The old 8 Acres, always a bit richer than many, kind of like a Vat 9 in character, Vineyard planted in 1892.

Ripe, red berries, a little earth, and green peppercorn, but kind of generous and creamy in mid-palate, albeit in a finer-boned frame. Fine almost milk chocolate tannin, solid length. A little more come-hither than 4A, clean acidity, lively, but a little rugged, chewy and charry as a young wine. Good.

94 points, Gary Walsh, winefront.com.au

Vineyard planted in 1908.

A bit autumnal and earthy, little black pepper and clove spice, maybe some liquorice. A sandy chew to tannin, blue fruit, quite a peppery finish, but heaps of character, and it could only be from the Hunter. Acidity a little orange and orange rind-like, but really good all the same.

92 points, Gary Walsh, winefront.com.au

Vines planted in 1892. Exceptional colour for a relatively wet vintage. Cherries – even liqueur cherries – take control of the bouquet, the medium-bodied palate nodding in agreement, but bringing more, much more, to the party via a luscious assemblage of red and purple fruits. Whole bunches and berries have contributed, tannins making it clear that their presence is not a mere sinecure. The wine is a thing of beauty.

97 points, Wine Companion (December 2022)