Stylish, complete and perfectly harmonious claret style whose deep, heady perfume of violets and small berries is lifted by sweet cedar/mocha oak. Supple, polished palate of exceptional length and integrity, a little firmer than the 2000 vintage but sharing its deep flavours, balance and piercing intensity of translucent small fruit. An Australian benchmark. (19.4/97, drink 2013-2021+) Jeremy Oliver