Jamie Goode | Meaty and brooding on the nose, with notes of olive tapenade, black pepper, and sweet black cherries. The palate is ripe and supple, with a delicious savory, peppery twist to the lush fruit. Lovely layers to this ripe but balanced wine. | 95

Andrew Jefford | Clear, deep garnet-red; translucent. Another rather grassy, kerosene-like scent, which some may enjoy as conveying “freshness” but which seems a little monotonous and ungiving to me. Tart and rather green on the palate, though the acidity means it conveys an impression of concentration, and there are some saline notes for complexity. | 84

David Williams | Bright and vibrant black and red berries, withatouch of smoky-reductive bacon fat: very Syrah. Succulent, savory palate, with attractive easy juiciness; nice, easy-gripping, just-dry- enough tannins, and just a smack of refreshing tartness on the finish. Full and ripe, but no excess. Nicely done. | 91