Bob McDonald

9.1

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. — a month ago

Todd Scurci

9.0

#channingdaughters #redtablewine #fourpack — 5 months ago

with Annie and Jason

Andrew Schirmer

8.9

Soft fruit, some bacon, smoked meat, & herbs. Not very complex. Lovely BBQ wine. Unlike many WA syrah, not an alcoholic fruit bomb. However, terrible QPR for the level of vinous complexity on offer. — 2 years ago

with Alsu

Bobbi Jo Broxson

9.2

One of our favs. So delicious but also sad to see it go. — 2 months ago

with Brian

Ming L

9.3

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. — 5 months ago

Eric L

9.6

Had at Vanessa’s, Michele really liked it. — 9 months ago

Patrick O Driscoll

9.6

Nice wine for its age, subtle with a light nose — 2 months ago

Ambrose

8.9

paired with caramelized shallot and apple kiwi brie crostini. the caramelized shallot brought a nice hit of smokiness. apple kiwi tartness enhanced the raspberry flavors in the wine. — 3 months ago

with Nicole

romo

9.0

Ok, you’re dry. We get it. Not bad! — 8 months ago

Kelley Raymond

9.1

Really solid, lots of blackberry notes and a finish that stays with you — 2 years ago