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"Bright and juicy, with a thin layer of fine tannins underpinning the fresh currant and red berry flavors, lingering on the focused finish. Drink now through 2017. 4,000 cases made. –HS"
- Wine Spectator (August 31st 2014), 87 pts

Go To Mt. Monster Cabernet Sauvignon

"Polished and sleek, with currant and floral flavors on a medium-weight chassis, echoing on the peppery finish. Drink now through 2017. 10,000 cases made. –HS"
- Wine Spectator (Web Only 2014), 87 pts

Go To Mt. Monster Shiraz

"The Limestone Coast, which encompasses the noted regions of Coonawarra and Padthaway, is known for its Cabernet and its big gum trees. There's certainly more than a bit of mint to this wine, but there are also notes of cassis and even a hint of bell pepper. It does turn a bit astringent on the finish, so pair it with lamb chops or hamburgers. Drink now–2020."
- Wine Enthusiast (October 2015), 88 pts

Go To Mt. Monster Cabernet Sauvignon

"Deep ruby. Fresh blueberry and cherry on the fragrant, spice-accented nose and palate. Juicy dark fruit flavors show good energy and focus thanks to zesty acidity. Lively and tannin-free, with an echo of spiciness on the smooth finish. - Josh Raynolds"
- Vinous (July 2014), 89 pts

Go To Mt. Monster Cabernet Sauvignon

Go To Mt. Monster Cabernet Sauvignon

- Australian Wine Showcase (December 2016), 93 pts

Go To Mt. Monster Cabernet Sauvignon

Australian Wine Showcase (December 2016), 92 pts

Go To Mt. Monster Shiraz

"The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon is a juicy, cassis-scented wine. Medium in body, it shows crisp acids and soft tannins, being quite sleek and linear in style. Drink it over the next few years. - Joe Czerwinski"
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Interim end of September 2018), 87 pts

"Deep, glistening violet. Ripe dark berries, cherry liqueur, licorice and a hint of vanilla on the nose and palate. Plush, warm and round, with soft tannins on a nicely persistent finish that features a touch of jammy dark fruit. - Josh Raynolds"

- Antonio Galloni's Vinous (September 2022), 88 pts

"Eucalypt, rhubarb, and boysenberry aromas appear on the nose of the 2016 Shiraz. It's medium to full-bodied, with the supple tannins and crisp acids expected in this sort of wine. Easy to drink and priced for a crowd. - Joe Czerwinski"
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Interim end of September 2018), 87 pts

Go To Mt. Monster Shiraz

"From South Australia's sunshine soaked Limestone Coast, this is a ripe, polished Shiraz that opens with notes of chocolate plum cake, pepper spice, beets and vanillin oak. There's an astringency to the granular tannins, which dries the mouth out, but the fruit is there, too. A bit more personality than most in its price range. - CHRISTINA PICKARD"
- Wine Enthusiast (October 2020), 88 pts

"Dusty ruby color. Aromas and flavors of blackberry, eucalyptus, red currant and nutmeg, and leather with a satiny, crisp, dry medium body and a warming, interesting, medium-length finish with impressions of blackberry, cherry, and mint chocolate with well-integrated, grippy, medium tannins and a suggestion of oak flavor. A delightfully light and crisp style of Cabernet for versatile food pairing options."

- Beverage Testing Institute (June 2023), Gold Medal, Best Buy

 

2023 BTI World Wine Championships - GOLD
2023 Australian Wine Showcase Magazine – July - 93 POINTS

"Dusty ruby color. Aromas and flavors of leather, blood orange and black cherry, dusty earth, and irises and sanguine with a satiny, lively, dry medium body and a warming, engaging, medium-length finish revealing impressions of black pepper dusted black berries and red cherries, leather and black tea, teriyaki peppered jerky, and bbq salmon with medium, chewy tannins and a suggestion of oak flavor. An Australian Shiraz with some funky and interesting Southern Rhone vibes."

- Beverage Testing Institute (June 2023), 89 pts, Higly Recommended, Best Buy

2023 Melbourne International Wine Competition - GOLD
2023 Women’s Wine & Spirits Awards - GOLD
2023 BTI World Wine Championships - SILVER
2023 China Wine & Spirits Awards - SILVER
2022 San Francisco International Wine Competition - SILVER
2022 NZ International Wine Show - SILVER
2023 Australian Wine Showcase Magazine – July - 92 POINTS