95-100 / 18-20 ptsSuperlative. A South African Classic
90-94 / 17-17.5 ptsOutstanding
86-89 / 16-16.5 ptsExcellent
83-85 / 15.5 ptsVery good/promising
80-82 / 15 ptsCharacterful,
appealing
77-79 / 14.5 ptsGood everyday drinking
73-76 / 14 ptsPleasant
drinking
70-72 / 13 ptsCasual
quaffing
65-69 / 12 ptsPlain
and simple
60-64 / 11 ptsVery
ordinary
50-59 / 10 ptsSomewhat
less than ordinary
Not only a Decanter 'best in breed' (!) award, but for me too a winner, possibly the softest Shiraz I have ever drunk, a benefit from the steep sided location and attendant climate, as well of course from the skills and talent of the wine maker!