91 Points James Halliday
Silky texture and sweet cabernet fruit, but submerged in oak after 38 months in new French and American barrels; 12 months less surely would have made a better and less expensive wine. Drink to 2015.
Source: James Halliday. September, 2007
88 Points Hooke
Brown-tinged, forward developed colour. Dusty earthy toasty nose, touch of charcuterie and barbecued meats. Earthy, dusty, dried-out, harsh tannins. Richer palate flavours, ultra-ripe with some sweetness, but the tannins are astringent and overly drying. Later, after prlonged airing, a good drink, smooth and mellow but really, not good value at this price.
Huon Hooke, The Real Review. March, 2008