Ranked #81 of 186 2016 Shiraz from Barossa Valley
92/100
4 Stars
Huon Hooke
Deep red/purple colour with a rich plum cake, fruitcake and chocolate bouquet. The palate is full-bodied and rich, dense and thickly-textured, with chewy tannins and a long follow-through. The tannins are gritty and savoury, with a certain earthiness and cocoa powder flavour. This has stacks of potential, but needs cellaring.
Tasted: 07/10/2018
Drink: 2020 to 2033
98 Points James Halliday
From vines dating back to 1847, hand-picked, open-fermented with 10% whole bunches, matured in French oak (40% new) for 18 months. This beautifully crafted wine has power and presence, and a purity of taste and structure. The black fruits have waves and crosscurrents of flavour and texture, the finish long and balanced. Drink to 2051.
James Halliday. July, 2021