Old vines produce intense and complex flavours and this wine is produced from vines nearing 130 years of age. They yield smaller amounts of fruit which are given the extra respect they deserve, resulting in wines that provide a truly memorable drinking experience. The 2007 release evolved constantly in the glass and the bottle over two days of tasting, becoming even more integrated and impressive on the second day.
Definitely one to lay down in the cellar and crack on a special occasion down the road. - JP

The first thing that strikes you about this wine is its vibrancy and power. I tasted this against the same vintage of one of Australia’s icon wines, and at this early stage of its life, The Centenarian is in for a good innings. Deep purple in the glass, full and rich, yet silky on the palate, carrying clean dark fruits, slight blackberries, the odd cherry. The nose is powerful, and sexy with its oozing, expensive French oak mingling gloriously with the richness of this seriously old vine fruit. The palate is strong with its medium to full weight, and silky tannins. A very long finish tops up what must be one of the most extraordinary top shelf wines to ever have been produced from Eden Valley fruit. Well worth the investment. - DD