Nicolas Belfrage: Color code 8; suggests Occhio di Pernice. Lots happening on the nose, not just dried fruits and herbs, with their medicinal character, but also chemicals. There are crushed dates and PX grapes, fresh and dried fruits, sweetness and saltiness—in short, conflicting aromas and flavors that come together in a magnificent whole. The finish is tannic, acidic, and wonderfully sweet, but without any cloying character. Very long and very special—and, I should think, a very hard act to follow. 19.5

Michael Edwards: A rich, nutty, brown/tawny hue. Viscous in texture, a full-on, traditional Vin Santo, with a roasted taste to its opulent fruits—reminiscent of Greek holidays. Undoubtedly sensuous and very attractive. Stands out. 17

Jancis Robinson: Very, very deep reddish brown that glows, and with some greenish orange at the rim. Looks very thick. Odd camphor notes on the nose. I wonder what sort of wood this was aged in. There’s more than a hint of pine here! Very, very sweet start, and then lots of acidity and astringency. Syrup of Badedas! Or is it Izal? Then extremely chewy. A very specialized taste that, alas, eludes me. Drink 2006–12. 14.5

Franco Ziliani: Marvelous intense brown/ruby-amber color, full of light and reflections in the glass. A fantastic, complex, very individual nose, with ripe fruit, dried fruit, and spices but also an incredible flowery (dried roses) aspect, with aromatic herbs and rhubarb notes. The palate is very ripe, broad, and creamy, with masses and masses of fruit, great substance, and fat, but with a fantastic acidity and freshness that incredibly balances all the richness. The finish is never-ending, fascinating, and full of energy and sun. 18