Open fermented, left 8-12 days on skins, matured for 12 months in French puncheons (20% new). A best-of-the-best barrel selection. The bright colour is as it should be, the bouquet rimmed with the violets that are often talked about (not by me, until, that is, you come across a wine such as this). Notes of cedar and cassis are not far behind in their appeal. Then the glory of this magnificent wine's palate takes total control of all the senses, the sheer intensity of the fruit making the finely tempered tannins and French oak applaud from the wings of the stage. Drink from: 2025. Drink by: 2050. Special Value. Score - 98. (James Halliday, winecompanion.com.au, July 15, 2022)

... Laden with dark fruit, an assortment of baking spices and very silky smooth tannins working across the full-bodied palate. While aged 1 year in French puncheons (20% new) might not read as much, it comes across as more: charry, sweet and meaty. Drink by: 2034. Score - 95. (Jane Faulkner, winecompanion.com.au, June 21, 2021)

Includes 'a little splash of malbec'; gold medal winner National Wine Show of Australia '21. The base wines came from the 1997-2022 vintages. Has threaded the needle with lower dosages than usual (hence the gold medal), investing the wine with freshness and finely wrought tannins. Is there nothing outside the skills of Paul Hotker? Not to mention, value for money across the board. Drink from: 2023. Drink by: 2025. Special Value. Score - 95. (James Halliday, winecompanion.com.au, July 6, 2023)

Shiraz-dominant blend with cabernet sauvignon and malbec also contributing. Nine months in French oak, but only 5% of it is new. Fresh fruit is to the fore here, but there's plenty going on besides. Dried herbs, a lick of cedarwood, crushed fennel notes and sweet tobacco lead to smidgens of resin and dust. It feels controlled, well balanced and authentic. Special Value. Drink from: 2025. Drink by: 2031. Score - 92. (Campbell Mattinson, winecompanion.com.au, Aug. 7, 2024)

[Though not the same release reviewed by Vic Harradine, this wine will offer similar character and quality.] Lifted appealing aromas of dark berry fruit - raspberry, currant and plum compote - abound on the nose of this gem. A frothy mousse when poured, it captures the palate with a lively, fresh wash of off-dry flavours - black plum, bramble berry and dark cherry adorned with piquant spice, mocha and hints of dark chocolate. It finishes lengthy with persistent purity of fruit from palate replays. Pour on its own to welcome guests or with roast duck. Remove from the fridge twenty minutes before service. Drink now. [A style that will drink for 2+ years from release.] Score - 93. (Vic Harradine, winecurrent.com, Dec. 7, 2021)

Pure, precise fruit defines this exceptional value from Down Under. It has the character and presence of a far more expensive offering - just wonderful. There's elegant, well-framed blackcurrant, cassis, plum, lifted herbal tones, smoke, cedar, and wonderfully fragrant spices. Ideal for prime rib or steak.

Open fermented with 15% whole berries, left 9-12 days on skins and matured for 12 months in French puncheons and hogsheads (10% new). A pleasant medium-bodied shiraz that is bright and fresh, with savoury black fruits and balanced tannins. Attractive price! Drink from: 2030. Drink by: 2035. [Or enjoy tonight after an hour in the decanter.] Special Value. Score - 92. (James Halliday, winecompanion.com.au, Aug. 3, 2022)