Luddite Shiraz 2017

93 points Tim Atkin

Luddite is made in a very distinctive, knowing style that’s hugely popular with its army of fans. Rich, dense, figgy and full-bodied with stylishly handles 32% new wood, lavender and garrigue aromas, sturdy tannins and enough balancing acidity to freshen and lengthen the finish. 2022-27

4 ½ Stars 2022 Platter’s South African Wine Guide

Always delicious & well-crafted, never more so than in 17 (93 pts), showing signature forthright styling: deep black fruit, salt & black pepper spicing, fine tannin structure neatly reining in the boldness. Old & young blocks picked separately this vintage, usual miserly yield of 2t/ha & 24 months mostly French barrels, 30 % new.