“Fresh plum, cherry and red licorice flavors show an herbal edge, with rye toast and a dash of marmalade. The tannins are thick and appealing, lingering on the finish, accented by whiffs of smoke, sandalwood and black tea. Shiraz and Viognier.”
— Wine Spectator, Apr 2020

“The tarry, olive-scented 2016 Hand Picked Shiraz + Viognier requires a bit of time in the glass to open up and show notes of blackberries and spice. It's full-bodied and firm on the palate, with a finish lined by dusty tannins and hinting at cracked pepper and clove. I suspect this is a bit closed at the moment; give it a splash in a decanter and drink it now through 2028.”
— Wine Advocate, May 2020