SH | a more evolved style of wine in terms of the nose. Faded rose petal and bitter cherry muted aromas combine with dried flowers on the palate but there is juicy vibrant acidity really holding this wine together. there is a little bite and firm tannic grip on the finish but not so much density and concentration of flavour.Drink Dates: 2025 - 2032. 89
AJ | Dark and resonantly coloured, with impressive garnet-scarlet depths though fully translucent Lots of liquorice, clay and dry root spice here, with autumn leaf, moss and a fenugreek note. The fruit, by contrast, is just a little bit submissive, but the overall effect is forthcoming and has great charm, Nothing vulgar, no false notes, and we are well beyond simple fruit here. A super nose. On the palate, the fruit is a touch dryer and more sinewy than for the very best wines, but this is crafted with great skill and will provide fresh yet satisfying drinking over the short to medium term.Drink Dates: 2025 - 2038. 91
MP | Developed and obvious with notes of forest floor, cooked black fruit, bay, sage, mushroom and griottes. The length is driven by very obvious alcohol and overt black fruit suggesting that this was picked when very ripe. This is a very fruity and obvious Barolo that lacks subtlety.Drink Dates: 2026 - 2031. 91