Tom Casagrande

9.3

Abbreviated notes from the morning after an amazing gathering of family and friends the day after my daughter’s wedding (which was MORE amazing than the wines!).

Such brightness, lightness, and intensity all together. Electric. — 15 days ago

with Rebecca, Dan and 1 other

Ming L

9.0

Lively red apple, ripe pear, grapefruit and citrus zest, and subtle red berry notes, with a hint of toasted brioche. The fine mousses are quite vigorous in the bottle, leading to a refreshing, clean finish. Easy to enjoy. — 7 months ago

Kellin

9.2

HUGE dark fruit, leather, tobacco. Balanced barrel notes and lovely long finish. — 4 years ago

Orlando Müller

8.9

Rote Beeren.
Mittlerer Körper.
Schöner Abgang. Trinkt sich schön. — 5 years ago

Alan Weinberg

9.2

So good I opened another. — 2 months ago

eamon gallagher

9.2

130.9 proof. fire. tasty. — 4 months ago

Bob McDonald

9.8

Only pale to mid crimson in colour with a tawny edge at 26 years of age. Black and blue fruits with game and a coffee bean note. The medium bodied yet rich palate is savoury and earthy with blackberry and just so so silky with resolved tannins and low acid. Not sure that I agree totally with Bob Campbell MW’s description - “like getting into an old Jag on a hot day”, but I love the imagery and can see where he’s coming from. Jancis said “pure hedonism “ and gave it 19/20. The latest iteration of H of G (2017) is selling for around $950 a bottle in Brisbane. No doubt brilliant but too expensive for me. I remember paying $12.50 for the 1982 vintage on release. There is a certain H of G character that is recognisable over many vintages over the years. Must be one of the most unique Shiraz vineyards in the world with vines up to a 150 years old. A privilege to drink this wine and close to perfection with 98 points. — 4 years ago

Benjamin Hickey

9.6

Next level. Best of both worlds. Fruit and acid then nuts and complexity. — 2 months ago

James Everhart

9.2

Best kabinett I’ve had from this vintage. $28 drunk June 2025. Still on the young side. — 5 months ago

Neil Valenzuela

9.0

Pale straw color. Aromas of citrus, orange blossoms and slate. Wow! What crisp, dry Riesling from Mosel! Citrus, bright- killer! — 4 years ago