95 Points James Halliday

50% merlot, 40% cabernet sauvignon, 10% petit verdot from the Sexton Vineyard, fermented separately, warmed for fermentation to start immediately, once complete the fermenter sealed with water bags for 3 weeks maceration on skins, blended Jan '14 and matured in French oak (40% new) for 18 months. Pussy footing with cabernet and merlot doesn't pay off, especially where you have the depth and varietal clarity of the grapes here, the petit verdot providing a rock solid bridge between the two varieties. It is full-bodied, and demands respect, simply because it is so good. James Halliday Published 06 October 2016 Drink to 2034.
Source: James Halliday.