David Harvey | Lightly hazy. Lemony, slightly volatile nose, and a little reduced. Also shows some Bretty/ cidery/ “natural” on-the-sleeve notes behind, which are not ideal, though neither do they dominate. Nose doesn’t change much with aeration. Palate is more about the pithy, lemony, mineral notes—this is made in a “just-ripe” style rather than seeking “full physiological ripeness.” Lovely, long, crunchy, precise, acidity-driven finish. More firm apricot than citrus. If cellared well this should develop over several years. Would have been better as first of flight. | 16

Andrew Jefford | Pale gold; cloudy. I can’t find much behind the rather dull, oxidative scents of this; cardboardy. Taut, dry, and acidic on the palate. Not a wine I’d want to drink. A faintly bitter end. | 10

Isabelle Lageron | Fresh pear and lime notes on the palate. Piercing freshness/acidity on the palate, showing great precision of soil (volcanic?). Almond, fennel, almost floral (violets). The finish is salty and fresh and long. Refreshing and easy-drinking yet complex wine, perfectly proportioned. Ready now, but with enough concentration and freshness to evolve for another two or three years. | 16.5

Francis Percival | Textured, with an initial spike of CO2. Light and delicate in character, with fleet-footed acidity. There is a degree of quinine-like bitterness to the finish, but in this context it is welcome and refreshing. Pithy citrus dominates the aromatics; with time in the glass it is these fruit flavors that come to the fore. | 13.5

David Williams | Aloe vera, floral, and spiced pear—this is very intense and spicy, withatouch of the cider farm—and its attendant barnyard. Tasting it is by no means an unpleasant experience, as there’s lots of life and textural interest, but I find the slightly feral quality a bit excessive. | 14

Doug Wregg | Pale lemon-yellow, definitely unfiltered and unfined. Yellow and white flowers, crystallized fruits, particularly lime, with hints of almond nibs. Appealing in the mouth, with bright acidity, understated alcohol, and real crunch segueing into a lingering, wild, spicy finish. Great balance and interest. Would be excellent with shellfish. | 18.5