Tim Atkin: Deep garnet/ruby. aromatic, lifted nose, with some volatility. High alcohol, ripe, slightly jammy style, with evident heat on the palate. Evidence of figgy, overripe fruit on the palate, too. A little dry and tannic. 13

Nicolas Belfrage: Deepish, some turn. Fresh, plummy fruit, with a herbal component on the nose —thyme? Keeps you sniffing. Very 2007 on the palate, with plenty of everything—acid, fruit, and tannin—but again, a certain lack of elegance. good length, very respectable, but in the end not greatly exciting. Drink now for 10 years. 15

Bruno Besa: Deep garnet core to orange rim. Very intense, mature, clean fruit on the nose, with cherries and strawberries; has clarity and definition. Medium to full body, with great purity and definition, layered red fruit, and long, bright, clean finish. 18