AR | Medium ruby and starting to evolve in the glass at the rim; this is a tad wan in aromas, quite without giving much away at this stage; my nose is saying: 'I want more, please'; on tasting, there is some very decent red fruit going on to begin with, but it rather fades as the acid /tannin combo bite and take over, and so the impression at the end of the glass is a certain chewiness rather than a feeling of satisfaction. Drink Dates: 2025 - 2030. 88
MP | Pronounced nose with tertiary notes of cooked black plum, coffee, liquorice, dark chocolate, nutmeg and cedar. The tannins are dominant on the palate with a forceful, drying note that obscures the red fruit and delicate floral notes. This level of structure will struggle to resolve given the level of fruit but it will provide an enjoyable accompaniment a bistecca Fiorentina. Drink Dates: 2026 - 2030. 90