Neil Beckett: Deep, rich, warm ruby/tawny. Focused nose, lightly singed, still with good integrity of pruney fruit and sandalwood top notes. Elegant, flowing, exquisitely refined texture of well-worn velvet (as I imagine Elizabeth I’s dressing gown in her later years). A little dry on the mid-palate, but still plenty of stuffing and succulence. Drier, more clinging tannins on the end finish. Drink to 2016+. 17.5