97+ Points Robert Parker
Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2010 Reserve Shiraz is a little closed at this stage, revealing a subtle earthy character over restrained notes of creme de cassis, mulberries and licorice, plus hints of cloves, lavender, spice cake, espresso and bacon fat. Very concentrated and richly fruited on the full bodied palate, the muscular fruit is well supported by a firm level of finely grained tannins with medium-high acid to lend just enough lift, finishing long. This wine is for the long haul and should drink best 2014 to 2024+. Drink 2014 - 2024.
Source: Robert Parker.
94 Points James Halliday
True to Noon, this is an unashamedly full-bodied shiraz, putting forward impressive depth of glossy Satsuma plums, blackberries, sarsaparilla, liquorice and mixed spice of considerable persistence. It finishes with fine, dusty tannins and warming alcohol. For bang-for-your buck, Noon is always a bargain, and '10 is a particularly impressive release. Drink to 2017.
Tyson Stelzer. June, 2021
Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2010 Reserve Shiraz is a little closed at this stage, revealing a subtle earthy character over restrained notes of creme de cassis, mulberries and licorice, plus hints of cloves, lavender, spice cake, espresso and bacon fat. Very concentrated and richly fruited on the full bodied palate, the muscular fruit is well supported by a firm level of finely grained tannins with medium-high acid to lend just enough lift, finishing long. This wine is for the long haul and should drink best 2014 to 2024+. Source: Robert Parker (eRobertParker.com) February, 2012 by Lisa Perrotti-Brown