2005 Glen Eldon Dry Bore Shiraz
"There's plenty of oak here, fed into concentrated mixed berry fruits… I like the palate shape; plenty of sweet fruit flavour, good potential in the riper end of the spectrum."
Nick Stock - WBM 100
August 2008
91 Points
94 Points
2006 Glen Eldon Munari Black Lady Shiraz
"A blend of super-premium Barossa (Glen Eldon Black Springs) and Heathcote (Munari Ladys Pass) Shiraz may seem unlikely but this blend is absolutely seamless. It's got it all: vibrant, impenetrable black hue, dense black fruits, dark chocolate oak and liquorice. Give it a long rest in the cellar."
August 2008
90 Points
2008 Glen Eldon Viogner
" Shiny Clean and sheeny, a touch of blossom and orange to begin, fairly rich, round and unctuous, leaning towards a touch heavy, though with an enticing capacity to raise an appetite for a good chicken Soup or master stock Asian poultry dish"
Tony Love - The Advertiser August 2009
94 Points
2004 Glen Eldon 'Black Springs' Reserve Shiraz
"The First release of this exceedingly limited wine (120 dozen) is amass with rich, sweet black cherry and plum fruit and firm oak. This is one for the cellar, thanks to its great concentration, persistent finish and beautifully balanced, grippy tannin structure."
Tyson Stelzer - WBM 100
August 2008
95 Points
2005 Glen Eldon Dry Bore Shiraz
Deep Crimson, Voluminous berry aromas lead into a sumptuous palate with blackberry and blood plum to the fore; the tannins are ripe fine, the oak well integrated.
James Halliday - Australian Wine Companion 2009
90 Points
2006 Glen Eldon Dry Bore Shiraz
The Wine Advocate 2009 - Jay Miller
96 Points
2004 Blacks Springs Reserve Shiraz
Excellent colour and clarity; although only medium - bodied, has considerable intensity and complexity, with rippling red and black fruits, and fine tannins on the long finish; the acidity, too, is perfect.
James Halliday 2010 Australian Wine Companion
94 Points
2006 Glen Eldon Shiraz Mataro
Strong colour; full bodied, has good structure and intensity to the blackberry, licorice and dark chocolate flavours, with no confection characters whatsoever; great surge on the finish.
James Halliday - 2010 Australian Wine Companion
94 Points
2005 Glen Eldon Cabernet Sauvignon
Excellent colour; a perfectly ripened wine, with strong blackcurrant, cassis and cedar flavours, the tannins lined up in precise support, oak likewise.
James Halliday - 2010 Australian Wine Companion
91 Points
2007 Glen Eldon Eden Valley Riesling
Crisp, youthful and tightly structured; spotlessly clean and pure, and has all the prerequisites for long life; give it five years to blossom which it will.
James Halliday - 2010 Australian Wine Companion
90 Points
2006 Glen Eldon Kicking Back Shiraz Cabernet
Good hue and depth; substantial medium - to full-bodied wine, with a potent mix blackberry, plum and blackcurrant; will develop; low price for a wine to be cellared.
James Halliday - 2010 Australian Wine Companion
90 Points
2006 Glen Eldon Merlot
Has good varietal character, structure and weight, ranging through blackcurrant, cassis, herb and black olive, tannins and oak balance.
James Halliday - 2010 Australian Wine Companion
95 Points
2006 Glen Eldon Munari Black Lady Shiraz
Dense, inky colour; mouthfilling, luscious plum, black cherry and chocolate; harmonious and supple tannins; intense and long; not the least heavy. Barossa/Heathcoat.
James Halliday - 2010 Australian wine companion
91 Points
2005 Glen Eldon Cabernet Sauvignon
"It is a glass-coating purple colour with notes of pain grille, pencil lead, scorched earth, black raspberry, and black currants. This leads to a medium to full-bodied Cabernet with a smooth texture, sweet fruit, well-integrated tannin and very good length. There is enough sturcure for several years of further development and it will drink well through to 2025."
The Wine Advocate, October 2007
91 Points
2005 Glen Eldon Dry Bore Shiraz
"The wine is saturated purple colour offering up an alluring bouquet of violets, saddle leather, blackberry, and blueberry muffin. This leads to a stylish, racy Shiraz with a sense of elegance. Nicely balanced, it has generous ripe fruit, a smooth texture, good focus, and a long finish."
The Wine Advocate, October 2007
95 Points
2004 Glen Eldon 'Black Springs' Reserve Shiraz
The 2004 Shiraz “Black Springs ” Reserve spent three years in a combination of new French and second use American oak. Yields from the 30-60 years old vineyards were a tiny 0.5 – 1.0 tons per acre. The nose reveals aromas of smoky wood, scorched earth, lavender, leather, blueberry, and blackberry liqueur. On the palate it is nearly port-like with a plush texture, layered, super-concentrated flavors, and great length. This impressive Shiraz will age for 6-8 years and drink well through 2030.
The Wine Advocate October 2007
95 Points
2004 Glen Eldon Cabernet Sauvignon
“Intense cassis and blackcurrant fruit; a very long palate with silky fruit, good tannins and fine oak. If this wine was previously labeled ‘Dry Bore’ it has improved out of sight.”
Australian Wine Companion 2008
93 Points
2007 Glen Eldon Eden Valley Riesling
"The tiniest vintage on record for this small producer, there is but a drop of this wine to go around, and at this price it will dry up in no time. Spicy lime juice flavours, hints of nettles and lantana, icy mint tips and fine, minerally aciditiy make this an edgy style with a load of street appeal."
WMB 100 June 2008
92 Points
2005 Glen Eldon Riesling
“A potent, powerful bouquet with lime, herbs and a touch of spice; the firm palate has mineral and lime running through the long finish; will flower with time in bottle”
Australian Wine Companion 2008
92 Points
2004 Glen Eldon ‘Dry Bore’ Shiraz
“This full-bodied Shiraz exhibits a beautiful texture as well as loads of blackberry and cassis fruit with hints of pepper and chocolate…”
The Wine Advocate - October 31st 2006
91 Points
2004 Glen Eldon ‘Dry Bore’ Shiraz
Intensely aromatic nose shows a fresh red berry personality with seductive notes of smoke and incense… A suave, creamy and utterly seductive shiraz that’s drinking awfully well already.
International Wine Cellar—USA
July / August 2007
90 Points
Wine Spectator Insider
Anyone who thinks that all Australian Shiraz is alike would have a hard time making the case after tasting these wines. Representing the best of those Harvey Steiman has reviewed in the past few weeks, they include some that seduce with ultra ripe flavours and others that veer toward jazzier, brighter characters.
What they share, however, is a real sense of refinement and elegance. These are polished, seamless red wines that would add grace to any occasion.
Glen Eldon Dry Bore Shiraz 2004
Firm in texture, this dense Shiraz shows a savoury edge of meat and herb to the back fruit flavours, finishing with a licorice note. The tannins have some grip. Best after 2008.
July 11, 2007, New York
90 Points
2006 Glen Eldon Viognier
“A knock-out effort…a French styled personality, full-bodied and plenty of texture and richness. This is beauty to enjoy..’
The Wine Advocate, October 2006
90 Points
2004 Glen Eldon Dry Bore Shiraz
“Rich, juicy, jammy blackberry fruit; controlled extract and
fine tannins; a long future.”
Australian Wine Companion 2008
90 Points
2004 Glen Eldon Cabernet Sauvignon
Spicy red and dark berry flavours are impressively precise and nicely framed by fine-grained tannins. Develops a chewy texture with air and finishes bright and fresh, with repeating mineral and floral pastille notes and impressive persistence.
International Wine Cellar—USA, July / August 2007