92 Points Robert Parker
The 2005 RWT Shiraz was aged in 70% new French oak hogsheads. The bouquet shows off aromas of pain grille, pencil lead, damp earth, pepper, game, blueberry, and blackberry liqueur. Velvety textured, supple, ripe and succulent, this elegant effort is impeccably balanced and built for pleasure. Drink it over the next 10-12 years.
Source: Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) by Jay S Miller. January, 2009
90 Points Robert Parker
Deep garnet in color, the 2005 RWT Shiraz opens to notes of blackberry and blueberry preserves, prunes and baking spices. Full-bodied and rich, the tannins are chewy and it finishes long with a touch of hardness.
Source: Robert Parker (Robert Parker Wine Advocate) by Lisa Perrotti-Brown. October, 2015
94 Points James Halliday
Good red-purple; fragrant aromas of black cherry, plum and blackberry; utterly delicious mouthfeel and seductive fruit; will live, but extreme patience not needed. Drink to 2020.
Source: James Halliday. September, 2007
96 Points Hooke
Deep red-purple colour. Excellent nose: perhaps even finer and more alluring than '04, if that were possible. Succulent palate: delicious depths of black and red fruits, anise and violets, spices and Provencal herbs. A superb wine: more powerful than '04 and builds on that wine. Great length and wonderful structure. Simply great. Best in 3 to 30+ years.
Huon Hooke, The Real Review. September, 2007
95 Points Hooke
Deep red, some purple and blackish tints. Shy nose, closed and a bit lacking. Very rich, superripe and blackberryish in mouth, with some black olive. Tannic finish with chewy texture and big flavour and structure. Very good wine, of fine balance and style.
Huon Hooke, The Real Review. June, 2008