Reviews
We love all of our wines, but don’t take our word for it! If you are looking for inspiration, here are a few reviews from a range of well respected industry experts.
2023 Altitude Barossa Valley Shiraz – 95 Points – Deep garnet with vibrant crimson hues. The nose reveals blackberry, dark plum supported by liquorice, dark chocolate and subtle spice. The palate delivers ripe dark berry fruit framed by fine, structured tannins and balanced acidity. Notes of mocha and spice emerge through the mid-palate, with oak sitting comfortably beneath the fruit, adding polish and shape. The texture is firm finishing long with lingering dark red fruits and savoury spices. A confident Barossa Valley Shiraz showing richness, structure and varietal clarity. Vino Masters Score: 95 / 100 ★★★★★ Balanced and super expressive. Drink now to 2034. Vino Masters, March 2026.
2021 Spring Hill Merlot – 92 Points – Deep crimson. A brooding nose of dark red berry fruit, dark currant and stewed plum with notes of chocolate, rhubarb, cherry cola and earthy, savoury oak. Medium bodied with generous dark fruit through the palate. Dark cherry and currant flavours carry into the mid-palate, supported by savoury spice and well-integrated oak. Fine tannins and balanced acidity provide structure, finishing long with earthy spice and lingering dark fruit. A solid Eden Valley Merlot showing savoury depth and varietal character. Vino Masters Score: 92 / 100 Drink now. Vino Masters, March 2026.
2025 Altitude Chardonnay – 91 Points – This is such an attractive wine to drink. It feels cool and refreshing in part, courtesy of its mouthwatering persona, but it then throws flavours of meal, peach, tonic water and nectarine at you in good measure, the end result as satisfying as it is more-ish. Those tonic water characters give this chardonnay a bit of difference – in a good way. Campbell Mattinson, February 2026.
2025 Spring Hill Pinot Gris – 92 Points – This is what you want. The fruit flavour are pure and have a pit of dimension to them; it’s all about the fruit but there’s a gentle, attractive saltiness in play too; there’s a whisper of texture; it starts well and it keeps running all the way through. Good job. Nice wine. It’s a win. Campbell Mattinson, February 2026.
2025 Spring Hill Riesling – 94 Points – This is an ace. It’s dry, it’s fruity, it’s lengthy and it’s lovely. One sip and you know that you’re onto a goodun’. It tastes of lime, slate, lemon and (whispers of) aromatic herbs, with a touch of lime rind in the mix too. From every angle, it’s a treat. Campbell Mattinson, February 2026.
2022 Spring Hill Shiraz – 94 Points – A rich and inviting Shiraz offering aromas of blackberry, dark plum, anise and mocha, framed by hints of cedar and warm earth. The palate is full-bodied yet polished, delivering generous red currant fruits, dark chocolate and savoury spice. Firm but refined tannins provide structure, while balanced acidity keeps the wine smooth and approachable. The finish is just like a Christmas Cake; long, powerful and satisfying. This is a classic Barossa Shiraz that combines intensity with easy drinkability. Vino Masters Score: 94 / 100 ★★★★★ Excellent : Bold Barossa flavour and exceptional value. Vino Masters, January 2026.
2025 Spring Hill Riesling – 96 Points – Pale straw with a glint of green, this is a pristine, finely tuned Eden Valley Riesling that speaks clearly of site and season. The nose is lifted showing intense aromas of freshly squeezed lime juice, lemon blossom and kaffir lime leaf, underpinned by delicate floral notes. The palate is taut and linear, driven by gentle natural acidity that carries flavours of lime zest and green apple. A gentle minerality adds depth and texture, while the balance between fruit purity and structural tension is exemplary. The finish is long, mouth-watering and fresh, with lingering citrus and mineral notes. Delicious! Vino Masters Score: 96 / 100 ★★★★★ Outstanding: A classic, cool-climate Eden Valley expression of Riesling, combining power with finesse. Drink now and cellar to 2038. Vino Masters, January 2026.
2025 Spring Hill Pinot Gris – 95 Points – Bright pale straw in the glass. The aromatics open with fresh pear, citrus peel and white stone fruits. The palate is soft and rounded, yet precise. Nashi pear and stone fruits sit at the core, layered with tropical citrus notes and gentle stone fruit characters. A fine mineral thread runs through the wine, adding definition and lift, while a delicate savoury nuance reminiscent of mild cheese rind and saline complexity brings interest and depth. Acidity is well judged; soft and rounded giving balance. Salty spice emerges on the finish, enhancing the wine’s texture and drive. A refined, well-balanced Pinot Gris that combines generosity with restraint, offering immediate appeal. Exotic! Vino Masters Score: 95 / 100 ★★★★★ Excellent: A polished and confident expression of Eden Valley Pinot Gris. Vino Masters, January 2026.
2021 Spring Hill Merlot – 91 Points – Fruit-forward and fragrant, the bouquet shows sweet plum, wild strawberry, clove, and floral aromas, followed by a silky-smooth palate that's succulent and fleshy. Beautifully expressed with juicy fruit intensity, finishing smooth and lingering. At its best: now to 2029. Sam Kim, September 2025.
2023 Altitude Cabernet Franc – 92 Points – It is elegantly expressed on the nose, showcasing dark berry, thyme, smoked game, and baking spice characters. The palate reveals ripe fruit flavours, with a supple texture and silky tannins, finishing with a lingering, structured quality. It is well-rounded and immediately appealing. At its best: now to 2031. Sam Kim, September 2025.
2022 Altitude Merlot – 93 Points – Sweetly fruited and inviting, the bouquet shows dark plum, clove, fennel, and roasted nut aromas. The palate displays succulent fruit flavours with good weight and fleshy texture, well structured by chalky tannins, finishing long and robust. At its best: now to 2032. Sam Kim, September 2025.
2022 Spring Hill Shiraz – 90 Points – This is a warm, fruit-driven Barossa Shiraz with blackberry, scorched plum, sandalwood, vanilla and peppercorn characters driving throughout. There’s a hit of dark chocolate/liquid toast on the finish as well. It’s unsubtle but it has good richness and finish; there are no rough edges here. Campbell Mattinson, May 2025.
2021 Old Vine Shiraz – 94 Points – A substantial volume of flavour is delivered on a pillowy soft cushion. This really is the kind of wine you can settle in with, and into. It tastes of ripe plum, vanilla cream, cedarwood, pine and mint. The tannin here is fine but firm, the fruit is voluptuous, and everything just glides along as it travels through your mouth. This is a big Barossa Shiraz served juicy and soft. Campbell Mattinson, May 2025.
2022 Altitude Eden Valley Shiraz – 91 Points – This Eden Valley Shiraz feels like velvet in the mouth and delivers a substantial amount of flavour onto the palate. It tastes of blackberry, bitumen, redcurrant, peppercorn and mint-chocolate, and has good overall balance, along with a satisfying finish. Sweet fruit, a general warmth, polish, volume-of-flavour and softness; this wine offers plenty. Campbell Mattinson, May 2025.
2022 Spring Hill Shiraz – 92 Points – It's fruit-forward and inviting with sweet plum, floral, clove, and hazelnut aromas. The succulent palate offers beautifully rounded mouthfeel backed by supple texture and silky tannins, making it smooth and delightfully drinkable. At its best: now to 2032. Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, March 2025.
2022 Altitude Eden Valley Shiraz – 94 Points – It's splendidly fruited and fragrant on the nose, showing blackberry, star anise, cracked pepper, and roasted nut aromas. The palate displays excellent weight and succulent fruit intensity, with supple texture and silky tannins, finishing persistent and satisfying. At its best: now to 2037. Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, March 2025.
2021 Altitude Primitivo – 93 Points – This is sweetly ripe and perfumed on the nose, showing Black Doris plum, violet, game, thyme, and toasted almond characters. It's equally appealing in the mouth, displaying juicy fruit intensity with plump mouthfeel and fine-grained tannins, finishing long and very tasty. At its best: now to 2034. Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, March 2025.
The Earl Sparkling Red – 90 Points – Deep ruby red with a fine bead at the rim. Blood plum, mulberry and thyme aromatics. Rich dark fruit on the palate, sweet and ripe so it fills the mouth. Good length, a hint of dried herbs shows towards the finish whilst the creamy bead adds to the sense of plushness. Very easily appreciated. The Real Review 2024
The Earl Sparkling Red – 91 Points – This sparkling red is a bit of a fruit salad but Shiraz, Merlot and Primitivo make up the lion's share of the blend. Foamy crimson with an energetic bead and characters of dark cherry, boysenberry and plummy fruits with hints of spice, fennel, mace, blackberry pastille, clove and some dark chocolate tones. Some musky perfume on the palate with expressive black fruits and morello cherry tones on the finish. Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion 2024
2022 Altitude Eden Valley Shiraz – 91 Points – Medium deep crimson. Fresh red cherry, blackberry hint menthol bush garrigue aromas. Elemental unevolved pure blackberry, raspberry flavours, a core of fruity sweetness and bittersweet persistent tannins. Gravelly at the finish with aniseed notes. drink now – 2028. The Vintage Journal 2024
2021 Altitude Primitivo – 90 Points – Deep ruby-red colour. The nose is ripe and raw, with black cherry, panforte, Italian deli and sun-baked earth aromas. It tastes ripe and slightly fruit-sweet with plenty of body and concentration, while retaining mouth-watering freshness. It's high in alcohol but carries it well. Ralph Kyte-Powell, The Real Review 2024
2021 Altitude Cabernet Sauvignon – 92 Points – Deep, dark and youthful in appearance. Lifted and layered aromas of blackberry, bramble, cedar, pencil shavings, eucalyptus and graphite. There lovely vibrancy and purity of cabernet fruit here. Lashings of blackcurrant, mulberry, cassis, spice and a lifted, leafy mintiness. The tannins are textured, layered and shapely and the acidity delivers plenty of life and crunch. A delightfully drinkable and very cellarable cabernet. Aaron Brasher, The Real Review 2024
The Earl Sparkling Red – 90 Points – Deep ruby red with a fine bead at the rim. Blood plum, mulberry and thyme aromatics. Rich dark fruit on the palate, sweet and ripe so it fills the mouth. Good length, a hint of dried herbs shows towards the finish whilst the creamy bead adds to the sense of plushness. Very easily appreciated. Stuart Knox, The Real Review 2024