Stephen Brook: Very deep red. Opulent and toasty blackcurrant nose, stylish and hedonistic. Suave and rich, concentrated and dense, with a sweetness and intensity that are linked to some fine acidity. This is classy and vigorous, finely crafted, and well balanced. The oak is pronounced, but there is sufficient fruit to support it. Sheer pleasure. Good length. Margaret River? 17.5

Andrew Jefford: Saturated black-red. Lots of blackcurrant, though in fact it’s the moist licorice that dominates the aromas. Vibrant and arresting. Vivid, deep, dark, leathery, full-bodied, warm, and welcoming, this is a generously and lushly crafted Cabernet of real class. Structured, full, deep, with its acid component relatively high in the international context, yet not excessive for Australia; this is one of the biggest-boned wines in the tasting. Admirable wealth and stature, built on the Continental scale, and providing enjoyable drinking, with its wonderful fruit purity the main talking point. Ample tannins; discreet earthy or mineral qualities. Overall, a satisfactory, textured, and balanced wine of real generosity. Wrattonbully? Coonawarra? 17.5

Anthony Rose: Good, youthful ruby color; notes of coffee, mulberry, and blackcurrant on the nose; good concentration of cassis-like fruit quality, very nice freshness, supple, textured tannins, and juicy acidity. Overall, very well balanced and approachable now. Margaret River? 17