96 Points – James Halliday Wine Companion 2018 “90% shiraz and 10% durif (aka petite syrah), open-fermented, matured in new and used French and American oak. McLaren Vale on steroids? That's cruel, but this is as full-bodied and intense as a wine can be before becoming a caricature. Moreover, it's the black ironstone fruit that's so intense, not the tannins or the oak. The consequent balance means this wine can outlive most who lay it down now.” 

Double Gold - China Wine and Spirits Awards 2017

Gold Medal - AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge 2016 

Gold Meda/96 Points - Wine Showcase Magazine New Release Tasting 2016

93 Points – Wine Showcase Magazine, Oct 2016 “Nearly opaque violet colour. Fruity, floral aromas and flavours of chocolate berries and apricots, mocha, and butter roasted nuts with a satiny, tangy, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a tingling, amusing, medium-long chocolate orange peel, vanilla nuts, and marinated yams finish with moderate oak. A satiny, savoury, and somewhat cerebral shiraz with sumptuous fruit and subtle spiciness.”  

Gold Medal - Sommelier Challenge 2016 (USA)

Gold Medal - China Wine & Spirits Awards Best Value 2017 

Gold Medal/92 points – Tastings.com 4/7/2017 “Violet colour. Creamy, funky aromas and flavours of berry crème brulee and chocolate mint toffee with a silky, bright, fruity medium to-full body and a graceful, delightful, medium-long berry jam on cinnamon toast, pepper, and nuts finish with well-integrated, silky tannins and moderate oak. A sensuously sumptuous Shiraz that is sure to satisfy.” 

Gold Medal – Winemaker Challenge 2017 (USA) 

4½ Stars – Winestate Magazine World’s greatest Syrah/Shiraz Challenge XII “A complex savoury/gamey combination of aromas. The Generous palate starts fruity and sweet but finishes quite savoury. Still very youthful. Needs time.”