2019 Epic Negociants 'The Apollonian' Shiraz

95 Points - Huon Hooke
Deep, intense purple hue. The nose gives up blue fruits, some mocha and dry earth notes. Very concentrated and powerful. Great length, and whilst there's such intense fruit it is tempered by judicious oak spice and well-framed tannins. Even being so young it's already complete but will reward further cellaring. to 2036

95 points - Stuart Knox, The Real Review
Deep, intense purple hue. The nose gives up blue fruits, some mocha and dry earth notes. Very concentrated and powerful. Great length, and whilst there's such intense fruit it is tempered by judicious oak spice and well-framed tannins. Even being so young it's already complete but will reward further cellaring

94 points - Ned Goodwin MW, The Wine Front
An even split of whole bunches and destemmed fruit. 12 days maceration. Half sent to French wood for 20 months. A deep, glossy ruby. Aromas of lilac, wakame, blueberry and barbecued ribs. A sachet of clove and pepper meets the juicy line of acidity, more pertinent to the wine's structure – with this grape in these parts – than the smooth patina of grape tannin and oak. A slick wine. But not a patch on the eponymous cab.