94 Points James Halliday
Deep garnet; dark and savoury and you cannot but help being struck by the strong sense of ironstone in the bouquet, coupled with dark fruits and sappy complexity; the palate is firm, taut and rugged, needing time to soften; the fine acidity, ample tannins and weighty fruit, not to mention the closure should see this evolve in to something special. Drink to 2022.
Source: James Halliday. February, 2012
92 Points Hooke
Medium to full red/brick-red colour. Dusty and relatively straightforward aromas, lacking power of expression. Tight palate with some acidity and dry, savoury flavours. Taut, light to medium weight, focused and almost lean. Very firm. A slight thread of bitterness. Attractive flavours of some complexity. Drink 2012 - 2022.
Huon Hooke, The Real Review. August, 2012