2015 Hentley Farm Clos Otto Shiraz

97 Points - James Halliday, Halliday Wine Companion

“Individual estate parcels, machine-harvested, destemmed and crushed, open-fermented with cultured yeast, 8 days on skins, matured in French oak (70% new) for 22 months, blended after 6 months in oak. An exotic bouquet with new shoe leather and a sprinkle of sultry spices, the full-bodied palate with supple blackberry fruits to the fore and an underlay of integrated French oak. There is a finesse to the overall texture, structure and flavour that is remarkable.”

96 Points - Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate

“The 2015 Shiraz Clos Otto reveals more power and concentration than the silky 2014, but it retains a sense of elegance. There's a lifted, herbal element, exotic notes of dried spices and plenty of powerful red fruit to drive the wine home. Full-bodied and rich, this looks less approachable than the 2014 at the moment, but it's equally good in the medium to long term.”

93 Points - James Suckling

“Very complex aromas of meat, spices, leaves and dark berries follow through to a full body, tight and chewy tannins and a long and flavorful finish. This needs time to open, but there is a lot happening in the bottle. Drink in 2019.”

93 Points - Wine Spectator

“Aromatic, featuring a thread of sandalwood and smoke that weaves in and out, with dense, powerful and muscular notes of black cherry and raspberry coulis. An accent of fresh rosemary graces the finish. Drink now through 2032. 700 cases made, 50 cases imported.”