95 points - Jeremy Oliver
94 points - Campbell Mattinson
91 points - Stephen Tanzer Int'l Wine Cellar
18/20 points - Jancis Robinson
"Medium to full red-purple; complex aromas run through the bouquet with nuances of pepper, licorice and mint to the core of red cherry fruit. The palate is smooth, with cherry, mint and a touch of pepper all showing; the oak is sweet but not forceful, the tannins soft and supple. Top gold 1998 National Wine Show."
"A wine of poise and intrigue for the way it balances its rich fruit and earthy, meaty character on a supple texture. Tannins are present and have a slight bite, but the richness carries the day, with dark plum flavors at the center and something like the smell of a well-aged steak lurking underneath. Not for all tastes, but this can keep you coming back for another sip.--Australian reds blind retrospective."
91 points - Stephen Tanzer Int'l Wine Cellar
18/20 points - Jancis Robinson
"Medium to full red-purple; complex aromas run through the bouquet with nuances of pepper, licorice and mint to the core of red cherry fruit. The palate is smooth, with cherry, mint and a touch of pepper all showing; the oak is sweet but not forceful, the tannins soft and supple. Top gold 1998 National Wine Show."
95 points - James Halliday
"A wine of poise and intrigue for the way it balances its rich fruit and earthy, meaty character on a supple texture. Tannins are present and have a slight bite, but the richness carries the day, with dark plum flavors at the center and something like the smell of a well-aged steak lurking underneath. Not for all tastes, but this can keep you coming back for another sip.--Australian reds blind retrospective."
94 points - Wine Spectator