Tasting note: Bright, light fuschia-purple; fresh cherry pop soda aroma and flavour offset by acidity; sweetness from fruit, not residual sugar. (18-Jul-2008) [James Halliday]
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| Critic | Score | When to drink |
| James Halliday | 89/100 | 2008 to 2009 |
| Wine Spectator | 88/100 | |
| Huon Hooke | 87/100 | |
| Wine Enthusiast | 84/100 | |
| CellarTracker | 83/100 (21 notes from 18 users ) | |
| Jeremy Oliver | 82/100 | 2008 to 2009 |
| Award Organization | Award Year | Result | Extra Description |
| Decanter World Wine Awards | 2009 | Commended | |
| Indy International Wine Competition | 2009 | Silver | |
| Los Angeles Wine & Spirits Competition | 2009 | Silver | |
| Sydney International Wine Competition | 2009 | Commended | Highly Commended Wine |
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