Decanter | D 93
Published: Oct 3, 2023

Fragrant toasted and floral nuances on the nose; cedar, cocoa powder and cherries - aromatically lovely. Clean and clear, smooth and almost sensual on the palate with a soft chalky plushness to the fruit - chewy but with fine powdery tannins that gives both the flavour and the texture. Satisfying and direct, calm and elegant. Really quite juicy but the acidity is well balanced to the frame which is structured and powerful. Feels muscular and well built, expansive yet defined with sleekness overall. Bright cherry and strawberry fruit, wet stone, liquorice and chalky tannins, cool blue fruits, dried herbs, tobacco, cedar and cola, lots going on here. Quite a serious take on the vintage - straight and tense despite the fruit plushness but keeps its freshness, this will be long lived with great ageing potential. Drinking Window: 2023 - 2038

Jamessuckling.com | JS 92
Published: Mar 3, 2021

Lots of spiced plum and chocolate on the nose with blueberry and hazelnut. It’s full-bodied with firm, smooth tannins. Polished. 70% merlot and 30% cabernet sauvignon. Drink from 2024.

Winemaker

Sweet tobacco and blueberry aromas follow through to a full body, with a dense palate of ripe fruit and velvety tannins.