99 points Wine Advocate

Deep garnet colored, the 1999 RunRig presents an incredible nose with complex and layered aromas of smoked bacon, dried mulberries, kirsch and leather intermingling with sandalwood, anise and potpourri nuances. Medium to full-bodied, this is a very elegant wine with vibrant acid and concentrated fruit, structured with medium levels of grainy tannins through the long and layered finish. It is just beautiful. (LPB) (3/2013)

95 points Wine Spectator

Ripe and generous, showing impressive density without tremendous weight, this Australian red offers concentrated blueberry, plum, mineral and bittersweet chocolate flavors, all of which echo superbly on the well-wrought finish. Promises much with cellaring. *Highly Recommended* (HS)(7/2002)