Ranked #41 of 112 2013 Shiraz from McLaren Vale
90/100
4 Stars
Huon Hooke
Very deep, concentrated purple/red colour and a very oaky bouquet. Dark chocolate, coffee and vanilla - all oak-infused characters. The wine is full-bodied but not too heavy nor clumsy, and there is intensity of flavour and potential to age. It will reward cellaring but will probably always be a fairly oak-driven style
Tasted: 01/05/2016
Drink: 2019 to 2038
94 Points James Halliday
The fermentation was completed in new and used French and American oak, followed by 18 months maturation in those barrels. Deep, dense crimson-purple, this complex, medium to full-bodied, mouthfilling swag of black fruits, creamy oak and ripe tannins, needs time to back off, but will deliver on its promise. Drink to 2040.
-. July, 2021