94 Jonathan Cristaldi - Decanter Magazine

The 2022 Ackerman Cabernet Sauvignon from Coombsville is a powerful and muscular wine with mulberry, cassis, black olive, and black liquorice aromatics. These notes transform beautifully on the medium-to full-bodied palate, which is finely delineated. The firm, fine tannins frame a deeply penetrating core of red berry fruit and spices, complemented by the classic cool Coombsville wild herb character and a lengthy finish of graphite and loamy earth. A truly lovely effort in 2022.

92 Wine Enthusiast

This deep violet-red wine has a nose of blackberry, violet and pencil lead. It is bright at first sip, filling the mouth with red berry flavors accompanied by notes of menthol, milk chocolate, cherry pipe tobacco and clove that are sheathed in a layer of downy tannins. The finish is marked with a soft note of lavender.

97 Luca Gardini - GardiniNotes.com

Classic-style label, great elegance and a hint of (precious) austerity coming from the north-western quadrant of the appellation, with notes of marasca on the nose, hints of cloves and sprinkles of bloody orange peel, the palate is salty. Closed by citrus and spicy memories.

96 James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com

Wow. So perfumed and intense with raspberries, oranges, orange peel and hints of bark and spices. Some balsamic. Medium-bodied with very fine tannins and a long, concentrated finish. Delicious now but will improve with age. Drink or hold.

96 The Tasting Panel

Fine-grained tannins are reminiscent of melted dark chocolate. Violets sprout on the seamless and streamlined midpalate, whose mouthfeel is akin to a velvet robe. The juicy dénouement is rich in blackberry ganache.

93 Wine Enthusiast

If you enjoy the elegant coconut perfume issued by Bumble and bumble's Creme De Coco Shampoo, you must try this wine. A perfect coconut aroma blends seamlessly with icy lemon granita and aloe vera notes. A lightning bolt of acidity drives flavors like ripe nectarines, wet slate, rosemary and lime. Lather up.

94 Decanter

Rich, dark fruit and mint aromas lead to a palate of cherry, cassis, cigar box and elegant tannins.

90 Wine Enthusiast

This is an easygoing and affordable example of modern, cool climate Aussie Pinot. Ripe red berries bounce from the glass, followed by quieter aromas of florals, baking spice and a slight mushroomy savoriness. The palate is light to medium in weight, fleshy and round, but with a tug of savory tannins holding it all together. Knock back slightly chilled, with or without food.

90 International Wine Report

The 2020 Hidden Vines "Bin 0849" Red Wine offers aromatics of dark cherries and plums which are woven together with toasted spices, vanilla and hints of dusted cocoa nuances all taking shape in the glass. On the palate this is possesses a round texture which leads up to the finish.

90 James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com

A ripe and mellow dark-fruited character with cedar and ground spice notes. Full-bodied, creamy and succulent, with ripe and supple tannins and lightly jammy fruit character. Rich and lingering. Drink or hold.

93 Wine Enthusiast

A floral combination of freesia and fresh rosemary is matched in intensity by notes of boysenberries and a tangy note similar to green olives. Energetic acidity then lights up flavors like raspberry sorbet, lemon zest, cedar and nocino. This wine's mouthfeel is so juicy, you may reach for a napkin. Serve with salmon cakes and a side of sun-warmed cherry tomatoes.

94 Decanter

Pretty, floral violet aromatics; palate of fine oak, supple tannins, fresh acidity and plush, dark fruit.

90 James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com

"A hint of jasmine floralness gives an aromatic lift to the dried lemons, stones and apple pith. Nice structure on the palate with medium body and a dry but fruity finish. Drink now."