Travis W

9.2

Lovely wine. Still good for another decade. Needs a really good decant. Powerful but really well balanced on the palate. — 24 days ago

Ross Bathgate

9.2

2012 Jimmy Watson winner. No Bin 1 or Thompson family made in 20111 due to wet year so all the best fruit in this wine, drinking very nicely but noticeably greenish and lighter due to poor year. — 3 months ago

Ross Bathgate

9.4

Drunk after Rockford Black Shiraz for Xmas lunch. Totally different to the Rockford but held up with its fine structure and length. Perfect follow up with Xmas lunch. — 6 months ago

Peter van den Besselaar

8.9

Vintage 2020 | Licorice in smell, cherries, blackberries, I thought it to be pinot noir because it has a certain frivoliy. Wine with a story. Good effort. — 3 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.2

This wine is somewhat of a unicorn being made from vines planted in 1868 believed to be the oldest Pinot Meunière vines still being used to make wine in the world. I decanted this wine but probably no need as there was zero sediment. Colour was a transparent light Ruby red. A palate of bright red cherries with a toffee note. Light to medium weight palate. Not as complex as an older example I once tried which was stunning and different. This has a long life ahead of it. This is the first of 3 and not ready yet. — 3 years ago

Andrew Liguori

9.0

Love it. Raspberry and cherry confiture from the Mourvèdre, great structure. — 6 years ago

Big Wave Dave

9.2

Lovely wine. Hallmark petrol fumes with yeast and citrus on the nose. The palate is fresh and balanced with ripe lemon, flint, and lifted floral notes. Mouth watering but with sweetness. Great balance. — 6 years ago

with Racquel

Doug Powers

8.9

Lovely cool climate Victoria Shiraz, this is right in the ideal window to drink, spicy notes, blue fruits, very good acid balance, solid!! — 3 months ago

with Jim and

Ellen Shaughnessy

10

Simply: Amazing!!! Also, when in Easton - this is the spot for great vino — 5 months ago

Doug Powers

9.3

Excellent GSM blend (42% Grenache, 40% Syrah, 18% Mourvèdre) from the Grampians in Western Victoria (Oz), blue and black-fruited Syrah and tree bark Mourvèdre aromas and flavors, less red-fruited Grenache in this subtly higher acid 2021 vs. the 2022 that is also open, finish is a little cleaner and less tannic, long, lingering finish, my preference of this 2021 vs. 2022 showdown. — 8 months ago

with Jim

Johnno Harris

9.5

This just keep getting better and better. Wish I had a heap more in the cellar. Well done Leigh! 🍷🍷👍🏽👍🏽 — 3 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.1

Dense dark crimson in colour. Aromas of blackberry, pepper, and a whiff of charcuterie. On the palate much the same descriptors of blackberry and black pepper, medium plus bodied, finishing with persistent smooth tannins. Not as fruit driven as some top Australian Shiraz but then again should be compared with a top Shiraz from the Grampians district like Mount Langhi Ghiran “Langi “ where I would point the latter slightly higher.- both at a similar price. Tasted 57 weeks later on 4th February 2022 with similar notes - hint of tar. Pretty solid in this warm vintage. — 5 years ago

Ceccherini Cristiano

9.2

Great flavor, medium body, not overly complex, but quite long and smooth. — 6 years ago

Brett Davis

9.4

Peppery and smooth great drop — 7 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.5

Will do a comprehensive note if Delectable accepts this one. When one wins the Jimmy. See notes in the comments section. — 3 months ago

John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.2

So good! Old school. — 6 months ago

Bob McDonald

9.2

Having a Sparkling Shiraz on Christmas Day is a tradition in Australia. This is my first 2007 of 6. These wines have great longevity. Made only in exceptional vintages. Still a lively mousse at 17 years of age. Aged on lees for a minimum of 7 years. Youthful blackberry and chocolate flavours. There is a lot to look forward to with the remaining 5 bottles. — a year ago

Bob McDonald

9.6

One of my favourite Australian Shiraz blends for a long time. Back when I bought this it was $95 but now unfortunately about double that. Deep Ruby in colour. Aromas of Spice, pepper and red fruits. Medium weight palate of cherry, plum and a touch of aniseed. The palate might be medium weight but the intensity is medium ++ which makes it one of Australia’s best cool climate Shiraz. From the ancient soils of the Grampians. From a drinking window this will still be drinking well leading up to 2030. — 5 years ago

Scott Rowe

9.3

Light and fruity with enough depth to compel. Savoury and balanced acid. 750ml is hardly enough. — 6 years ago

Ruben Cirugeda

9.2

Smooth and nice — 7 years ago