12/29/2023 - GavinMelvin wrote:

Sour cherry and a hint of plum on the palette. Light to medium bodied and the fruit isn’t really shining as it should. Still enjoyable enough but probably beyond its peak.

8/26/2023 - GavinMelvin wrote:

An interesting drop. Really nice green and stone fruit flavours and mineral backbone once it warmed up from coming out of the fridge. Some petroleum and almost toasty secondaries.

7/28/2023 - GavinMelvin Likes this wine:

Olives and spice on the nose and good lashings of dark fruits and crimson tones on the palette. Tannins have really integrated well here but it’s got plenty of backbone left Opened 15 mins after standing upright and the glass has a heavy sedimentsL despite a gentle decant. I’ll remember to sit the last bottle of this upright for a good while before pouring.

1/2/2023 - GavinMelvin Likes this wine:

Varietal stone fruit notes on the nose with a hint of green pear. Beautifully rounded on the palette, with the oak perfectly balanced and delivering a lovely dry, lingering finish. Packed with flavour and at its peak. I’ll make sure the last bottle I have doesn’t sit around for much longer

12/12/2021 - GavinMelvin Likes this wine:

Classic hunter notes here. A good vintage with very nice earthen tones already evident and good tannin and length. Good drinking without any time in a decanter. I will leave the remaining two bottles to sit in the cellar for a few more years which will helpfully be rewarded.

8/15/2021 - GavinMelvin Likes this wine:

It’s lovely and complex. Earthy, leathery tones with hints of smoke and red fruits on the palette. I wish I decanted more than half a bottle for tonight.

7/10/2021 - GavinMelvin Likes this wine:

Fragrant nose and plenty of crimson tones. Black fruit and a gentle hint of pepper and spice make for a very well balanced medium bodied Shiraz.

5/14/2021 - GavinMelvin Likes this wine:

Drinking really well. Velvety mouth feel, blue fruit , jam a touch of spice on the back palette. Really nice cool climate Shiraz

10/31/2020 - GavinMelvin Likes this wine:

Black currant and tar on the nose. Juicy dark fruit flavours, a touch of earth and tobacco on the mid palate. Beautifully full and rounded with the subtle oak tieing it all together. Drinking really well.

8/29/2020 - GavinMelvin Likes this wine:

Lemon pith and green apple on the nose. Peach and citrus on the front pallets with subtle acid acid holding this together nicely.

2/19/2020 - GavinMelvin wrote:

Vibrant sweet red fruits on the nose. A very elegant palate of red berries with a lovely fresh tang on the back palate. Drinking beautifully.

12/22/2018 - GavinMelvin wrote:

The Petit Verdot in this one really sings. Really well put together blend and beautiful balance. The cabenet is dominant but not overpowering.

11/18/2016 - GavinMelvin wrote:

Spicy white pepper on the nose. Most of the fruit has dissipated leaving fine tannins and a very short finish. We drank on a warm night probably didn't help but its definitely on the way out.

3/25/2016 - GavinMelvin wrote:

Big, bold and showing classic Barossa tones. Needs a good hour in the decanter to really open up.

2/4/2016 - GavinMelvin wrote:

Red fruits and a lovely bouquet that goes on and on. Great drinking. Improved on the last bottle a year ago and I reckon it will be better again in another.

12/31/2015 - GavinMelvin wrote:

Stunning cool climate Shiraz. Elegant and refined with mouthfuls of rich fruit. Why did I not buy a case?

11/5/2015 - GavinMelvin wrote:

It's all started to come together since the last bottle I had. Silky tannins and great depth but the oak is still a little overdone. Shame I don't have one or two more bottles to see if it blooms in a year or two more.

5/16/2015 - GavinMelvin wrote:

juicy and succulent dark berries up front and a long velvety finish. The tannins are very fine and this is a really nicely balanced drop.

4/21/2015 - GavinMelvin wrote:

Full flavoured but a little too leathery for my taste. At its peak if not over it.

1/15/2015 - GavinMelvin wrote:

Nice well rounded drop. Lots of oak but it's still young and it's not overpowering. Better than I was expecting.

12/23/2014 - GavinMelvin wrote:

Rich and refined with tannins softening out. The flavours are starting to integrate and will probably come together nicely in two more years.

11/22/2014 - GavinMelvin wrote:

The first few mouthfuls leave you wondering but then it it evolves into a very long and full flavoured drop. Definitely for those who like a fuller Pinot. Can't wait to see how this evolves as it definitely has the backbone to go a good many years.

11/2/2014 - GavinMelvin wrote:

Warm toasty tones. Pretty well rounded but not drinking like it's getting any better. Pleasant but not memorable.

10/8/2014 - GavinMelvin Likes this wine:

It's smoothed out around the edges since my last bottle and developed a lot more complexity. Rich berry flavours with a hint of smoke.

9/20/2014 - GavinMelvin wrote:

Blackcurrant and berry on the nose. Soft tannins upfront with a very well rounded flavour. Not quite sure where it might go with a few more years in the bottle. Suspect it's at best drinking in the next 18 months.

8/24/2014 - GavinMelvin wrote:

Well rounded with nice hints of vanilla. The pundits say it's at its peak but I think it may yet improve.

8/9/2014 - GavinMelvin Likes this wine:

Past it's peak. A little hollow.

7/25/2014 - GavinMelvin Likes this wine:

Good middle of the road drink. All the elements are there but nothing shines. At its peak now.

7/19/2014 - GavinMelvin Likes this wine:

Well developed palette and great nose. Probably at its best if not slightly past it.

5/17/2014 - GavinMelvin Likes this wine:

Long strong pepper tones up front on the palette. Silky tannins. A little short in the mouth.

12/19/2013 - GavinMelvin Likes this wine:

Smooth yet bold. Will probably age another 4-5 years if well kept.