Loved this wine. Would go great with gamey meats. — 2 months ago
A new Garden series bottling for me. Padthaway is also new to me.
The initial nose was quite muted, only showing leathery note. The palate on the other hand shows great from the first sip with flavors blueberry, orange peel, toffee, black pepper, light medicinal, and thyme. It’s deep, powerful yet reserved. Acidity is holding up and tannins is still profound but rounded. And after 3 hours the nose finally comes around. Massive 16% ABV makes it presence felt at the end.
Probably need another 4-5 years to peak. — 4 months ago
Very nice red wine blend of cab franc, cab Sauvignon, Merlot and Lemberger. Full body and deep red color. Paired really with pan fried pork chops prepared with a rub. I would definitely recommend and buy again. — a month ago
Nice wine for its age, subtle with a light nose — 2 months ago
A well done blend honoring their winemaking history. January 2024. — 3 months ago
Double Magnum — 4 months ago
Very smooth Nice finish of cherry and blackberry — 21 days ago
Deep ruby/purple opaque, pepper, tobacco and red fruit, lovely Shiraz — a month ago
Light golden color. Nice hint of petrol right out of the bottle. Additional aromas and flavors of peach, nectarine, green apple, pineapple, honey and an intense lime note. A pleasant sour note on the finish. Bold, fruit forward and round with excellent mouthfeel. Crisp, but just a bit short on acidity. — 3 months ago
Bob McDonald
Very dark in colour - almost black. Lots of everything - ripeness, oak, blackberry, dark chocolate. The sort of wine I would have loved in my 20’s, not so much in my 70’s. Not for lovers of delicate wine - this is full throttle. This Australian producer is probably better known in the USA than Australia - like Mollydooker. A full bodied palate with M plus intensity and grainy tannins. Ranked No. 3 in Wine Spectators Top 100 wines of 2012. Not sure that extended cellaring will make a huge difference but will try to have the last one in early 2027. — 20 days ago