April 18, 2020 - I have enjoyed drinking these of the last 5 years, however the wine is starting to fade and show its age in a bad way. A bit past its peak now.
November 24, 2018 - Great balance, still showing primary fruit. Ripper for the price. Should go another few years at least. Like.
March 1, 2018 - Was a little bit tight a year or so ago but has opened up now. Good cool climate cabernet fruit, good body, balanced and nice length but probably a bit short in comparison with the usual heavy hitters. Very enjoyable mid week quaffer with food. 89
November 10, 2016 - Not showing as much age as I would have thought. Good dark berries, full flavoured, relatively short on the finish
May 4, 2016 - Good cabernet fruit (red & dark berries). Good colour and body, nice length, lingering taste, grippy tannins, a touch of licorice in the aftertaste. Good for 5 plus years imo. Good value for the dollars.
December 18, 2014 - My last bottle. Needs time to open up and stabilise. Probably was a bit critical on the last bottle. Strong tannins making a firm dry, lengthy finish. Wouldn't throw out in the wash water!
Good drinking right now.
May 25, 2014 - Rich dark colour. Nothing exceptional by nose but solid fruit upfront and long dry finish makes up. A reliable Hilltops vintage
February 18, 2013 - Deep dark crimson hue, bright nose of dark cherries, lined with strong backbone of vanilla oak. Slight undertones of plum & earth which transitions to peppery notes at medium length upon decanting. Firmly medium body, medium to heavy tannin with slight fruitiness. Savoury on the palate, nicely balanced with a pretty smooth mouthfeel. Long dry finish with a slight vegetal, liquorice aftertaste. Good wine for the price, however not overly impressive.
February 17, 2013 - Ripe blackcurrant, blackberry and mulberry, plus herbs and chocolatey oak. Well balanced, tannin structure spot on, and decent persistence.
February 16, 2013 - Rather disappointing given the brand/hype.