"This is a blend of the best one-year-old puncheons of Block 1 and Block 3, plus a puncheon of Block 1 in new oak. Sometimes, with Reserve wines, trust goes a long way, and here is why loyalty pays its dividends. Colmar wines are a journey; they tell stories, and the '23 vintage told its story in elegant tones. On opening the wine, it was quiet at first, but the right burgundy glass or a delicate decant has this wine dancing. Persimmons, red cherries, goji berries, hibiscus, tulip, and autumn leaves. Oak spice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cumin sit behind the wine in waiting. Acidity thrills. It is drinking well now but can age another five to six years. 95 points." - Shanteh Wale, Halliday