James Suckling 94 pts

Really impressive depth and poise , this offers aromas of blueberries, cassis, chocolate and dark plums, ahead of a deeply rich palate that is bathed in ripe, fleshy cabernet fruit. The tannins serve the wine well. Drink or hold.

Decanter 93 pts

Lower than average winter rainfall and a warmer spring and summer have produced an exuberant Cabernet, with a sweet ripe blueberry and cassis aroma. Sourced from Yalumba's Menzies vineyard in Coonawarra, it retains juicy persistent and savoury tobacco lift and tapenade undertones. Aged in French barriques and hogsheads (20% new), with graphite tannins and pencil shaving notes, it tick all the Cabernet boxes. An out-and-out charmer with a spring in its step.

Vinous 92 pts

Shimmering ruby. Displays lush aromas of ripe cherry and cassis, plus hints of cured tobacco, cedary oak and candied flowers. Broad and Pliant on the palate, offering sweet black and blue fruit, baking spice and cola flavors that shows supple texture and a late touch of spiciness. Smooth tannins build slowly on the persistent finish, which is framed by velvety, even tannins.