Stephen Brook | The nose is slightly herbaceous, which is unusual for Zinfandel, but it can be a consequence of uneven ripening. More red fruits than black. The attack is lean and sprightly, though there is a silkiness that’s appealing. But it lacks depth and complexity, and the finish is rather weak. Not much future here, so best drunk soon. | 86

Alex Hunt | Quite reserved, sophisticated, young nose, giving little away but its potential. There’s succulent fruit in here and a tannic structure just assertive enough to contain the latent power. A sense of mineral elegance pervades, too. Impressive, multilayered, ageworthy wine. | 92

Andrew Jefford | Clear, translucent red-black. Earthy, slightly grubby scents; some road tar on a hot day; something slightly plastic, too; not quite enticing, though plenty of aromatic wealth. A soft- textured, slightly rough-and-ready compilation of Zin keys: the broad-beamed brambly wealth of flavor, the lack of palpable tannin, the modest juicy acidity, and the fine vanilla mist. The aromatic failings (minor) are not evident on the palate so are largely excusable, but this still doesn’t really get much beyond the “simple and straightforward” category, though its acid balance may pass for concentration at first glance; not really sustained by fruit density under scrutiny, however. | 83