AR | This is quite evolved already in its colour, with substantial garnet showing at the rim of the glass, there's a pleasant if somewhat unfocused aroma wafting from the glass, and the fruit itself, while fresh, is a tad hollow in the middle thanks to a fairly hefty level of extraction in which the tannins are as yet quite tough and unresolved and it's not clear which direction they're going to take. Drink Dates: 2026 - 2030. 88
MP | Discreet and delicate notes rose petal, tinned strawberry, raspberry compote and sweet spice including nutmeg and clove. There's a fine streak of acidity that helps drive the finish along with a gentle hint of drying tannins that coat the mouth. Notes of wild strawberry, rose and cedar all wrapped up in a package of considerable finesse. A textbook example ready for early consumption. Drink Dates: 2027 - 2030. 90