99 Points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2021 RunRig is an impossibly bright and vibrant wine, with intense power and structure to match the impermeable fruit. Not much more can be said of this wine other than that it came from a magnificent vintage that experienced healthy winter rains in the lead up to the growing season and dry conditions throughout the growing season. The wines have been lauded, and in the case of a wine like this, it is evident why. Like the 2018 vintage, you could drink this anytime, but one would counsel patience. 15% alcohol, sealed under natural cork.
 
97 Points Decanter
Seamlessly crafted from six vineyards with a splash of Viognier, the slate and graphite tannins dynamically weave in and out of scented blackberry and raspberry fruit like a needle sewing thread. Thyme, blossom, cedar, baking spice and bitter chocolate notes bring lift and nuance, with saturating, fruity acidity and powdery tannins. Long and fine, but focused, with a beguiling flow. Expressive and harmonious, it reflects a mild, even growing season.
 
97 Points James Suckling
Lifted and aromatic with deeply brooding aromas of blood plums, blackberries, cured meat, citrus rind, potpourri, violets and iodine. The palate is full-bodied with firmly integrated tannins and finely focused acidity, giving notes of mocha, mulberries, olive tapenade and black pepper. Wonderfully balanced, with a seamless texture and a never-ending finish. Excellent.
 
Winemaker Note
Complex and lifted aromatics of dense black fruits such as blackberries, satsuma plum and black cherry complimented with dark chocolate, cacao been and liquorice. The opulent mouthfeel, liveliness, and vibrancy is a real standout on a plush and velvety textured palate structure. The complex layers and fruit characters continue to evolve in the glass with firm but drying tannins seamlessly balanced with long acid and statuesque posture and length.