Nicolas Belfrage: Medium depth; okay. Quite aromatic,

Simon Larkin ightly heady perfume. Structured, medium-full-bodied wine of good character, but a bit backward now; has the necessary stuff to mature well. 15

Simon Larkin: Darker than most, with some solidity. There is a pleasing scented accent to the dark cherry fruit on the nose. Ripe and intense, with rounded tannins on the palate. There is a pleasing sense of volume here, with layer upon layer of sour cherry fruit. This strikes me as a modern interpretation, with modest complexity. There is modest length to the finish, too. 13

Franco Ziliani: Dark ruby/purple. Wild, rustic nose with earth, licorice, and a dominating oaky note. Lacks balance and elegance. Aggressive tannins, great structure, and a long, earthy finish, but the wine needs some time to soften and become more appealing. Lay down and hope! 15