Stephen Brook | Reticent nose, with ripe cherry and mulberry fruit lurking in the background. Quite rich, sleek, and concentrated, and with enough tannic grip and acidity to give some structure. Not a great deal of depth here, but it’s brisk and lively. Simple and up front—but also balanced and directly enjoyable. | 88

Alex Hunt | Closed and indistinct at first, this wine does go on to reveal some fresh, green notes, possibly from some whole-cluster inclusion. The palate is disjointed at this stage, with sweet fruit and high alcohol fighting against a certain bitterness and reserve. It’s all rather jarring and may take a while to settle down. | 84

Andrew Jefford | Dark, dense black-red. Red berry fruits of some subtlety and complexity (cherry and pomegranate), with some oak softening and shaping; vanilla underpins the fruits. Attractive and enticing. Strawberry, raspberry, cherry, and pomegranate cluster and crowd the palate, which has smooth textures and a lively red-cherry acidity; vanilla well away in the background. A high-energy fruity red. | 88