2009 Hentley Farm Clos Otto Shiraz

96 Points - James Halliday, Halliday Wine Companion

“Like all the '09 Hentley Farm wines, the crimson-purple colour is superb, but this has a second quality to its flavour and structure, perfectly ripened blackberry, plum and black cherry fruits playing tag with each other and the quality oak in which they have been matured, in the end captured and calmed by outstanding tannins that both provide the necessary structure, but also add a savoury farewell to gently dry out the finish.”

96 Points - Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Advocate

“The Clos Otto fruit is sourced from a small, eastern-facing block within the Hentley Farm estate. Matured for 22 months in a combination of new (90%) and old French barrels, 2009 "Clos Otto" Shiraz has a very deep purple-black color and aromas of macerated blackberries, mulberries and creme de cassis over allspice, vanilla, milk chocolate, toast and hung meat. Concentrated and richly fruited in the mouth, it has a solid structure of firm, finely grained tannins and crisp acid with a long finish of spice and dark fruit layers. Approachable now, it should drink best 2013-2025+.”

94 Points - Wine Spectator

“This polished, dense red exhibits a seamless ball of black cherry, tobacco, spice and smoke flavors, which roll easily through fine tannins on the long, vivid finish. Drink now through 2019. 600 cases made, 100 cases imported.”