This Shiraz is aged in enormous old oak vats and, as such, doesn’t offer up the toasty, caramelly flavors that we often associate with Oz Shiraz. Instead, the fruit speaks for itself - the palate is showing mostly black plum and black cherry, with chewy tannins and a little earthiness on the finish. It's an excellent, solid wine, best drink now through 2008. - Wine Enthusiast Dense red with purple hues near rim. Lively, rich and concentrated berry characters leap from the glass - raspberry and bl...

Rating: 91(+?) - As reviewed by Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar on Jul-05

Rating: 89/100 - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 161 on Oct-05