s Top 100 of 2014. A great match with Beef Brisket on a cold night. 16% ABV. — 5 years ago

Heather Robinson

9.0

Nice flavor, similar to other Molly Dooker wines we’ve had. Jammy with a touch of fruit - had at our home wine tasting - not sure of cost — 5 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

8.9

It's a Cabernet, Shiraz, Merlot blend. Perfume dark florals, black licorice, blackberries, blueberries & black plum on the nose. On the palate, ripe fruits of; blueberries, black berries, black cherries, black licorice, black cherry cola, violets, baked rhubarb, bitty stem inclusion & soft leather. Finishes dark cassis and high acidity. — 8 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.1

Overall tawny with a mid crimson core. Not as complex as I thought it would be for a 2003 BP Premium. Aromas of Forest floor, Mulch heap with earthy mushroom notes. BP Premiums usually good for 15 years but this faded a little at the end. A lovely wine nevertheless with a long persistence of flavour. — 8 years ago

Carsten Rudolph

9.3

Once again a fantastic wine from Ben Glaetzer! Full of black berries ready to drink — 9 years ago

Jeremy Pollard

9.3

Very elegant. Still plenty of fruit. Definite oak but in balance. Some spice. Anise? Lovely wine. — 10 years ago

Clive McNish

9.0

Great wine for the price, plenty of sweet fruit flavours, high alcohol but not overpowering in the taste, best when a little below red wine serving temperatures. — 10 years ago

Dave Amos

9.4

Love this wine. Thick, smokey. Fruit and liquorice totally coat your mouth. Just the right amount of heat. — 10 years ago

Mark Perna

9.5

Great example of aged Aussie Shiraz, for all you sceptics who think Aussie wines don't age...... You are so wrong! Beautiful, complex & sooo enjoyable! Thank you Charlie Young for the wine. — 11 years ago

Casey @ Travelling Corkscrew

10

Deep virtually opaque blackberry shade. Absolutely beautiful with intoxicating aromas of berries, warming spice, bay leaves and black cherries. It’s rich and juicy in the mouth. Drinking beautifully however with patience this wine will be even more amazing 🤩 #sample #opinionsaremyown — 4 years ago

Douglas Braun

9.0

My first sparkler from Tasmania nice seems like Pinot Noir fruit very clean very enjoyable -not a lot of yeast Autolysis but seems well made going great with cheese plate — 4 years ago

Rajveer Singh Bedi

8.9

Don't judge a book by its cover is all i will say — 5 years ago

Lam S

9.0

A nice fruity wine. When you pour into glass, dark fruits and vanila woukd fill your nose. Medium dry. Lack of acidity and tannin. It's suitable for someone who likes sweet or soft taste wine. — 6 years ago

with Billy, Steve and 1 other

Keiran Kennedy

Wine Director The Veritas Group, Australia

9.4

Sour red cherries, wild strawberry, horse shit, mushrooms. Wild acidity. Years ahead of it. Fresh. Vital. — 8 years ago

Doug Adams

8.9

Sparking wine from Tasmania! A unique nose that is hard to describe yet familiar. Crisp and clean with mineral flavors followed by some citrus. Lots of small bubbles that continue through the entire bottle! — 8 years ago

Tyler Martinelli

9.0

Camping!
Great smooth wine!
Lots of berries!!
Sit by the campfire and relax :) — 9 years ago

Olga Tuttle

Partner/Winemaker Teutonic Wines

9.5

Barnaby and I got this wine as a gift on our 10 year anniversary. We found the perfect night to drink it- after a very long day of harvest work with pizza. It was such a treat. — 10 years ago

Andrew Rothwell

10

My favorite booze of all time. Stunner. 2002 vintage tasting so good. — 10 years ago

Nestor Tsioustas

9.3

I love Dan Standish. He is one of the best winemakers. Lovely wine, very young. Blueberry and Red silky fruit. Full Bodied but not overly alcoholic, heat isn't obvious in this wine. Great length and layers of flavours. Big points from me 95 points. A producer I highly recommend! Typical sweet Barossa fruit, very seductive... — 10 years ago

Dr. Owen Bargreen

9.8

The 2018 Mollydooker ‘The Velvet Glove’ Shiraz is a utterly sensational bottling that rivals any wine of its kind. Aged in all new American oak, this shows a gorgeous bouquet from blueberry pie to espresso grounds, graphite and toasty oak tones that all impress. The palate is deep and utterly seamless. A massive core of blue and dark fruits collide with white pepper, minerals, firm tannins and a light dusting of salinity. While obviously big, this has a weightless quality and wonderful verve. Wonderful to enjoy now, this outstanding Shiraz will provide drinking enjoyment for at least another fifteen years. But why wait? Drink 2021-2038- 98 — 4 years ago

Kristina Jarcía

9.8

Cassis, Kakao, butter, more presence than others, own character, it feels good, strong and a bit spicy. Ammersee. An honest wine. It can join you in any evening. An amazing wine. A bit bitter in the end. Your gf/bf will fall in love with you if you share it with her/him. A piece of cake. Amazing. — 5 years ago

with Max

Randy Fuller

9.5

This wine offers a nose of black and blue berries, shoe leather and a hint of black olives. It’s a deep, rich bouquet. The flavors are similarly dark, with berries leading the way again. Black pepper and a nutmeg note also appear, with the fruit staying long on the finish. There is a good tannic structure, easily enough for a steak or beef stew. The oak regimen was nearly all used barrels, so the oak effect is quite nice, not a bit overdone.
— 5 years ago

Scott Taddeo

9.1

It’s a good wine, but feels very safe and is somewhat uninspiring. Has a great mix of primary and secondary (winemaking) characters and strokes a good balance between the varietals. Still very primary with an an abundance of ripe tannin that gives the wine plenty of approachability. — 7 years ago

Milissa Mosley

8.9

Milissa had this 8 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.2

Deep crimson with purple rim. Notes of ripe plum with hints of prune. Medium + intensity with a dry finish. Great entry level wine based ( I think) on the good 2015 vintage. — 8 years ago

Kapyrick Wine

10

V12. Exceptional wine. Very balanced. White pepper, crushed berries and eucalyptus bouquet. Rich black cherry and black pepper fruit. Soft, chalky, chewy finish with a hint of mocha. — 9 years ago

Paul Kaan

Winemaker/Blogger FilthyGoodVino.com

9.0

A pair of 1971's! Grange vs St Henri Smack down is about to happen! Celebrating the old man's birthday with wine he bought on release! #FilthyOldVino #Wine #Syrah #Shiraz #winelife #WinePorn — 10 years ago

Lewis Chester

9.4

2002 vintage. A beast. Huge chocolate and Port-like concentration. Big fruit and complexity. Chalky tannins and alcohol sneaking through the mid palate. Some garrigue herbal noted. Very developed. Not sure it will stay at this level for more than 1-2 years. Long finish. Raisin on the end of the finish lingers. Proper wine. After 2 hours a slight fall off and more raisiny. Would recommend no decanting on this wine. — 10 years ago