Simon Field | Burnished gold color, promising riches. The nose recalls nougat, Seville orange, and summer reverie. The palate is concentrated, touched by a little surmaturité maybe; the winemaker’s faith in the vintage definitely... Perhaps, ultimately, a little overindulgent, its sinews deep-scored and lapidary, its potential compromised by the forward-looking aspirations of the variety. | 88

Andrew Jefford | Buttercup gold. Phew! Super-sensual and sexy nose; this almost seems to be the white-wine equivalent of that pheromonal thrill you can get from Merlot in Pomerol. I will leave the rest to your imaginations, but it’s like falling into... And more objectively, this is honeysuckle and nicotiana, with a few spoonfuls of real honey for luck. On the palate, it’s rich, structured, ample, generous, and honeysuckley. Very solid, foursquare, chunky, and rich. Indubitably impressive, but on the palate it doesn’t quite have the charm of the nose, concentrated though it may be. |92

John Livingstone-Learmonth | Very full yellow robe, inner depth. Wow! The nose gives an immediate hit of burnished fruits, a sultry depth, but also an elegant surround. It invokes interest with some mystery to consider. It’s extremely broad. The palate is an absorbing mixture of texture, stealthy energy, and flair; it glides in exemplary fashion, with a stone- fruited flavor, peach and nectarine, and a vibrant grapeyness as well, thanks to the ripeness of the crop. There is a commendable thread of freshness lining it. Take your time: This will live for decades and have comings and goings. Its structure is akin to a fine red wine. 2021–35/39. | 94