"Initially subdued in the glass, the 2021 The Age of Grace Viognier lifts from the glass with some swirling. The softly floral wine offers subtle hints of spice and citrus zest before the medium-bodied Viognier showcases a delightful texture and sweet citrus flavors. The palate displays a delicate mineral tension with a kiss of phenolic bitterness over the food-friendly finish. Decanting is recommended. - Anthony Mueller"
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (December 28th 2023), 91 pts
"An expressive white, with pretty honeysuckle, acacia blossom and ground ginger notes serving as fragrant accents to plum tart, glazed tangerine and graham cracker flavors. On the finish, tangy salinity and citrus peel acidity provide fine definition and a crackling quality. Drink now through 2028. - AN "
- Wine Spectator (November 2023), 91 pts
"Aromas of peaches and apricots with lemon pith, white flowers and raw almond. Full-bodied with waxy texture, round mouth feel and toned, crunchy stone fruit character. Vivid acidity and flavorful, lingering finish. Drink now."
- James Suckling (November 2022), 92 pts
"Sam O'Keefe gets the grapes for this stylish, commercially significant Viognier from Elgin and Bot River, rather than her home base in Greyton. Fermented in 5% new barrels and concrete eggs, it's a suitably graceful, subtle Viognier, with aniseed, pear and apricot skin flavours and tangy supporting acidity. 2022-27"
- Tim Atkin (South Africa 2022 Special Report), 92 pts
"The 2021 Viognier The Age of Grace comes from Sutherland and Bot River, whole bunch pressed with 11 months on the lees using 15% concrete eggs. With pretty white peach and Mirabelle scents on the nose, this takes time to blossom, but it never fully lets go. The palate is medium-bodied with a gorgeous dried apricot, mango and spicebox entry, nothing blowsy here with a very focused, almost understated finish. Excellent. - Neal Martin"
- Antonio Galloni's Vinous (September 2022), 93+ pts
- James Suckling (December 28th 2023), 91 pts
"Starting with a classic nose of florals and citrus, the 2022 The Age of Grace Viognier displays wax melon, orange oil and citrus rind before aromas of peach blossoms and cereal grains pop out of the glass. Medium-bodied and with 13.5% alcohol, the palate is succulent with delightful, food-friendly acidity that displays a balanced notion of phenolic bitterness that's both food friendly and cerebral. 18,400 bottles were produced from whole-bunch pressed grapes that were naturally fermented in 85% barrels, 15% concrete eggs. The wine rested on the lees for 11 months. - Anthony Mueller"
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (December 28th 2023), 92 pts
