92 Points Robert Parker
An impressive blend of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Shiraz, and 7% Merlot, the 2002 Ode to Lorraine possesses an extroverted bouquet of red and black fruits, pepper, licorice, cedar, and sweet, toasty new oak. Full-bodied, heady, and rich, it appears to have been made for the quintessential hedonist. It should continue to drink well for 6-7 years.
Source: Robert Parker (Robert Parker Wine Advocate) by Robert M. Parker, Jr. October, 2006
93 Points James Halliday
A powerful, earthy, savoury wine; has considerable length and intensity, finishing with lingering but ripe tannins. I'm far less convinced by the shocking lipstick-pink label. Drink to 2017.
James Halliday. June, 2021