Tim Atkin: Mid-ruby; lighter style. Simple, light, aromatic. Dry tannins; lacks complexity. Sweet; a little confected. Also starting to show a little age. Strangely gutless. A touch of prune on the finish. 15

Gerard Basset: Medium-deep ruby, with red-purple rim; medium-deep nose. Candy fruit with rich chocolate coating. Round and full, with strong pastry in retro. Medium-long finish. 15

Anthony Rose: Mid-ruby; Worcester sauce spiciness and confit tomato on the nose. This is nicely approachable now, very supple and juicy, with good underlying spicy flavors and easy-drinking, supple tannins. It’s just starting to dry a little on the finish. 16