Alex Hunt: Closed, light, simple; a slightly peppery, crisp rendition of Syrah that is correct in every way save capturing the depth and nobility of which the variety is capable. There’s some mid-palate density, and the overall balance is appealing, but this feels very much like first base. 86

Andrew Jefford: Dark black-red. Fresh and lively; some snipped privet tones but matched by cool, vivid black fruits and sheeny oak. Lively, vivid, livid: another deep Syrah that seems to me to have been picked a little on the early side, so that you get all the carapace but the warm, ripe fruit isn’t quite there to carry it. Are we all trying too hard to be Northern Rhône in style? Or is this a reflection of a genuinely cool site where this is the result when harvested in mid- to late September? Anyway, the result is a fresh, lively, cool-dude wine, albeit very slightly green and hollow. 88

Peter Liem: This is ripe and sappy in depth, and while its flavors are appealing, they finish somewhat short and restrained. It keeps me interested while leaving me wanting more. 88