Rating: 97 points (Wine Advocate):

"Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2013 Shiraz Old Bastard has a slowly emerging, complex nose of incense, cloves, star anise, tar, underbrush and earth with a blackberry and blackcurrant core plus a touch of wild thyme. The big, full, opulently fruited palate delivers tons of flavor layers and wonderful structure with firm, rounded tannins and a racy acid line supporting the generous fruit through the very long finish. Drink: 2017-2035. (Jun 2016)"

Rating: 94 Points (Wine Enthusiast)

“Spice and herb driven complexity is the order of the day, with scents of violets lending an exotic note to the aromas. It is mouth-filling and palate coating but wonderfully balanced, picking up hints of black olive and espresso on the lingering finish.”