Byron Hewett

9.3

Harmonious. Not too big. 14% abv. Delicious. — 10 months ago

Ceccherini Cristiano

9.2

Not yet at peak
A little less fleshy than ILR reserve
Still a wonderful example of the potential of this typology of wine
Long life ahead — 5 years ago

Lyn Farmer

9.1

Medium lemon color with pronounced aromas of fresh toast, lemon curd, straw, blossom and beeswax. High acidity with toast, beery malt, lemon and a hint of coconut continuing on the long finish. A striking, unique wine that would be terrific with grilled fish, smoked fish, lobster and scallops. With this much age it’s bit robust for oysters, but younger, more lemony, versions would be beautiful with bivalves — 6 years ago

Eric Urbani

9.4

A exploration of nine 1999 Cote Rotie - Syrahs and Shiraz on their 25th anniversary. This Aussie was my fave of the lineup. — 10 months ago

Matt Scoggins

8.9

Quaffable goodness. — 5 years ago

John P

10

Fantastic expression of an Australian Pinot noir. — 6 years ago

Shawn Ross

9.0

Good, solid wine. — 7 years ago

Stu

9.2

Lovely balanced clinical clean well made — 4 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.1

Dense Crimson in colour. The nose and palate on this full bodied red are more reminiscent of a South Australian Red than the medium bodied savoury style typical of the Hunter Valley. Just the faintest hint of HV sweat and earth. This showed rich ripe black currant with smooth tannins. It’s a pity there was a time when HV wines tried to mimic the SA styles which were more popular. This is an example of that. Quite a good wine but not true to its origins. Thankfully the main HV wineries have returned to their original style - think Mount Pleasant Maurice O’Shea, Brokenwood Graveyard and Tyrells Individual Paddocks. — 4 years ago

Scott Rowe

9.0

A lovely Chard from Orange.
Charred oak mixed with mouthwatering acid. — 6 years ago