"From the home vineyard at Shaw + Smith's Balhannah winery and cellar door, there's a stunningly attractive ripeness to this wine, dark blue and purple fruit notes with kitchen herbal tweaks adding a heightened gastronomic appeal – dark mint, fennel and rocket pepperiness. Delicious medium-bodied structurals and fine tannins provide an equally sophisticated mouthfeel and finish. Superb wine."

96 points. - James Halliday's Wine Companion

"The 2018 Balhannah Vineyard Shiraz is, so far, the most saturated and concentrated Shiraz of the lineup. In the mouth, the fruit is laden with plum, poached rhubarb, mulberry, pomegranate molasses and roast beetroot, and the tannins that encase it are savory and spicy—and a touch sticky. This features cloves, malt, star anise, etc. This is a wonderful vintage. It has ripe vibes without overripe indicators. 14% alcohol, sealed under screw cap."

92 points. - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate