Maxwell "Little Demon" McLaren Vale GSM 2019
• 92pts Sam Kim,
"Beautifully perfumed and inviting, the bouquet shows dark berry, game, dried herb and warm spice aromas, followed by a juicy palate delivering plump mouthfeel and rounded tannins.
Silky, flowing and supple, offering terrific drinking."
• 90pts Ray Jordan,
"Beautifully weighted a thoroughly easy drinking blend of grenache shiraz and mourvedre from McLaren Vale.
A mix of rose petal and dried herbs overlay a medium bodied plummy fruit driven palate.
Smooth with soft tannins in support and the faintest addition of understated oak. Ready to go."
• 90pts Wine Showcase.
• 91pts Ken Gargett,
"A thoroughly enjoyable example of the famous Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvedre blend, reminiscent of the Southern Rhone.
Deep red hue here, this is a soft and earthy style. The aromas include notes of dry herbs and roast meats.
There are furry and even slightly earthy tannins.
The length is deceptively impressive.
Balanced and fresh, this will drink well for the next four to eight years and the score could even rise over that time.
Top value."