The Weekend Australian

June 2009

James Halliday, 96/100

This is a blend of shiraz from both Yarra Valley and Heathcote with cabernet sauvignon from the Yarra Valley. Extremely elegant and fragrant, with distinct French touches to its make-up, it is beautifully balanced and weighted, its blackberry/blackcurrant fruit suspended in a gossamer web of fine tannins and French oak. Easily the best wine yet under the Portet label.