2013 Lethbridge Shiraz

95 POINTS

Halliday Wine Companion

Destemmed and cool-macerated, 8 days before wild yeast fermentation in small open fermenters, then French oak (25% new) for 11 months. Vivid colour; a potent, unequivocally full-bodied shiraz, reflecting its place (in Geelong) and its maker to equal degrees; there is an abundance of black fruits, licorice and bramble, welded together by powerful tannins. Made for the child born today who will live for 150 years.

91 POINTS

James Suckling

A deep and bright shiraz that has emerged from the 'angry summer' of 2012/13 with plenty to show. This smells of dark-spiced cassis and black cherry. The palate's sinewy and rich, while tannins are accentuated, twisting and gripping dry through the finish. Best after 2018.

Richard Hemming MW - JancisRobinson.com

Rich and sweet but with such contrast on the palate – firm tannin, black fruit. Long, dry, tannin. A really deep, layered, lengthy style. Very much the Hermitage model. Score: 17.5/20

Richard Hemming MW - JancisRobinson.com

Planted 1969. 100% whole bunch fermentation.There's a vegetal note here from the stems, which works brilliantly in the mix. Vibrant metallic minerality too – crunchy, fresh, ferrous, earthy and bloody. Score: 17.5/20

Richard Hemming MW - JancisRobinson.com

A reductive note on the nose gives a slight drain aroma, but the black fruit is juicy enough on the palate. Liquorice notes. Soft structure. Not jammy or cooked, but not showing much fragrance either. Score: 16.5/20