"There are intense aromas of licorice, plums, blueberries and a touch of cinnamon on the nose. The palate is smoothly textured and exhibits blackberry, raspberries and cranberries. Licorice and bay leaf add to its complexity. It's slightly warm, but good acidity manages to keep it fresh. - Jesica Vargas"

- Wine Enthusiast (October 2023), 91 pts

"Formerly known as Keermont's Estate Reserve, Amphitheatre is a Bordeaux blend with a Rhône twist, marrying Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec and a splash of Syrah. Full-bodied yet balanced, with tobacco leaf and dark berry fruit, some Asian spices, stylish 20% new wood and refreshing acidity."

-Tim Atkin, South Africa 2021 Special Report, 93 pts

"The maiden 2015 Amphitheatre has an intense bouquet of dark cherries, star anise, camphor and wild heather scents, all well defined and expressive. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins and fleshy ripe red fruit laced with white pepper and sage, fanning out wonderfully toward the finish. This is a beautiful maiden release, exuding breeding and class, from Alex Starey at Keermont. - Neal Martin"

- Antonio Galloni's Vinous (November 2021), 95 pts

"Amphitheatre is a six way blend of equal parts Merlot and Cabernet Franc with 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Malbec and Petit Verdot. Ripe, concentrated and intense, it displays the underlying structure of the 2017 vintage, some leafy top notes and stylish onethird new oak. 2024-29"

-Tim Atkin, South Africa 2023 Special Report, 93 pts