Bob McDonald

9.4

Even though this wine is 27 years old I might have opened this a little early. This will cruise to its 40th birthday without a problem. This was the period when Hunter Valley decided to emulate the big ripe oaky styles of South Australia instead of sticking to the HV medium bodied savoury style which Maurice O’Shea himself pioneered back in the late 1940’s and early 1950’s. A palate staining and concentrated palate of profound intensity with a black fruited perfume. An impressive wine but thankfully the Maurice O’Shea Shiraz of the last 10 to 15 years have returned to their medium bodied roots. — 17 days ago

romo

9.2

Tough to resist, gewurtz aromatics shine through. Be cautious w food. — 2 months ago

Tom Casagrande

9.3

The fruit on this thing is ridiculous. So vibrant and pure. Dark cherry and zingy purple berries (David Crosby!). Crushed granite lurking in the background. So mouthfillingly fruity on the palate. But it’s got really electric, integrated acids. None of the slight disjointedness or astringent/bitter notes I’ve had in other ‘22s. Not super complex but I’m here for the fruit on this one! — 4 months ago

with Rebecca

William Burton

9.0

1990 vintage in April 2025. Remarkably, still red fruits on the nose and palate; now with mushroom and just a bit of wet leather. Excellent with grilled salmon. — 2 days ago

Alessandro Dalle Carbonare

9.3

81 M 19 CF
Typical Pomerol nose of violets and blueberries and raspberries.
In the mouth nice structure, not overly extracted. Nice and elegant.
93+ — 14 days ago

Carter Snead

9.6

Rimessa Roscioli — 2 months ago

Brada

9.2

Very smooth. Delightful. — 6 months ago

Brad Jensen

9.2

Soft, creamy, not overly acidic but nicely balanced this is a great value! Nose of green citrus rind, maybe some orange or kalamunsi, sea air and slight hints of fresh cut grass on a pale yellow/green color. Light to medium bodied, with tiny bubbles, and slightly creamy palate that shines mostly of Chenin, with a dry palate but not stark, with notes of cooked leeks with butter, sumo orange and wet stone like minerality. — 3 days ago

Alessandro Dalle Carbonare

9.3

4 hectares
97,5 M 2,5 CF
Bellissima interpretazione dell’annata.
Fresco, teso e molto piacevole.
Poca struttura ma ben bilanciata.
Bel finale che dona peso e carattere.
92-93 — 14 days ago

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

8.9

A lot of fruit. Lacking structure — 4 months ago