"A huge, dense wine, the 2013 Cinq Cepages possesses tremendous richness and concentration. Inky blue and purplish fruit, crème de cassis, gravel, graphite and dark spices give the Cinq Cepages much of its flamboyant, extroverted personality. Readers should be prepared to cellar the 2013 for at least a few years.” Antonio Galloni Vinous | 94 Pts
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91 Points
"Baked plum, Asian spice, vanilla and menthol aromas carry the nose. The elegantly structured palate offers fleshy black cherry, licorice, mint and well-integrated French oak alongside fine-grained tannins that lend firm, polished support. A coffee note marks the finish."Kerin O’Keefe, WINE ENTHUSIAST, June 2016
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99 points
Red liquorice, gravy reduction flavours and black olive tapenade to the fore. And then, just so much more! Where to start? Compelling depth - weighty/voluminous/fleshy - structurally complete and even throughout. A radiant inner sheen, yet still assertive – a film encrusted with dusty, softened tannins that coat tongue. Great length.Wine Advocate 2016
99 Points
“…Flirting with perfection… this wine is magical. Inky purple/black, with a gorgeous nose of pen ink, cedar wood, vanillin, crème de cassis, and blacker fruits, there’s some forest floor, full-bodied richness, and super-high extract and tannins. It is a massive wine, highly extracted, and built for long, long-term cellaring…”Robert Parker, Wine Advocate | 99 pts
“Subtle aromas and flavors of shaved chocolate, dried berry and spice. Medium body, silky tannins and savory fruit character.”James Suckling
97 points
Wild blackberry and a dark-fruited compote benevolently offer a generosity of fruit sweetness. An almost silky tarriness coupled with mouthwatering acidity create a texturally appealing and integrated mouthfeel. Voluptuous/Voluminous/Velvety.Wine Advocate 2016
92 Points
“Another amazingly youthful wine is the 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon The Leap, meant for 25-30+ years of longevity. Opaque purple, with loads of blueberry, blackcurrant and black cherry fruit, some licorice, smoke and graphite, the wine has terrific intensity, a full-bodied mouthfeel and a long finish. Give it 4-5 years and drink it over the following 25.”Robert Parker, THE WINE ADVOCATE, December 30, 2016
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“Showing of a bold color, this wine starts with cassis, black tea, black olive and black cherry cough syrup aromatics. The wine has a plush texture as milk chooclate, red bell pepper, mint and eucalyptus flavors are revealed. The long finish accentuates this downright delicious Cabernet bottling. Be sure to give this wine a two hour decant prior to enjoying.” (Best 2017-2029)International Wine Review, July 2017
91 points
A full-bodied, rich palate with stone fruit flavours and a grapefruit note on the finish. Extended time on lees has provided a creamy, integrated mouthfeel that ensures the wine can be enjoyed by itself or paired with light, tasty dishes.Wine Spectator
96 Points
“Extremely complex aromas of currant, coffee, spearmint, Thai basil and sandalwood. Full body, firm and chewy tannins yet linear and exciting. Just a baby. Fantastic structure here. Better in 2020.”James Suckling | 96 Pts
“Complex aromas of blackcurrants, tobacco and stones. Some oyster shell. Medium to full body, very fine tannins and a polished, refined, textured finish. A wine that harkens back to its traditions. Drink now.”James Suckling | 94 Pts
Virginie Boone, The Wine Enthusiast, June 2017
“Aromas of chocolate, blackberries and hints of oak follow through to a full body, lots of ripe fruit and a powerful finish. A chewy wine. A little old school but this is a wine that still shows interest. Drink in 2020.”James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, May 2017
95 points
“Aromas of blueberry and blackberry character. Hints of dark fruit, violets and stones. Full-bodied, powerful and dense with beautiful fruit concentration and silky tannins. Shows reserve and finesse with structure. Better in 2021.”James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, May 2017
"Dusty and herbal, the wine is thick and sizably tannic, with dense black fruit, leather and coffee."The Wine Enthusiast | 91 pts
“This brown-hued Pinot Noir wine opens with a ripe bouquet of wild blackberry, red currant, Asian spices and black cherry. There is lovely weight and texture on the mid-palate, as the wine delivers black cherry, black raspberry liquor, wild mushroom and cigar box flavors that sit nicely alongside some great acidity. This is another solid new release from this great estate.” (Best 2017-2027)International Wine Review, July 2017
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93 Points
“Having a dense and brooding inky color, this wine opens with bright aromatics of violets, milk chocolate shavings, black tea and blackberry cobbler. The viscosity and texture and gorgeous. Black tea, blackberry jam, dark chocolate and black cherry flavors provide marvelous fruit weight. This is just an awesome bottling with a wonderful mineral streak.” (Best 2017-2026)International Wine Review, July 2017
“Aromas of blueberries, chocolate and currants follow through to a full body, round and soft chewy tannins and a savory finish. Lovely now but better in 2019.”James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, May 2017
93 points
"Plenty of blackcurrants and stones with hints of pines on the nose. Medium to full body, ultra-fine tannins and a fine finish. Lovely balance and refinement to this. Better in 2020 but already beautiful. Excellent example of a balanced Napa cab."James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, May 2017
96 points
Wynns say it's Australia's most important cabernet based on volume and value of each vintage. It's a model for the flavour and structure of cool grown cabernet with the ace in the hole cards of blackcurrant fruit, firm tannins and balanced oak. Drink By: 2039James Halliday, Wine Companion 2016
91+ Points
“This gorgeous wine begins with a bright bouquet of banana, roasted pineapple and crème brulee accents. Pink Lady apple, marzipan, bananas foster and suggestions of white peach supply marvellous fruit flavors. This has a sumptuous texture and mouthfeel.” (Best 2017-2024)International Wine Review, July 2017
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