reviewScore1 = “97 points” reviewName1 = “Halliday Wine Companion” reviewNotes1 = ‘‘‘A brilliant red. Deep, complex, tannic and long. Cork (and storage) permitting it will enjoy an extremely long and fruitful life. It tastes of earth, blackcurrant, cloves, milk chocolate and mint, perhaps even a slip of licorice too. It jumps with flavour right upfront and holds the power throughout. A dry, ropey, sustained finish seals the deal. Campbell Mattinson’’’
reviewScore2 = “95 points” reviewName2 = “Wine Orbit” reviewNotes2 = ‘‘‘It’s complex and inviting on the nose showing Black Doris plum, spicy oak, olive and subtle game characters. The palate offers excellent concentration and intensity, combined with fleshy texture and beautifully integrated tannins, making it superbly harmonious and highly attractive.’’’
reviewScore3 = “96 points” reviewName3 = “Winepilot” reviewNotes3 = ‘‘‘Don’t even think about opening this wine in the next five years or more as it’s a prize fighter built for the long haul. Opaque in colour, this Cabernet Malbec blend starts out quite shy and takes time to build in the glass. But it is worth the wait with youthful, brooding inky, blackberry and blackcurrant fruits with sweet herbs and well integrated but significant oak slowly rising up. Chewy and mouthfilling, the palate is a pillar of strength thanks to a strong tannin backbone supporting waves of dark fruit. Bone dry and robust, this is an intense experience with a long and strong palate defined by its firm structure. Forget about this for a while and then enjoy with good friends.’’’
reviewScore4 = “98 points” reviewName4 = “Winestate | Clare Valley Tasting 2022” reviewNotes4 = ‘‘‘Powerful blackcurrant/Ribena fruit influence here with minty/leafy elements, dark chocolaty notes and chewy tannins all nicely wrapped up with some crisp acidity
Top in Category | Eligible for Wine of the Year’’’
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