Western Stars - The Gourmet Traveller Wine critics liked this wine so much in their Western Stars tasting in 2018 they awarded it the equal top wine in the tasting. "Has an intensely perfumed nose of dark and red berries with an elegantly styled palate.'Very lovely, gentle cassis, plus a touch of blueberry,' Patterson said. 'Bright blackberries on the palate. Lovely fruit. The tannin and acidity are fine and balanced. Beautifully composed.' It has good length. It's ready now and will age for several years."96 Points. 5 Stars.
Ken Gargett wrote in The World of Fine Wine “Glorious aromas of dark berries, blackcurrants, spices, tobacco box, a hint of animal skins, and quality chocolate; good underlying acidity, silky yet slightly furry tannins, good balance and length (96). A terrific future here, and one can expect to hear much more of Oates Ends.” Issue 65, 2019. 96 Points.