Bruno Besa | Garnet to tawny. Intense leather and small- red-fruit nose, with smoke, crushed stones, and nuts. Medium body, firm tannins, clean bing cherry palate, with a long, mineral finish. | 92

Stephen Brook | Firm cherry and raspberry nose. Big and juicy, a rollicking style with assertive tannin and acidity, though neither is overbearing. But it’s all up front, with little evident depth of flavor. There is some tannic structure, but it still lacks drive and flair. Moderate length. | 88

Andrew Jefford | Clear, limpid red. Warm, sweet-toned, and earthy: complex and attractive. Light, smooth, open-pored, ripe, and accessible. There is relatively low acidity here, bright tannins for balance, and well-stewarded flavors that have moved well beyond the primary phase and acquired some secondary complexities; stylistically attractive. Nonetheless, it is a little dry and uneventful overall; very good wine rather than quite into the “fine” category. | 91