Morgenster Estate Reserve 2014 Bottle size: 750ml

'It's easy to forget how well Morgenster's reds age, such is the rush to drink red wines in their youth these days. This cuvée of equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with 14% each of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot is polished and refined, easily handling its 14.8% alcohol and showing graphite and tobacco notes.' - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2019, 94/100

'The 2014 Estate Reserve is a blend of 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc and 14% Petit Verdot. This was tasted from two bottles as the first was slightly oxidized. The nose is nicely focused on the second, featuring detailed blackberry, briar and tobacco scents, plus notes of cedar coming through with time. The fleshy palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins and gentle grip, that balsamic leitmotif continuing and demonstrating fine precision on the finish. Excellent.' (Tasted in 2021) - Neal Martin, Vinous, 93/100

'Made from a blend of 36% each Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with 14% each of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, the 2014 Estate Reserve offers up a nose of juicy, dusty and round red and black fruit flavors, with elements of turned earth, gravel and pencil shavings. Medium to full-bodied, the palate displays flavors of blackberry reduction, dusty plum and crème de cassis before showing lifting tannins with rounded acidity. The 18,000-bottle production should continue to bring pleasure for the next 5 to 7 years.' (Tasted in 2021) - Anthony Mueller, Wine Advocate, 91/100

'This wine has a ripe character but preserves freshness. Berries, smoke, prune and subtle notes of walnut and chocolate form the nose. On the palate, it delivers layers of ripe plum, blackberry and blueberry that are well integrated with oak spice. Hints of dates and herbs add to its complexity while firm tannins and vigorous acidity support the flavors. A dash of cacao nibs shows on the finish. Drink now–2030.' - Jesica Vargas, Wine Enthusiast, 94/100

'Another tweak sees cab & merlot with 36% each, & 14% for cab franc & petit verdot in 2014. Big & bold, but classic flavour profile, with more depth & balance than partner blend, though rather drying tannins also challenge the undoubted fruit concentration. In larger formats too.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2018, 4.5* (94/100)