Winery notes (2021 vintage)
"Typical of our Orchard Block wines this release offers a deep layered drinking experience. An initial nose of dried fruity berries is followed by luxurious dark fruit. Secondary spiced, toasted biscuit aromas betray the 18-months this wine spent in barrel.
On the palate it is velvety with a well-balanced tannic mouthfeel. Darker plummy flavours come to the forefront with a hint of berry fruit and gentle oaky spice. The longer, careful vinification process is expressed in this delicious wine with texture, complexity and panache. Drinking well now but will cellar well for at least a decade."
5 Stars & 96/100 Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, September 2024 (2021 Vintage)
"It's seductively expressed on the nose with sweet cherry, clove, star anise, porcini and assorted nut aromas. The palate exhibits excellent concentration and persistency, together with plush texture and layers of silky tannins, finishing impressively long and gratifying. At its best: now to 2036."
Rated Outstanding & 95/100 Cameron Douglas MS, September 2024 (2021 vintage)
"A delicious wine with texture, complexity and panache. Aromas and flavours of fresh, ripe and tart cherries, some strawberry and plenty of spice from fruit and barrel. A dry wine with textures from tannins and acidity, core fruit flavours are persistent, there’s a poise and some tautness, lots of length and style. Well made with best drinking from 2025 through 2033++."