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Distinct aromas of red fruit and earthy spice, the full bodied palate brings complex dried fruit of figs and dates with well integrated oak and supple tannins.

You get a sense that these structure-first Tahbilk reds might indeed live forever. If the ’65 I tasted a few years back is any indication, then that’s probably true. There’s a dense, dusty, old-school charm of baked earth and drying tannins here to reinforce the timelessness too. ozwinereview.com

Delicious and ripe red and dark berry fruits, nuanced exotic spices, redcurrant, black pepper and licorice notes on the palate. Well-integrated firm and fine tannins lead to a long and stylish finish.

A richly flavoured core of concentrated eucalypt, cassis and dark plum fruits is peppered with cigar box and sweet spice notes. The palate is silky smooth and impressive in length graced by finely grained tannins.

A complex and multi-faceted wine, lending savoury black olive aromas, alongside notes of nutmeg and cloves, to an opulently flavoured palate of blackberry and dark cherry fruits wrapped in a coat of fine, chewy tannins.

Aromas of cassis, mulberries, sandalwood and eucalypt alongside subtle cigar and tea-leaf notes guide you to a richly flavoured palate of exotic spice and dark fruit flavours supported by velvety tannins on a deliciously long finish.

Warm, dark fruits are interwoven with eucalypt and dried herbs, sweet spice notes, a dash of black olive and cedary French oak. Expected tannins sit supportively on a finish that is like the horizon never met … going on forever.

A symphony of deliciously ripe dark plum and red berry fruits is joined by a background chorus of black pepper, exotic spices and liquorice notes. Well integrated French oak and earthy tannins give supporting structure to a wine of style and distinction.

Layers of dark and red berry fruits that are teased out  with eucalypt, Chinese five spice, earth and dark chocolate notes. Herbal and cedar hints  from time spent in American and French oak taking that complexity further, with savoury  tannins on the finish giving structure.

A robust and generous bouquet and palate speaks of dark berry and plum fruits with multilayered spice characters nestled in a supportive frame of firm grainy tannins enlivened by a fresh grape acidity.

Plum and berry notes both on the nose and the palate, a delicious lingering finish filled with spice notes as well as a hint of leather.

A well-aged Cabernet Sauvingon full of truffle mint & blackcurrant characters with a savoury tannin driven sophisticated finish.

Multilayered, vibrant and savoury with fleshy plum and dark fruits sitting alongside licorice, spice and dried herb notes. Fine-grained and non-intrusive tannins finish a wine of immediate appeal.

Showing both youthful and complex characters that come with age, grapefruit and toasty aromas with ripe citrus, stone fruit and melon flavours on the palate. A mellow acidity providing a long and refreshing finish.

Fruit driven palate full of plum, blackberry all backed by an earthy savouriness. The tannins are subtle but lead to a graceful, defined finish.

Fruit driven on the palate, blackberry and cassis shines on the palate, earthy and mint notes an undercurrent which leads to a well-integrated oak and subtle tannins finish.

Well-structured with deep and robust aromas and flavours showing persistent black fruit characters charmed by spicy herbs, black olive and bay leaf touches all framed by a sturdy tannic grip.

Grapefruit zest and citrus floral aromas that follow to a lively mineral palate of pear, Granny smith apple and lemon and lime acidity driven finish.

Lifted floral, citrus and tropical fruits are further enlivened by a bright mineral acidity that refreshes now and will support development of classic honeysuckle and toasty, marmalade characters.

The salmon pink blush in the glass leads you to a delicate aroma of green apples, white peach and pear. This fruit-forward palate of spicy and delightful honeysuckle and more pear characters is supported by a clean, crunchy flintiness finish.