Robert Parker 91 points - The 2007 Boarding Pass Shiraz contains 5% Viognier which provides a floral lift to its Cote-Rotie-like bouquet of bacon, smoked meat, and blueberry. Seamless, complex, and layered on the palate, it is way too good to sell for $18. (Dec 2009)
Wine Spectator 86 points - Dark in flavor and tangy on balance, with lively acidity to cut through the ripe blackberry and licorice flavors, persisting nicely against a burr of tannins. Drink now through 2012. 21,400 cases made. –HS (May 31 2010)
Wine Enthusiast 87 points - A bit spicier than the other R Wines Shirazes, the 2007 Boarding Pass features mainly McLaren Vale fruit, offering blackberry tinged with coffee and peppery spice. Turns tart, tangy, almost a bit citrusy on the finish. J.C. (Oct 2010)