2023 Maxwell Silver Hammer Shiraz 12 Pack

93 POINTS

Sam Kim - Wine Orbit

Richly fruited and instantly appealing, the wine shows blackberry, mixed spice, potpourri, and assorted nut aromas, followed by a generously expressed palate offering succulent fruit intensity and velvety texture. Upfront and flavoursome with a satisfying finish.

92 POINTS

Marcus Ellis - Halliday Wine Companion

A core line for Maxwell, named after the Beatles song (which often used to make it into children’s school songbooks, even though the lyrics are somewhat gruesome). All estate fruit, this has some typical generosity, though a fair degree of levity, too. Oak, largely older, is well integrated, adding a little nuttiness and spice to dark berries and plum. It’s a bit up from medium weight, and it drinks so readily, with softly accommodating tannin and nicely resolved, refreshing acidity. This is right in the groove.