Ranked #2 of 18 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot from Coonawarra
96/100
5 Stars
Huon Hooke
Deep, dark red colour with a good tinge of purple. The bouquet is rich, ripe and berry-like with a regional mint overtone. It's full-bodied and rich, smooth and plush and loaded with supple tannins. Bottle-age is introducing a savoury note now, but it's still fresh and young. The texture is excellent. Balanced, long and satisfying - a very smart cabernet.
Tasted: 18/08/2015
Drink: 2015 to 2040
96 Points James Halliday
Deep crimson-purple; as the often-pilloried name suggests, the best grapes from the estate vineyards are married with new French oak for an extended stay; luscious, perfectly ripened, cassis fruit blots out the competition (no mint here) and is harmoniously joined by supple tannins and quality French oak. Drink to 2040.
Source: James Halliday. March, 2013