SF | Evolved colour; ochre damask; the bead persists however. Attractive savoury aromatic ; rosehip, peach, gunpowder and sloe, hints of suede and nectarine. The palate rehearses a tension between the fruit character, an incipient leathery, gamey development and the finely rendered foundation matrix which juxtaposes fresh acidity, a not inconsiderable weight of fruit and a gentle phenolic support. All in all, highly successful . 95
EA | Deep orange toned colour. The expressive nose is showing some wild evolving Pinot tones of dark spiciness and pencil shavings alongside reductive smoky aromas. Peachy fruit with strawberry jam and red apple. The palate shows some more restraint, being firm and structured with a touch of drying tannin at the back palate. Seems surpsiginly youthful for its age, although there is not that much flesh on the bone for truly extensive ageing.Drink Dates: 2024 - 2034. 95
JS | Copper pink. Strawberry, smoked almond and a touch of toast on the nose. Powerful and intensely flavoured palate: dry but sweet-fruited – apricot as well as strawberry – with gingerbread, nutmeg and coffee. Chewy and nicely phenolic. Not subtle, but great depth and presence. A good rosé for food. 96