August 11, 2019 - Dark; powerful, full on, unabashed; intense fulsome, shapely, well balanced; potent finish. Plenty more to come.
March 2, 2019 - Stunning wine. Dark plum in colour. Powerful floral nose. Rich dark red fruit, full-bodied, still tightly structured with years to go.
April 30, 2017 - Typical Aussie nose of violets, licorice and black/blue fruit. Initially a bit soft but funny enough the wine appeared more balanced day 3 with spine from rather low tannin and refreshing acidity. Very inviting and hard not to like. Towards full bodied. A positive surprise with a lot of typicity. Drink now or keep for another 5 years?
February 8, 2017 - This is good, even more so for what was supposed to be a tough vintage. Delightful mouth feel with lingering length. Velvety smooth, soft furry tannins, hints of vanilla & chocolate, dark berries and ripe plum, a touch of licorice allsorts. Wish I had more. 95
May 15, 2014 - (Mich&Bo@LangtonsVI) pure, delicate, blue fruits. Juicy, lovely, textural concentration. Mint chocolates, drinking well now!
February 18, 2011 - 2011 Sydney Royal Wine Show - Exhibitor's Tasting (Olympic Park, Homebush): Gold medal {screwcap} In a burgundy-shaped bottle? I double-checked the catalogue, but this is definitely Eileen. Somewhat developing nose, initially a little reductive/metallic, and although it blooms with some time, it retains a slightly sullen air. Offers general red berry fruits and plenty of vanilla – not very promising. The palate is way better, although a bit of a bruiser, with ripe thick shiraz fruit and cedary oak. Fullish bodied, with a whack of powdery tannin, although the flavours are a bit monolithic, and the finish only struggles to medium length. Time needed, or not quite got the goods? Hard to say. And I’m still baffled by the bottle…