SF | Full in colour and attitude on the attack, which has not abandoned the primary fruit, dark fruit in essence, and even if the palate lacks a little in terms of focus and concentration, there is still plenty to value in this impressive example, two decades down the track. 90
AJ | This, too, like our single 2007 is very dark and dense, though a little less bewilderingly so. Clearly some evolution here, but pretty serious stuff: it smells grippy and earthy, with more stem than fruit. Peaty malt, dark chocolate; and the fruit that there is is a touch raisiny. Perhaps a little effortful, but this may have been the Zeitgeist back then. Treacly, finally. Another very tannic, sweet and stewy wine on the palate, packed with raisin and fig and date and (at best) a bit of prune. Oh dear ... these things will loiter around forever, but they will never provide the lift and zest and energy that should always infuse and charge great wine. If you want a depth-charge of tannin-supported, sweet dried fruit, find it here. Super generosity, to look on the bright side!Drink Dates: 2026 - 2036. 84
RM | Deep centre, just turning colour on the rim; a bit demure on the nose, surprisingly so given its age with fresh but rather un-expressive and unfocused fruit on the palate, sweet, a touch jammy, firm, spicy tannins and a fresh plum jam finish. Ready to drink but just not saying very much.Drink Dates: Now - 2040. 86