... the wine really came into its own over the next few days, becoming more giving and generous, the tannins yielding to a gentler hug. A thoroughly seductive wine in the end." Max Allen, jancisrobinson.com    

... Boysenberry, mint, hazelnut, spicy oak in the background. Medium bodied, a light glossiness, but the firm dusting of emery tannin sweeps it all clean, the acidity fresh-berried, bursting small-berry flavour, and super length. Intensity, balance, regionality. Superb. Rated : 96 Points   Gary Walsh Winefront.com.au  

93 points “Toasted hazelnuts, coffee beans, spice, blackberry, a little mint and clean earthiness. Medium to full bodied, nutty and tannic, lovely feel to it, not fruity, definitely moving into the umami spectrum, clean acidity, good finish, with a roll of tannin that’s finely packed and inky. May carry a little alcohol warmth, but tasted over two days, it was more settled as it took the air. A wine of grand scale and distinctive character.” Gary Walsh (The Wine Front) 93 points

....This is seriously good. Pinot lovers will like the lithe frame of the wine, nebbiolo fanciers will go for the tannin here. It's pungent in cranberry, rose water, raspberry jelly and a flourish of briar/dried herbs. Just under medium weight, the wine pools in the palate with clear, bright berry-soft jammy fruit flavours, ribbons of al dente tannins, amaro-like acidity. Long, detailed, delicious. A superb example of grenache at the apex. Wonderful drinking." 95 points, Gary Walsh, winefront.com.au
"........this is a fantastic example of the new wave of seriously fine Grenache emerging from South Australia at the moment. Initially the wine is tightly woven and is redolent of undergrowth, like a bramble hedge, but after a while it opens up to reveal a cloud of perfumed red berries, some fine, if firm, sandy tannins, and Pinot-like complexity." Max Allen, jancisrobinson.com                      

 “Pale straw in colour, aromas of lemon zest and stone fruit. Flavours of fresh lemon and limes, mandarin, and some stone fruit. The wine has great acid and length. The wine drinks exceptionally well now, but will reward with long term cellaring,” John Hughes.

From the Standish Family Vineyard on Siegersdorf Road, Vine Vale. 1912 planting.

Black fruit, liquorice, earth, grilled meat with pepper, dried roses, vanilla and exotic spices. Full bodied, rich and ripe, but savoury and controlled, thick with sooty and pleasantly raw-edged tannin, dense brooding flavour, a pulse of fresh acidity, then tannin and tar ‘n spice rolling into the long finish, and a surprising lingering mouth-perfume of roses and plums.
Lots of layers here, and a more ‘natural’ feel than many Barossa Shiraz. It’s pretty bloody good.
Rated : 96 Points Gary Winefront.com.au

“Perfumed and floral, blueberry pie, raspberry, spice, grilled meat, subtle wild herb and liquorice. Full bodied, but not heavy, loaded with succulent red and black berries, distinct ‘mineral’ feel and flavour – pencilly even – fresh but unobtrusive acidity, and layers of thick graphite tannin to temper the bold fruit, closing with lush fruit, a slick of tannin, and 
alarming length. Strewth!
97 points Winefront.com.au

Delicious Tasting Pack for the stunning new Gins from Animus Distillery.Contains 1 300 ml bottle each of the three Gins, the
Animus Distillery Ambrosian Gin
Animus Distillery Arboretum Gin
Animus Distillery Classic Dry Gin
Perfect way to try each of these wonderful Gins, also make a near perfect gift for any Gin loving friends!

Lovely grenache. Excellent. It crackles with spice, it runs with fruit, it’s splashed with earth. Exactly as you’d like your grenache to be. Effortless, honest, pure and pretty. Ripped with tannin too. Everything as it should be. The Purple Hands winery is in the best of form."
Rated : 94 Points Winefront.com.au

"Barossa blend of mataro (52%), grenache (26%) and shiraz. The 2015 saw older French oak only and I assume this has been handled similarly.

The texture is creamy and soft and the flavours are juicy and inviting. That’s pretty much all you need to know because it drinks like a charm as a result. It tastes of redcurrant and raspberry with earth, clove and smoky oak inputs. There’s a touch more tannin than you might expect, in a good way, but the fruit takes it in its stride. Joyous drinking."
Rated : 93 Points Winefront.com.au

Mike Bennie - The Wine Front - 91 points 
Intense kind of wine but geez it feels good to drink. It’s heady in dark fruit, prune, cinnamon, cola and anise scents. The palate is a punchy wash of dark fruits, kirsch, faint herbs. It’s juicy but has pops of bright acidity through it, making it feel a touch wild, but also, supremely refreshing as a red. Do you like medium weight, spicy-feeling reds with some oomph? Here ya go.

Christelle Guibert - Decanter - 90 points 
This is very pleasurable in the glass, displaying red cherry and floral aromas. A crisp and fresh palate with deliciously sweet, juicy red cherry fruit characters. This blend of Blaufrankisch and Zweigelt reminds me of a Beaujolais but with more grip to it. While it is joyful, it also has enough structure to match serious dishes, such as game and pork.