This was a coolish vintage in the Barossa with the constant threat of rain, but in the end old Hughie smiled down and the vintage finished dry. Having said that the nature of the season is reflected in the wine which is elegant and restrained, yet you know those 78-year-old Cabernet vines will deliver plenty as it ages. Ripe blackberry and dark chocolate characters invade with the 18 months in largely new French oak puncheons necessary to balance the intensity. Vibrant and bright with the capacity for extended cellaring. Drink by: 2044. Score - 95. (Ray Jordan, winepilot.com, Aug. 2024)

The 2023 Grenache Mataro is a vibrant, spicy wine that leads with all the berries and juicy fruits that follow on the palate. Nice, airy sort of strutting keeps the wine feeling very fresh and bouncy. A compelling summer red if I ever saw one. 14.5% alcohol. Drink date: 2024-2028. Score - 90. (Erin Larkin, robertparker.com, Oct. 24, 2024)

This is splendidly fruited and varietally expressive, showing cassis, violet, thyme, game and assorted nut aromas on the nose. The palate delivers terrific weight and fleshy texture, wonderfully framed by finely infused tannins, finishing sturdy and robust. At its best: now to 2034. Score - 94. (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz, Feb. 2024)

A heady waft of ripe red berries and a freshly mown meadow framed by eucalyptus trees sets the stage for a grand red berry entrance - plush, opulent and proud. This has rich redcurrant and blackberry speaking in a loud, clear voice, with the solid fruit platform propelled by a firm acid seam. It finishes tight, aided by a cluster of fine-grained tannins, which suggests a long, fruitful life in the cellar. Drinking window: 2026-2039. [Decant for one hour to enjoy tonight.] Score - 94. (David Sly, decanter.com, July 16, 2024)

Heady black and blueberry fruit, spice and floral aromas pack a punch. The mid-weight palate is fresh, silky and crunchy, with well-integrated tannins and a juicy fresh-berry flavor to the finish. An excellent example of a modern Shiraz. Editors' Choice. Score - 94. (Christina Pickard, Wine Enthusiast, July 1, 2024)