Rating: 93/100 - As reviewed by International Wine Cellar in Issue 115, July/August 2004 ($145; shiraz with 3% viognier) Full medium ruby. Aromatic nose combines black raspberry, cassis, chocolate, pipe tobacco, flowers and fruitcake. Huge, thick and dense, with superripe yet bright flavors of crushed berries complicated by a saline quality. Superconcentrated shiraz with terrific depth and sweetness of flavor. Finishes with sweet tannins and superb persistence. A ver...

Rating: 99/100 - As reviewed by The Wine Advocate in Issue 155

Rating: 99/100 - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 155 on Oct-04

Rating: 98/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 09/15/04