SF | Green gold, softer at the rim,. A nose of cashew, crystallised lemon and almond, soft earth and even truffle behind that . A savoury kick in any event. Pleasing. The palate is broad, nutty , accomplished, the acidity supportive, as ever, but not overwhelming, with an unexpected lick of sweetness on the finish, courtesy the ripeness of the fruit in the first place, a feature which does not always announce itself gregariously with this varietal. A successful example, if measured thus, deftly furled on the finish. 92
AJ | Pale to mid gold. Lively, a touch raw, without a lot of fruit focus or finesse. Not unattractive for all that. Concentrated and vivid, with better (very secondary) fruit development on the palate than on the nose. Lots of green plum, gooseberry and mango fruits but in mid-evolution now; plus the ever-vivid structuring acidity. Slightly coarse on the finish.Drink Dates: 2024 - 2027. 87
RM | mid-straw in hue with rich, integrated heady pineapple and integrated savoury- beurre blanc aromas just starting to show age; lovely sub-tropical weight and depth with good integration on the finish which shows both richness and balance. Lovely now but possibly not one to keep?Drink Dates: 2024 - 2026. 90