Wine Critics

Keil Estate Barossa Valley Single Vineyard Row 78 Shiraz 2013

"The wine shows impressive richness and opulence. It's packed with dark fruit, charcuterie, cake spice, mocha and toasty oak characters, combined with gracefully powerful mouthfeel that's velvety and persistent. Fine grainy tannins provide wonderful structure to this stunning shiraz. At its best: now to 2033. $175.00. Feb 2023." 97 points

Keil Estate Barossa Valley Single Vineyard Vin 55 Shiraz 

2015"This is flavour packed with dark fruit intensity, game, leather, dark chocolate and dried flower characters, combined with velvet-smooth palate that's plump and flavoursome. Beautifully layered with delectable flavours and textures. At its best: now to 2032. Feb 2023." 96 points

2016"his compelling expression shows dark fruit richness together with mocha, toasted spice, charcuterie and cedary oak characters on the nose. The immensely concentrated palate offers graceful mouthfeel as well as lavish texture and refined tannins. Seamless and multi-layered with a prolonged gratifying finish." 97 points

2017"This is brimming with opulent fruit intensity together with seductive notes of dark cocoa, roasted nut and warm spice on the nose. The palate offers plush mouthfeel and wonderfully integrated tannins, leading to an immensely generous finish. At its best: now to 2035." 96 points

2018"A stunning rendition of the variety showing both opulence and refinement. The gorgeously lifted bouquet shows blackberry, blueberry compote, vanilla, spicy oak and rich floral aromas, followed by a powerfully concentrated palate that's fleshy and velvety. Wonderfully expressed and balanced. At its best: now to 2038." 97 points

Keil Estate Barossa Valley Single Vineyard Vin 58 Shiraz 

2015"Richly fruited with fabulous complexity, the wine shows dark fruit, tapenade, toasted spice and assorted nut aromas on the nose. It's plump and succulent in the mouth offering luscious mouthfeel with silky tannins, making it hugely appealing. At its best: now to 2032. $65.00. Feb 2023." 95 points

2016"Seductively complex and perfumed, the wine shows dark fruit intensity with warm spice, dark cocoa, cedar and tapenade notes, leading to a gorgeously layered palate that's succulent and velvety. Bold yet supple and beautifully smooth throughout. At its best: now to 2036." 96 points

2017"This is immediately enticing with dark berry, vanilla, cured meat and toasted nut aromas on the nose, followed by a succulent palate that's silky and deliciously appealing. Well supported by fine-grained tannins, it's upfront and fabulously drinkable." 95 points

2018"Powerfully expressed and fragrant on the nose showing blackberry, vanillin oak, cumin and mocha aromas, it's impressively concentrated on the palate delivering opulence as well as structure and harmony. Mouthfilling and delectably long on the finish. At its best: now to 2038." 96 points

Keil Estate Barossa Valley Single Vineyard Vin 53 Cabernet Sauvignon

2015"Attractively maturing, the wine shows cassis, forest floor, dried herb and cedar characters on the nose, followed by a succulent palate offering sooth texture and savoury nuances with a gorgeous rounded finish. At its best: now to 2029. Feb 2023." 94 points

2016"Combining sturdy structure and richness, this delectable cabernet shows cassis, dark spice, subtle tobacco, cedar and smoky bacon characters on the nose, leading to a concentrated palate displaying awesome weight and persistency. Classically framed by fine chalky tannins, finishing superbly long and engaging." 96 points

2017"A superb expression of the variety, showing cassis, cigar box, mixed spice and potpourri aromas on the nose. The palate displays excellent concentration and weight, wonderfully complemented by rich texture and chalky tannins. Structured and harmonious with a lengthy engaging finish." 95 points

2018"It's splendidly rich and enticing with cassis, cedary oak, dark chocolate and cake spice aromas with a hint of tobacco complexity. The concentrated palate delivers opulence as well as structure, finishing wonderfully long and satisfying. At its best: now to 2033." 95 points

Keil Estate Barossa Valley Single Vineyard Semillon

2016"Wonderfully complex with bottle-matured notes, it's delightfully fragrant on the nose with lemon curd, ripe apple and beeswax characters with a hint of toasty note. The concentrated palate displays excellent depth and fine flow, finishing textured and structured. At its best: now to 2028. $30.00. Feb 2023." 95 points