Hollick Stock Route Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz 2021

It’s splendidly ripe and inviting on the nose showing cassis, vanilla, roasted hazelnut and subtle spice aromas, leading to a succulent palate displaying ripe fruit intensity with supple texture and fine tannins. Upfront and immediately appealing. At its best: now to 2031. Score – 93. (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz, May 2023)