2015 Wine from Australia

Wine Spectator, 91 points: Dense and concentrated, with cassis, blackberry and dried cherry flavors that have an appealing chewy, rustic profile, with plenty of charm to the tobacco, spice and black tea flavors, lingering harmoniously. Drink now...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 91 points: (91+) Deep garnet-purple in color, 2015 Phoenix Cabernet Sauvignon is redolent of crème de cassis, licorice and dark chocolate with hints of dried mint, earth and tapenade. Medium to full-bodied, it fills the palate with...

Vinous, 91 points: Opaque ruby. An array of ripe dark fruit and floral scents are accompanied by suggestions of candied licorice, cracked pepper and allspice. Sweet and seamless in texture, offering primary black raspberry and cherry...

Vinous, 92 points: Youthful purple. Powerful smoke- and spice-accented cassis, cherry liqueur and cola aromas are sharpened by a zesty mineral element. Deep-pitched black and blue fruit flavors show a surprisingly graceful character...