Stephen Tanzer
"91+ pts ... Blended of 75% Shiraz, 11% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot and 6% Cabernet Franc, the 2008 Keyneton Estate Euphonium was aged in 30% new, 70% seasoned French and American oak hogsheads for 18 months. Deep garnet-purple colored, it has an expressive nose of crushed blackberries, blueberry pie filling, cinnamon, cloves, warm plums and a whiff of toasty cedar plus just a suggestion of chocolate. Rich, full and crisp on the palate, it has medium-firm finely grained tannins, understated harmony and a long, purely fruited finish. It’s approachable now but I suspect it will have more to show in a year or two and should cellar to 2020+." -- 12/10

James Halliday
"95 pts ...Excellent colour and clarity; the aromatic bouquet reflects the complex varietal blend of Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot/Cabernet Franc, with cassis, blackberry and plum fruit, which sets the scene for the very appealing palate, awash with fruit yet tied together by the ripe spicy/savoury tannins on the finish."

Winemaker's Notes
"Very deep crimson in colour. A complex bouquet of plums, blackberries, mulberries and cassis with savoury nuances of tar and roasted meats. The sweet, rich and plush palate has a fleshy texture with layers of flavour of great depth and concentration, beautifully balanced with velvety fine-grained tannins and excellent length."

Technical Notes
"Matured in 20% new, 80% used French (50%) and American (50%) hogsheads for 20 months prior to blending and bottling. Acid 5.9 g/L; p.H. 3.58 14.5% alc."