Stephen Brook: Very deep red. Lush, oaky, cassis nose, with coffee tones from the oak, and showing intensity and purity. Ripe and juicy, almost to excess; indeed, that sweetness of fruit is at the expense of other components in the wine. This may be a crowd-pleaser, but it would fatigue my palate quite quickly. Moderate acidity, too, and an overall lack of zest and complexity marks the wine as a whole. Modest length and a slack finish. Margaret River? 14

Andrew Jefford: Dark black-red. Fresh, agreeable, slightly leafy; classic blackcurrant; some plumpness suggested here, too. Not hugely subtle, but satisfying. Deep, medium depth of fruit, but hard acidity gives this blackcurrant a slightly metallic, hard edge. Acid-powered length on the palate. Good purity and precision; some sweet frosting to the fruit, though this is kept in the background by the acidity. Overall, this is a lively, bright, glittering kind of Cabernet that clatters through the mouth; I would prefer a little more depth, richness, texture, and sumptuousness. No ambiguity about the varietal, though. Coonawarra. 13.5

Anthony Rose: Deep, rich color; good, fresh, and intense, leafy, cassis aromatic quality here; very nice sweet-fruit succulence, with the accent on black berry fruits; nicely integrated sub-threshold oak that’s clearly helping to round out the tannins, while the texture overall feels supple and nicely balanced. There’s some firmness on the finish—a combination of a slight tannin-and-acid structure, but it’s nicely in harness with the fruit, leaving you with a feeling of satisfaction. Coonawarra? 16.5